First 2000 Days: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Why is it important?
• Babies and children thrive when their families and carers are supported during pregnancy.
• You can be supported with information about staying healthy during pregnancy, and baby feeding.
• Breastfeeding supports healthy growth and development of your baby.
What to do?
• Attend regular pregnancy checks with midwives and doctors.
• Ask questions to learn more about pregnancy, your growing baby, and baby feeding.
• If worried or you need support, ask your midwife or doctor.
• Exercise regularly, eat healthy food, and sleep on your side.
• Attend pregnancy information sessions to get ready for birth, baby feeding and parenting. You will also meet other parents-to-be. Ask your midwife or doctor for details.
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Australian Breastfeeding Association information and support.
Breastfeeding your Baby Tips to support breastfeeding in many languages.
How Breastfeeding Works Available in many languages.
Having a Baby in NSW Pregnancy and birth information in many languages.
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) Support for the challenges of becoming a parent.
Movements Matter Awareness of baby movements in pregnancy keeps baby safe and healthy, in many languages.
If you decide to bottle feed https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/breastfeeding-bottle-feeding-solids.
Contact your maternity hospital or doctor if any concerns during your pregnancy.
Interpreters are available - please ask if you want one.