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Nappies won’t be the only thing that will need changing when you bring back your baby home from the hospital. The first weeks are tiring and draining for all parents as you get to grips with looking after a new baby round the clock.

If you are house proud and like a tidy environment, you will have to lower your standards or get help from friends and relatives – from now on looking after your baby and your health are your main priorities. It might be tempting to do chores when your baby naps during the day, but it’s best to rest and sleep if you can, as you might be up several times during the night.

Rest, a healthy, balanced diet and gentle exercise are the perfect ingredients for your wellbeing as they will raise your energy levels and your mood!

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Breastfeeding is best for your baby and provides many benefits. Good maternal nutrition is important for the preparation and maintenance of breastfeeding.

Introducing partial bottle-feeding could negatively affect breastfeeding and a decision not to breastfeed is difficult to reverse. Infant Milk Formula should only be used on the advice of a health professional and the manufacturer's instructions for use should be followed carefully. Improper use of an infant milk or innappropriate foods or feeding methods may present a health hazard. The social and financial implications of using infant milks should be taken into consideration. If you choose to bottlefeed, do not allow prolonged or frequent contact of milk feeds with your baby's teeth since this increases the risk of tooth decay. Make sure your baby's teeth are cleaned after the last feed at night.


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