Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Need more information?
Medicines and breastfeeding
While most medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding, some can affect your baby. Learn out more about medicines and breastfeeding here.
Read more on healthdirect website
Common breastfeeding problems
Breastfeeding gives your baby with all their nutrients; often there are challenges with breastfeeding. Learn about these challenges and your options.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Periods while breastfeeding
Many factors determine when your period will return if you're breastfeeding. Learn more about how breastfeeding affects your menstrual cycle.
Read more on healthdirect website
Breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding provides all the nutrition your baby needs during their first 6 months of life. Find out all you need to know about breastfeeding.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Breastfeeding and biting
It's common for babies to bite during breastfeeding. Learn why your baby bites, how to manage biting, as well as when to seek help.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Nipple vasospasm and breastfeeding
Nipple vasospasm affects the flow of milk from the nipple and can be painful when breastfeeding. Learn about its causes and treatment.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Breastfeeding after breast surgery
Discover how breast surgery may impact breastfeeding, including implants, mastectomy and augmentation. Learn about how a lactation consultant can help.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Religious fasting – pregnancy and breastfeeding
Religions that include fasting all have rules to ensure safe fasting during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Learn more about religious fasting.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Eczema during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Eczema is the most common skin condition in pregnancy, it can also occur when breastfeeding. Find out more about symptoms and treatment of eczema.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Herbal teas during pregnancy and breastfeeding
During pregnancy or while breastfeeding, it is important to speak to your doctor or midwife first about the safety and benefits of drinking herbal teas.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website