Diet and Well-being

In this section on Diet and Well-being you will find helpful links to other sites as well as videos and recipes to keep your baby happy, your breasts lump free and your calorie intake up.

  • Dr Jack Newman Videos incuding: Efficient Breastfeeding / Cup feeding/ Lactation Aid use / Finger feeding
  • http://www.tapuaki.org.nz/im-parent/breastfeeding : Pacific Breastfeeding information available in all Pacifica languages.
  • RECIPES
  •  Tiger milk- an easy snack to help you make more milk:  Blend together: 600ml milk or alternative milk, 1 banana, 1 Tbsp Brewer’s yeast, 1 Tbsp Milo/ Honey and 2 Tbsp Yogurt.NOTE:  Avoid Brewer’s yeast if you have diabetes or hypoglycaemia or are prone to vaginal yeast infections on a regular basis. Side effects of Brewer’s yeast and Fenugreek include: gas, diarrhoea, and abdominal upset for mum and baby.
  • Buy lactation cookies :   https://www.thelactationstation.co.nz/
  • MASSAGE FOR MASTITIS
  • MASSAGE FOR COLIC