breastfeeding_disability_lthc
Information on breastfeeding with a disability or long-term health condition.
Arthritis
Pregnancy, Birth and Arthritis Archives - Arthritis Action
Pregnancy, Birth and Arthritis Archives - Arthritis Action
Cerebral Palsy
RICH Study - RIghts and CHoices of women with cerebral palsy during maternity care
RICH Study - RIghts and CHoices of women with cerebral palsy during maternity care
Diabetes
After the birth | Diabetes UK
After the birth | Diabetes UK
Your healthcare team will take extra steps to make sure you and your baby get off to a healthy start. This will include checking your baby’s blood sugar levels about 2-4 hours after birth. This is not a test for diabetes, it's to make sure your baby’s blood sugar is not too low.
Diabetes and Breastfeeding – La Leche League GB
Diabetes and Breastfeeding – La Leche League GB
Breastfeeding is the normal and natural way to feed and nurture a baby. If you have diabetes you may be concerned about whether you can breastfeed. The answer i
Epilepsy
Giving Birth with Epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
Giving Birth with Epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
Most people giving birth with epilepsy do so without complications, but there are some extra things to think about before and during labour.
Starting a family | Epilepsy Society
Starting a family | Epilepsy Society
Most women with epilepsy do not have any change in their seizure frequency during pregnancy...
Disability
Breastfeeding with a Disability - The Breastfeeding Network
Breastfeeding with a Disability - The Breastfeeding Network
If you have a disability you may be concerned that this will affect how you choose to feed your baby. In most cases, with the right help and support, breastfeeding with a disability is not only possible but can offer distinct advantages for both the mother and baby.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Postnatal care and breastfeeding with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (IBD)
Postnatal care and breastfeeding with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (IBD)
Information about living with Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBD) and how to look after yourself and your baby after birth. It includes information on how Crohn's and Colitis may affect you after birth, live vaccines in your baby, medicines in breastmilk, postnatal depression and mental wellbeing.
Neurodiversity
ADHD and Breastfeeding - The Breastfeeding Network
ADHD and Breastfeeding - The Breastfeeding Network
If you have any questions about this information, you can contact the Drugs in Breastmilk team through their Facebook page or on druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk. Methylphenidate is the stimulant medication of choice while breastfeeding. Treatment choices are individual and depend on several factors discussed in this factsheet. Contents What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is […]
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Evidence suggests that autistic people may experience aspects of breastfeeding differently to non-autistic people.
Breastfeeding and Autism – La Leche League GB
Breastfeeding and Autism – La Leche League GB
Breastfeeding for autistic women & parents The Positives Communication differences Support for breastfeeding women & parents Sensory differences Key thi
Breastfeeding If You Are On The Autistic Spectrum - The Breastfeeding Network
Breastfeeding If You Are On The Autistic Spectrum - The Breastfeeding Network
As part of World Autism Acceptance Week, BfN and National Breastfeeding Helpline Helper Katrona draws on her own experiences to share some information about breastfeeding when you are on the autistic spectrum. The term autistic will be used here instead of a person with autism because many people with autism (including the author) see it […]
Multiple Sclerosis
Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding & Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK
Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding & Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis Society UK
Having MS shouldn't stop you having a baby, but careful planning with family, friends and your doctor is important.
Breastfeeding benefits for women with MS | MS Trust
Breastfeeding benefits for women with MS | MS Trust
Breastfeeding provides long term health benefits for a baby and may reduce the risk of post-pregnancy relapse in some women with MS. MS cannot be passed on through breast milk.
Mental Health
Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health - The Breastfeeding Network
Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health - The Breastfeeding Network
We know that up to 20% of women are affected by mental illness either during pregnancy or in the 12 months after giving birth. These can include anxiety and depression, postpartum psychosis and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from birth trauma or caring for an ill baby.
Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression – La Leche League GB
Breastfeeding and Postnatal Depression – La Leche League GB
What is Postnatal Depression? Postnatal depression, or PND, is a depression that starts within the first 12 months after giving birth. In the UK it is estimated
Osteoporosis
Pregnancy associated osteoporosis (PAO)
Pregnancy associated osteoporosis (PAO)
Information and support on pregnancy-associated osteoporosis (PAO).
Sight Impairment
Pregnancy - blind and partially sighted mums | RNIB | RNIB
Pregnancy - blind and partially sighted mums | RNIB | RNIB
If you're affected by sight loss, we're here for you
Thyroid Disease
Breastfeeding and thyroid disease
Breastfeeding and thyroid disease
Learn more about breastfeeding with thyroid disease
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