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Feeding your newborn baby

One of the most important choices you need to make as a new parent is how you will feed your baby. Find out about the different options available.

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip or palate happens when parts of the lip, upper jaw or roof of the mouth don't join properly early in pregnancy.

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can infect your blood. Learn more about how it spreads and the diseases it causes.

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.

Breast engorgement

Engorgement is when your breasts are overfull with milk and fluids. It is usually temporary and will lessen as your body adjusts to your baby's needs.

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Feeding your newborn baby

Cleft lip and cleft palate

Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1)

Breastfeeding your baby

Breast engorgement

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