Module nine: Lifestyle issues and breastfeeding/chestfeeding

Some of the topics covered:

• Dietary considerations
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Vaping
• Sleep 
• Pregnancy spacing
• Anxiety
• Depression

• Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding and COVID-19 - BC Centre of Disease Control 
  Breastfeeding/chestfeeding protects babies when they are sick and when others around them are sick.
• COVID-19 and breastfeeding/chestfeeding FAQ - Perinatal Services BC
  A printable resource to answer common questions about breastfeeding/chestfeeding during the pandemic. 
• Being sick and breastfeeding/chestfeeding - Kellymom
  Resource for breastfeeding/chestfeeding your baby when you are sick. 
• Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding my baby - Perinatal Services BC
  Learn about breastfeeding/chestfeeding as it is normal and the healthiest way to feed your baby.
• Increasing breast/chest milk supply
  The brochure provides information about increasing milk supply for breastfeeding/chestfeeding persons. 
  English | Arabic | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Farsi | Korean | Vietnamese
• Healthy eating for pregnancy and breastfeeding/chestfeeding
  Brochure on healthy eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding/chestfeeding
  English | Arabic | Traditional Chinese | French
• Nutrition while breastfeeding/chestfeeding - HealthLink BC
  Guidance on eating various foods can help you get all the nutrients you need while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
• Mercury in fish - HealthLinkBC
  Information on the mercury content of fish
• Your Guide to Postpartum Health and Caring for Your Baby - Canada.ca
  Read on to get tips to lose weight healthily and gradually.
• Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: Exercise and weight loss - HealthLink BC
  Information on exercising and weight loss while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
• Baby's Best Chance - Exercise (Page 22)
  Resource on exercising prenatally, postpartum and during breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
  
• Herbal weight loss products and breastfeeding - KellyMom.com
  Information for breastfeeding/chestfeeding persons to avoid taking dietary supplements and herbal medicines. 
• Family planning
  Learn about birth control options and things to consider before you plan your next pregnancy.
• Baby’s Best Chance - Family Planning (Page 61)
  Resource providing information on family planning after having a baby. 
• Sex after a baby: 10 questions to ask yourself - New parent support
  Feeding your baby can have a huge impact on your sex life – in a whole load of different ways.
  
• Sex after childbirth - HealthLink BC
  Resource for sex after childbirth. 
• Birth control methods  - Options for Sexual Health
  Check out fast facts on birth control methods. 
• Contraception - Society of Gynecologists of Canada
  Information on contraception options, including a downloadable booklet on effectiveness and other helpful tips
• Baby’s Best Chance - Medications, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, drugs and breastfeeding (Page 102) 
  Resource providing information about medications, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, drugs during breastfeeding/chestfeeding
• Mixing alcohol and breastfeeding/chestfeeding - Best Start
  Resource for birth parents and partners about drinking alcohol while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.

• Woman and Alcohol Info sheet - Centre of Excellence for Woman's Health
  This info sheet includes key points on the risks of alcohol and how to reduce the harm.

• Learn more about cannabis and pregnancy - Society of Gynecologists of Canada
  Being aware of the potentially harmful effects of cannabis on a healthy pregnancy and your baby’s development is important.
• Things you need to know about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding/chestfeeding - Society of Gynecologists of Canada
  Printable resource for eight things you need to know about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding/chestfeeding   
• Opioid agonist therapy and substance use in breastfeeding/chestfeeding
  This pamphlet looks at opioid agonist therapy, substance use, alcohol use, and cannabis product use in breastfeeding/chestfeeding persons or who wish to breastfeed/chestfeed their baby.
• Natural health products - HealthLink BC
  Information on natural health products.  
• Toddler's First Steps - When your toddler stops breastfeeding/chestfeeding (Page 44)
  Information to support your wean your baby from breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
• HeretoHelp
  Mental health and substance use resources you can trust.