Attending an Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding Education Class complements the knowledge gathered at antenatal classes, and give you the opportunity to:
- Learn some of the skills you will need to care for your new baby
- Make informed choices about breastfeeding
- Realistically prepare for the changes about to happen in your life
- Discuss questions and concerns you may have about breastfeeding
- Develop a support network before giving birth
- Meet other women who share your commitment to breastfeeding
- Find your own path amidst all the varying advice
The relaxed and information packed seminars are a great first introduction to the Australian Breastfeeding Association's support network.
Qualified ABA breastfeeding counsellors and community educators volunteer their time to facilitate these sessions.
Topics will cover:
- How breastfeeding works?
- Establishing breastfeeding and the first feed
- Importance of skin-to-skin contact in the first hours and beyond
- Positioning and attachment
- Understanding your milk supply
- Discussion of what is 'normal' for a breastfed baby
- Role of fathers/partners in breastfeeding
- Adjusting to parenthood - survival tips for the early days and weeks with a new baby
- Common concerns and problem solving
The sessions include:
- Up to date information and notes to keep
- Breastfeeding mother and baby in attendance to demonstrate a breastfeed
- Your partner/support person is strongly encouraged to attend (and attends free)
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