Welcome to the Australian Breastfeeding Association Victorian Branch!

Here you will find useful information - whether you are pregnant, new parents or juggling the needs of baby and other children.

This site is your gateway to the Australian Breastfeeding Association services and activities across Victoria. Check back often!

CALENDAR 2013

We are now seeking submissions for inclusion in the 2013 ABA Victorian Branch Calendar.

Photos – either amateur or professional – of a high quality will be considered on merit. 

We are looking for photos depicting all aspects of life with a breastfed baby. The calendar will reflect the diversity of the Australian population as well as the beauty of the breastfeeding relationship.

To be considered, images need to be submitted by email no later than June 15^th, to vicoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au

Successful candidates will be contacted directly.

The Breastfeeding Centre - Suite 3/71 Robinson Street Dandenong

The Australian Breastfeeding Association Victorian Branch runs the Breastfeeding Centre in Dandenong!

The first such centre, this is a place where women can hang out, learn about breastfeeding, support other breastfeeding mothers and access the range of services provided by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

Open - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am - 4pm Babies and children very welcome!

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Breastfeeding Education Classes 

Australian Research has shown that new mothers wish they had received more preparation for breastfeeding and the early months of parenting prior to the birth of their baby.

At what stage of my pregnancy should I attend a class?

Please consider a class during your second trimester - ideally before 30 weeks. This is to allow for the mother's comfort and babies who arrive early. Of course, we are also happy to accommodate those further along than this! Booking early increases your choice of available classes, which fill quickly in some areas. Booking early also avoids clashing with your hospital antenatal classes, baby showers and other events that happen in the later weeks of pregnancy!

Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited and classes fill up quickly.

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