Breastfeeding Education Classes
*****COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT****
All face to face breastfeeding classes in Victoria are suspended for the duration of the pandemic. You can now book into an online class -
Why Attend?
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.
Attending an Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding Education Class complements the knowledge gathered at antenatal classes, and gives 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 parents who share your commitment to breastfeeding
Find your own path amidst all the varying advice
What's in the classes?
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 include:
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 partners in breastfeeding
Adjusting to parenthood - survival tips for the early days and weeks with a new baby
Common concerns and problem solving
Up to date information and notes to keep
Breastfeeding mother and baby in attendance to demonstrate a breastfeed (when possible!)
Refreshments
To find the next available class near you, see here
You will need a credit/debit card to book.
Book online at http://abavicbranch.eventbrite.com/ OR
Book by phoning 9791 4644 (office hours Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-4pm)