Breastfeeding your baby

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  1. Good things take time
  2. Free local breastfeeding services
  3. 'How Breastfeeding Works' book
  4. Going back to work
  5. Breastfeeding when unwell​​​
  6. Spread the word​​​​

​​Good things take time

Breastfeeding is best for you and your baby, but it isn't always easy. It takes time and practise. It can take about 6 weeks for you and your baby to learn the skill of breastfeeding.

 

You are doing an important job and you’re not alone.

Ther​e are many support services that can help you.

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Free 24/7 help

Call the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Helpline on 1800 686 268 to speak with a breastfeeding counsellor.

Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you need an interpreter

  1. Call 131 450.
  2. Say the language you need.
  3. Ask them to dial 1800 686 268.

You can also visit the Australian Breastfeeding Association for more information or download the Mum2Mum app to:

  • get breastfeeding information based on your baby’s age
  • record your baby’s feeds, sleeps and nappy changes
  • live chat.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Free local breastfeeding services

There are free local services to help you with breastfeeding. Support may be online or face-to-face.

Child and family health centres offer many services to help your child grow up strong and healthy. They are free for NSW parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years.

How Breastfeeding Works book

How Breastfeeding Works is available in 15 languages and has information on:

  • how to attach your baby to your breast
  • how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk
  • expressing breastmilk
  • going back to work.

It has been developed by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA).

Facilities can learn more about ordering physical copies.

Going back to work

There are many options to help you keep breastfeeding when you return to work. You can talk to your child and family health nurse or ABA about what might work best for you.

Planning can help make a smoother transition back to work for your family.

The ABA has useful information for mothers, carers and workplaces. You can continue to breastfeed or express milk for your baby. Your workplace needs to make reasonable attempts to support you.

Breastfeeding when unwell

Breastfeeding with COVID-19 or flu has information on breastfeeding if you have these illnesses.

Spread the word

Share information about breastfeeding through your channels.

View resources

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Current as at: Thursday 19 December 2024
Contact page owner: Maternity, Child and Family