Breastfeeding your Baby
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, but it doesn’t always come naturally to new mothers or even experienced mothers. Rest assured that there are lots of people and resources available to help you. See the links below.
Although many expectant parents put a lot of time and energy into preparing for the birth of their baby, they often start life with their new baby underprepared for the experience of breastfeeding.
Why not watch this video as a starting point to better understand the benefits of breastfeeding and how important good attachment is for successful breastfeeding.
bathurst Community Health Centre:
Drop in breastfeeding clinics, lactation consultancy, breastfeeding education sessions.
Vicki, Kylie and Kate 02 6330 5677
Bathurst ABA group:
Breast pump hire, antenatal breastfeeding education sessions and more. For more information contact Lauren via email at lobrien123@gmail.com or Alice at alicecoomans@gmail.com
Lactation consultant- Julia sharp
australian breastfeeding association
Provides mothers with practical mother-to-mother support and information, enabling them to establish and continue breastfeeding. Call the helpline for 24/7 phone support.
mothersafe
Call Mothersafe for over the phone advice regarding medications and other substances that may affect breastfeeding.
breastfeeding your baby
An excellent resource created by NSW Health.
Westmead tongue tie clinic
Sometimes breastfeeding and attachment issues can be attributed to a tongue tie in your baby. Read more about it here and discuss further with your GP or Child and Family Nurse/midwife.