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Breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, but it does not always come naturally. There are plenty of people and resources to help.
Last reviewed May 2026 by Dr Sarah Koffmann
Many parents put a lot of energy into preparing for the birth, then arrive at those first days underprepared for feeding. That is completely normal, and it is also why support matters so much.
A good starting point is to understand the benefits of breastfeeding and why good attachment makes such a difference. The video below is a helpful place to begin.
Help close to home
Support in Bathurst
Bathurst Community Health Centre
Drop-in breastfeeding clinics, lactation consultancy and breastfeeding education sessions with Vicki, Kylie and Kate.
Australian Breastfeeding Association, Bathurst
The local ABA group offers breast pump hire, antenatal breastfeeding education and more. Contact Lauren at lobrien123@gmail.com or Alice at alicecoomans@gmail.com.
Lactation consultant
Julia Sharp is a private lactation consultant based in Bathurst. A private consultant gives you unhurried, one-on-one time to work through things like attachment, positioning, milk supply, pain or feeding a baby with extra needs, usually with a longer appointment than a busy clinic allows. It is a fee-for-service option that sits alongside the free supports above.
Helpful resources
More breastfeeding help
Trusted support lines and reading. These open outside bubs in bathurst.
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Practical mother-to-mother support and information to help you establish and continue breastfeeding. The helpline offers 24/7 phone support on 1800 686 268.
Visit breastfeeding.asn.auMotherSafe
Phone advice on medications and other substances that may affect breastfeeding. Call 1800 647 848.
Visit MotherSafeBreastfeeding your baby
An excellent plain-language booklet from NSW Health.
Open the bookletWestmead tongue tie clinic
Breastfeeding and attachment troubles can sometimes be due to tongue tie. Read more, then discuss it with your GP or Child and Family Health nurse.
Open the factsheet