The Lactation Resource Centre...
... specialises in providing the community and health care industry with comprehensive and readily useable information resources on all aspects of human lactation. We facilitate the further understanding of the scientific basis of lactation through education and research.
The Lactation Resource Centre (LRC) was established by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (then Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia) in 1989, and has grown rapidly to become one of the most comprehensive collections of breastfeeding information in the world, with a collection of more than 17,000 articles and books, videos and case histories.
With its staff of experts in the field of human lactation, the LRC provides services to many local and international individuals and organisations, and is regularly consulted by government and world agencies.
The LRC plays a key role in providing continuing education in lactation for health professionals and the general public.
Our services and facilities include:
- reference library of over 18,000 articles on breastfeeding
- comprehensive book collection on breastfeeding and related topics
- public access database with details of all material held in the LRC, including keyword search facility*
- videos for hire
- research database providing details of current research and educational projects on breastfeeding
- access to expert staff who are specialists in breastfeeding and human lactation
- photocopying facilities*
* Services can be accessed through annual subscription or on a fee for service basis.
An LRC annual subscription provides you with value for money as well as first class service. Find out more here.
Details of LRC publications, including Topics in Breastfeeding and Hot Topics, are available on line for your interest.
LRC - Study modules
Designed for health professionals. IBLCE CERPS available per module: 5 to 9, depending on module
This activity has been approved by the RACGP QA&CPD Program. Allocated points 2 points/hour. Total CPD points (Category 2) per module :10 to 18, depending on module.
Available on the following topics:
- Breast Refusal
- Immune Factors in Breastmilk
- Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux and the Breastfed baby
- Exclusive Breastfeeding beyond Six Months (discontinued)
- Nipple pain and Candida albicans
- Drugs & Breastfeeding
More information about each module and ordering details available here.
Fee for service
- Photocopies
- Computer searches
- Case histories are filed at the LRC and contain details of both ordinary and unusual breastfeeding problems. Often these are the only records available to answer questions on the management of a breastfeeding problem, and a call to the LRC provides this information to those who need it.
- Video hire for Australians only $16.50( incl GST).
Subscribe now to ensure you have expert assistance with all your breastfeeding information needs.
Our Mission
To strengthen the work of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) to promote, support and protect breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding
Our Vision
To achieve international recognition and a high profile as the expert knowledge base for information and resources in the area of human lactation |
Lactation Resource Centre
Australian Breastfeeding Association
PO BOX 4000
Glen Iris VIC 3146 Australia
Telephone +61 3 9885 0855
Facsimile +61 3 9885 0866
Email: lrc@breastfeeding.asn.au
1818-1822 Malvern Road
East Malvern
VIC 3145 Australia
Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm EST
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