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Queensland
Breastfeeding Education Classes
ARE YOU PREGNANT? If you believe that all babies deserve the very best nutrition and protection that mother nature can provide and would like to be fully prepared for breastfeeding, then come along to a ABA breastfeeding education class. You and your partner or support person are most welcome. Our courses are designed for expectant and new parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after your baby's birth.
Come and enjoy a class early in your pregnancy. Increase your knowledge gained at antenatal classes. The classes are conducted by qualified ABA breastfeeding counsellors.
For an investment of $85 (plus venue costs for some classes), you will enjoy the many benefits of ABA subscription (this is included in the cost )and be much more likely to have a successful breastfeeding relationship all for less than the cost of one month's supply of infant formula. (If you are already an ABA subscriber, the cost for the class is only $20.)
Please download a registration form (MSWord) here and return to the specified contact below for your location.
Contact QLD Branch Office for details of the next class near you.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
9am-2pm, November 2010 date TBA | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | 9am-2pm, August date TBA | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | 9am-2pm, September date TBA | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | Monthly - please enquire | Places available | Townsville, Venue TBA | Zoe Email: zoemaree@austarnet.com.au Phone: 0410 654 249. | 21/11/2009 9am-2pm | Fully Booked | ABA office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 07 3841 0932 | 28/11/2009 9am-12noon | Places available | ABA office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo - Parenting Seminar -Soothe, Settle and Sleep | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 07 3841 0932 | 28/11/2009 1-5pm | Places available | Rockhampton Community Health Centre, cnr Bolsover and Cambridge Streets, Rockhampton | Shelley Email: n.shelley03@optusnet.com.au Phone: 4928 7584 | 6/12/2009 9am - 1pm | Places available | Cairns City | Kerry Email: fnqbec@gmail.com Phone: 07 4054 3692 | 16/01/2010 9:30am - 12:30pm | Places available | Antenatal Education Room, Level 1, Redland Hospital, Weippin St, Cleveland | Sally Email: shuishali@yahoo.com Phone: 3348 5424 | 30/01/2010 9am-12.30pm | Places available | Redland Hospital | Susan Email: susanvanderpoll@hotmail.com Phone: 3824 1397 | 30/01/2010 10am – 2pm | Places available | John Flynn Hospital, Tugun, Gold Coast | Carrie Email: mailto:brandon01@aapt.net.au Phone: 55983487 | 13/02/2010 10am – 3.00pm | Places available | Logan Hospital Auditorium, Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook | Maria Email: abalssr@gil.com.au (please put 'BEC' in the subject line) Phone: (07) 3297 0518 (after hours or weekends) | 20/02/2010 1.30-5.30pm | Places available | Brisbane Western suburbs (Middle Park) | Emily Email: ejdickson@optusnet.com.au Phone: 07 3371 3322 | 27/02/2010 9am-2pm | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | 13/03/2010 9am-2pm | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | 3/04/2010 9am-12.30pm | Places available | Redland Hospital | Susan Email: susanvanderpoll@hotmail.com Phone: 3824 1397 | 24/04/2010 1.30-5.30pm | Places available | Brisbane Western suburbs (Middle Park) | Emily Email: ejdickson@optusnet.com.au Phone: 07 3371 3322 | 1/05/2010 9am-2pm | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | 29/05/2010 10am – 2pm | Places available | John Flynn Hospital, Tugun, Gold Coast | Carrie Email: mailto:brandon01@aapt.net.au Phone: 55983487 | 29/05/2010 10am – 3.00pm | Places available | Logan Hospital Auditorium, Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook | Maria Email: abalssr@gil.com.au (please put 'BEC' in the subject line) Phone: (07) 3297 0518 (after hours or weekends) | 19/06/2010 1.30-5.30pm | Places available | Brisbane Western suburbs (Middle Park) | Emily Email: ejdickson@optusnet.com.au Phone: 07 3371 3322 | 10/07/2010 9am-12.30pm | Places available | Redland Hospital | Susan Email: susanvanderpoll@hotmail.com Phone: 3824 1397 | 24/07/2010 9am-2pm | Places available | ABA Office, 2A/26 Eva St, Coorparoo | Desley Email: desleynh@yahoo.com.au Phone: 3841 0932 | 24/07/2010 10am – 2pm | Places available | John Flynn Hospital, Tugun, Gold Coast | Carrie Email: mailto:brandon01@aapt.net.au Phone: 55983487 | 14/08/2010 1.30-5.30pm | Places available | Brisbane Western suburbs (Middle Park) | Emily Email: ejdickson@optusnet.com.au Phone: 07 3371 3322 | 16/10/2010 1.30-5.30pm | Places available | Brisbane Western suburbs (Middle Park) | Emily Email: ejdickson@optusnet.com.au Phone: 07 3371 3322 | 30/10/2010 9am-12.30pm | Places available | Redland Hospital | Susan Email: susanvanderpoll@hotmail.com Phone: 3824 1397 | 30/10/2010 10am – 2pm | Places available | John Flynn Hospital, Tugun, Gold Coast | Carrie Email: mailto:brandon01@aapt.net.au Phone: 55983487 | 20/11/2010 1.30-5.30pm | Places available | Brisbane Western suburbs (Middle Park) | Emily Email: ejdickson@optusnet.com.au Phone: 07 3371 3322 |
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New South Wales
Breastfeeding Education Classes
Having a Baby? Have you got questions about Breastfeeding? Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions, for expectant mothers and fathers and learn about the best start you can give your baby.
Although breastfeeding is natural and best for babies and mothers, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Most women given time and support, can and do breastfeed. Our aim is to provide expectant parents with confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.
Our courses are designed for expectant and new parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. We encourage parents to attend while pregnant or early after the birth. These sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, to give up-to-date information and insights into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.
PLACES ARE LIMITED SO EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED
Designed for expectant parents, these comprehensive workshop-style sessions cover -
- How breastfeeding works and breastmilk is made
- Breast and nipple care including common concerns
- How to breastfeed a new baby
- What to expect from a new baby
- Adjusting to parenthood, the effect of a new baby on the parents relationship & role of the father in breastfeeding
- An introduction to Expressing & Storing Breastmilk and Working and Breastfeeding
- More about the Australian Breastfeeding Association
COST : $85 per couple
Registration fee includes:
- 3 ½ hour workshop-style class, including time for afternoon tea and to browse the Mothers Direct range of publications and quality products.
- Refreshments provided
- One year subscription to Australian Breastfeeding Association and its magazine "Essence" (Value $65.00)
- Complimentary handout material
- Discounts for current ABA subscribers and for health care concession card holders - please ask.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
22/11/2009 afternoon | Places available | Woollahra | Wendy Email: thorpfam@iinet.net.au Phone: 02 9388 7047 | 28/11/2009
| Places available | Springwood | Christine Email: 230@tpg.com.au Phone: 02 4739 3351 | 5/12/2009 12.45-4.30pm | Places available | Gosford Hospital | Judy Email: giffos@hotkey.net.au or ccbreastfeedingseminars@yahoo.com.au Phone: 02 4369 2333 | 5/12/2009 1-5pm | Places Availabl | Wodonga Hospital Antenatal Room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 12/12/2009 1:30pm | Places available | Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah | Jacqui Email: jacsoliman@gmail.com Phone: 02 97715749 | 12/12/2009 9.30am-12.30pm | Places Available | Castle Hill | NSW Office Email: nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 02 88534900 | 24/01/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Glenmore Park Family and Child Centre, Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 8853-4900 | 20/02/2010 9.30am-12.30pm | Places available | Shamrock Hill Multi Purpose Centre, 19 Galway Bay Drive, Ashtonfield | Lauren Email: paul_loz@bigpond.net.au Phone: 02 4934 8334 | 27/02/2010 1pm to 5pm | Places available | Springwood Community Health Centre, 288-292 Macquarie Road, Springwood | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 8853-4900 | 28/03/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Glenmore Park Family and Child Centre, Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 8853-4900 | 17/04/2010 1pm to 5pm | Places available | Springwood Community Health Centre, 288-292 Macquarie Road, Springwood | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 8853-4900 | 1/05/2010 9.30am-12.30pm | Places available | Shamrock Hill Multi Purpose Centre, 19 Galway Bay Drive, Ashtonfield | Lauren Email: paul_loz@bigpond.net.au Phone: 02 4934 8334 | 23/05/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Glenmore Park Family and Child Centre, Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 8853-4900 | 26/06/2010 1pm to 5pm | Places available | Springwood Community Health Centre, 288-292 Macquarie Road, Springwood | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 8853-4900 | 25/07/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Glenmore Park Family and Child Centre, Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 8853-4900 | 7/08/2010 9.30am-12.30pm | Places available | Shamrock Hill Multi Purpose Centre, 19 Galway Bay Drive, Ashtonfield | Lauren Email: paul_loz@bigpond.net.au Phone: 02 4934 8334 | 28/08/2010 1pm to 5pm | Places available | Springwood Community Health Centre, 288-292 Macquarie Road, Springwood | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 8853-4900 | 26/09/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Glenmore Park Family and Child Centre, Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 8853-4900 | 23/10/2010 1pm to 5pm | Places available | Springwood Community Health Centre, 288-292 Macquarie Road, Springwood | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 8853-4900 | 6/11/2010 9.30am-12.30pm | Places available | Shamrock Hill Multi Purpose Centre, 19 Galway Bay Drive, Ashtonfield | Lauren Email: paul_loz@bigpond.net.au Phone: 02 4934 8334 | 28/11/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Glenmore Park Family and Child Centre, Blue Hills Drive, Glenmore Park NSW 2745 | NSW Branch Office Email: mailto:nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 8853-4900 |
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Australian Capital Territory
Breastfeeding Education Classes
Having a baby? Have you got questions about breastfeeding? Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions, for expectant mothers and their partners, and learn about the best start you can give your baby. Although breastfeeding is natural and best for babies and mothers, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Most women, given time and support, can and do breastfeed. Our aim is to provide expectant parents with confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.
Our classes are designed for expectant parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. The sessions are presented by trained, experienced breastfeeding counsellors and aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at ante-natal classes and give up-to-date information and insights into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.
COST : $85 per couple, includes -
- 3 ½-4 hour workshop-style class covering how breastfeeding works, breast and nipple care, positioning and attachment, what to expect from a new baby and the role of the partner in breastfeeding.
- Afternoon tea or supper.
- One year's subscription to the Australian Breastfeeding Association and its bi-monthly magazine 'Essence' (valued at $65).
- A free copy of the book 'Breastfeeding...naturally' (valued at $34.95).
- Complimentary handout material .
- Discounts on Mothers Direct purchases and electric breastpump hire.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
November (enquire for date/time) | Places Available | Southside | Debbie Email: actbec@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 6292 6556 | December (enquire for date/time) | Places Available | Northside | Debbie Email: actbec@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: (02) 6292 6556 |
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Victoria
Breastfeeding Education Classes
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 compliments the knowledge gathered at antenatal classes, and give 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 women who share your commitment to breastfeeding
- Find your own path amidst all the varying advice
Topics will cover:
- 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
The sessions include:
- Up to date information and notes to keep
- Breastfeeding mother and baby in attendance to demonstrate a breastfeed (when possible!)
Frequently Asked Questions:
- At what stage of my pregnancy should I attend a class?
- Please consider a class during your second trimester - ie between weeks 13 and 24. This is to allow for the mother's comfort and babies who arrive early. Of course, we are also happy to accommodate those further along than this!
- Should my partner come too?
- Absolutely! They might not be doing the breastfeeding, but can be your major support and it really helps for them to learn everything with you. If your partner is not able to attend, you can bring along a friend or other support person if you wish.
- I am having twins! Do you have a special class for me?
- While you are welcome at our regular classes, where your special needs can be briefly addressed, we also run classes specifically for parents of multiples every few months - the first of these will be May 16th at the Breastfeeding Centre in Dandenong, from 1pm - 4pm.
- My baby is due in the next few weeks. The class I want says it is fully booked! HELP!
- Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited and classes fill up quickly. We are generally not able to take extra people and do not hold waiting lists for fully booked classes. However, your local group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association may have upcoming meetings you can attend before your baby is due. We also offer a lunch-time meeting every Tuesday at our Breastfeeding Centre in Dandenong, especially for pregnant women.
- How much does the class cost?
- Our classes are exclusive to new or existing Australian Breastfeeding Association subscribers. The cost of the class is only $20.00, plus subscription if you haven't yet joined.
- Registration and subscription includes:
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- Approx. 3 hour workshop-style class, including time for refreshments
- One-year subscription to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, which includes
- The book Breastfeeding ... naturally, valued at $35.00
- Introduction to your local ABA network of discussions and other services for pregnant and new parents.
- One year subscription to Australian Breastfeeding Association magazine "Essence"
- Complimentary handout material
- 10% discount on purchases from Mothers Direct
- 50% discount on breast pump hire rates
- Book and pay now by credit card phone 9791 4644 (office hours Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-4pm)
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
18/11/2009 7pm - 9.30pm | Places available | Frankston Library | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 22/11/2009 10.30am-2.30pm | Places available | Education Centre, Wimmera Health Care Group | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 22/11/2009 1pm - 4pm | Places available | R.I.S.E. Inc, 38 Packham St Shepparton | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 24/11/2009 6.45 - 10.15pm | Places available | York on Lilydale - Function room, cnr Swansea & York Rds, Mt Evelyn | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 28/11/2009 12.45 - 4.30 | Places Available | Glastonbury Child & Family Services, 222 Malop Street, Geelong | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 28/11/2009 10am - 12.30pm | Places Available | Rose Baker Wing Echuca Hospital | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 28/11/2009 1pm - 5pm | Fully booked | Coburg Library meeting room, Corner Louisa and Victoria St, Coburg | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 3/12/2009 7-9pm | Places available | Ross Maternal Health Centre, Fairy Street Warrnambool | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 3/12/2009 6 - 9pm | Places available | 154 Curlewis St, Swan Hill. | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 97914644 | 5/12/2009 1.30-4.30pm | Places available | Burgess Family Centre (Box Hill Nth) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 5/12/2009 1-5pm | Places Available | Wodonga Hospital Antenatal Room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 5/12/2009 1-5pm | Places available | Seabrook Community Centre, Cnr Truganina Ave and John Cook Terrace, Seabrook | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 12/12/2009 1:30 - 5:00pm | Places Available | YWCA, 20 Townsend St, Bendigo | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 30/01/2010 1-4.30pm | Places available | Coburg Library meeting room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 6/02/2010 1:30 - 5:00pm | Places Available | YWCA, 20 Townsend St, Bendigo | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 13/02/2010 1-5pm | Places available | 3/1288 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 13/02/2010 12.45-4.30pm | Places available | Glastonbury Child & Family Services 222 Malop Street, Geelong | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 20/02/2010 1pm - 5pm | Places available | ABA Breastfeeding Centre, 3/71 Robinson St, Dandenong (TWINS & MORE) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 20/02/2010
| Places available | Carinlea Community Hub, Carmody Dr, Cairnlea - Melways: 25 H5 (within Cairnlea (Deer Park) School grounds) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 20/02/2010 1pm - 5pm | Places available | Wodonga Hospital Antenatal Room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 13/03/2010 1.30 - 4.30pm | Places available | ABA Breastfeeding Centre, 3/71 Robinson St, Dandenong | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 27/03/2010 1-5pm | Places available | 3/1288 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 28/03/2010 10:30 am – 2:30 pm | Places available | Education Centre, Wimmera Health Care Group | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 1/05/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Wodonga Hospital Antenatal Room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 1/05/2010
| Places available | Carinlea Community Hub, Carmody Dr, Cairnlea - Melways: 25 H5 (within Cairnlea (Deer Park) School grounds) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 8/05/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Wodonga Hospital Antenatal Room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 8/05/2010 1:30 - 5:00pm | Places Available | YWCA, 20 Townsend St, Bendigo | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 8/05/2010 1-5pm | Places available | 3/1288 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 15/05/2010 1-5pm | Places available | ABA Breastfeeding Centre, 3/71 Robinson St, Dandenong (TWINS & MORE) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 19/06/2010 12.45-4.30pm | Places available | Glastonbury Child & Family Services 222 Malop Street, Geelong | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 19/06/2010 1.30 - 4.30pm | Places available | ABA Breastfeeding Centre, 3/71 Robinson St, Dandenong | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 19/06/2010
| Places available | Carinlea Community Hub, Carmody Dr, Cairnlea - Melways: 25 H5 (within Cairnlea (Deer Park) School grounds) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 19/06/2010 1-5pm | Places available | Wodonga Hospital Antenatal Room | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 26/06/2010 1-5pm | Places available | 3/1288 Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 7/08/2010 1:30 - 5:00pm | Places Available | YWCA, 20 Townsend St, Bendigo | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 21/08/2010
| Places available | Carinlea Community Hub, Carmody Dr, Cairnlea - Melways: 25 H5 (within Cairnlea (Deer Park) School grounds) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 23/10/2010
| Places available | Carinlea Community Hub, Carmody Dr, Cairnlea - Melways: 25 H5 (within Cairnlea (Deer Park) School grounds) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 6/11/2010 1:30 - 5:00pm | Places Available | YWCA, 20 Townsend St, Bendigo | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 | 4/12/2010
| Places available | Carinlea Community Hub, Carmody Dr, Cairnlea - Melways: 25 H5 (within Cairnlea (Deer Park) School grounds) | Victorian Office Email: abavic@vic.chariot.net.au Phone: 03 9791 4644 |
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Tasmania
Breastfeeding Education Classes
Unfortunately, we are not currently able to offer the classes in Tasmania. As you may be aware, we do have a lot of other info and resources to help you prepare for breastfeeding. This website is a good place to start, also if you have subscribed to ABA the free book Breastfeeding Naturally answers a lot of common questions. You are also welcome to come along to a local get together, meet counsellors and breastfeeding mums and have a chat. If you aren’t a member, you can still come along as a guest, and meetings are very informal so you can bring any questions you might have. We encourage new mums to come and meet us before having the baby. Please phone or email if you don’t have our current Bulletin and would like a copy mailed or emailed to you. Alternatively, please feel free to phone (you can use the helpline number or use the counsellors’ direct numbers listed on the Bulletin) if you have any particular questions or areas of concern about breastfeeding.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
| Sorry, there are no classes currently planned. Please visit again soon. |
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Breastfeeding Education Classes
Women who are prepared with up-to-date information about breastfeeding are more likely to be able to overcome any difficulties which may lead to the early weaning of their babies. They are also more able to enjoy the breastfeeding relationship with their baby and have more confidence in their ability to breastfeed successfully.
The first few months of your bab'ys life is a busy time for both of you. Contact with the Australian Breastfeeding Association before your baby arrives can help to ease the transition when you take your baby home.
Classes will be held approximately monthly. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
For more information please contact our branch office on 8362 9662 or email santoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au
Places are limited so early registration is recommended.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
21/11/2009 1 - 4pm | Please check availability by phoning the SANT branch office on 8362 9662 | Norwood | Linda Email: santoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 08 8362 9662 | 12/12/2009 1 - 4pm | Please check availability by phoning the SANT branch office on 8362 9662 | Norwood | Linda Email: santoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au Phone: 08 8362 9662 |
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Western Australia
Having a Baby? Have you got questions about Breastfeeding? Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions, for expectant mothers and fathers and learn about the best start you can give your baby.
Although breastfeeding is natural and best for babies and mothers, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Most women given time and support, can and do breastfeed. Our aim is to provide expectant parents with confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.
Our courses are designed for expectant and new parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. We encourage parents to attend while pregnant or early after the birth. These sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, to give up-to-date information and insights into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.
PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL AND EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED
Designed for expectant parents, these comprehensive workshop-style sessions cover -
- How breastfeeding works and breastmilk is made
- Getting baby on to the breast
- Breast and nipple care including common concerns
- How to breastfeed a new baby
- Breastfeeding demonstration
- What to expect from a new baby
- Adjusting to parenthood, the effect of a new baby on the parents relationship & role of the father in breastfeeding
- An introduction to Expressing & Storing Breastmilk and Working and Breastfeeding
- More about the Australian Breastfeeding Association
Partners are encouraged to attend.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
18/11/2009 6-8.30pm | Places available | Shire Hall, Onslow - NB this class is FREE - 100% subsidized thanks to the West Pilbara Communities for Children Initiative | Bernice Email: mailto:WPC4C@breasfeeding.asn.au Phone: 91856155 | 21/11/2009 9.00-1200 | Places available | Perth | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 08 9368 4487 | 21/11/2009 1 - 4 pm | Places available | Albany | Whitney Email: mark.whitney@bigpond.com Phone: 08 9845 1215 | 15/12/2009 5:30-8:00 pm | Places available | Population Health Building, Karratha NB this class is FREE - 100% subsidized thanks to the West Pilbara Communities for Children Initiative | Bernice Email: WPC4C@breasfeeding.asn.au Phone: 9185 6155 | 16/01/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 6/02/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | Joondalup | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 20/02/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 20/03/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 3/04/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | Joondalup | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 17/04/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 15/05/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 5/06/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | Joondalup | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 19/06/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 17/07/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 7/08/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | Joondalup | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 21/08/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 18/09/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 2/10/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | Joondalup | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 16/10/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 20/11/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | East Victoria Park | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 | 4/12/2010 9am - 12 noon | Places available | Joondalup | Debbie Email: dfagan@hotmail.com Phone: 9368 4487 |
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Northern Territory
Breastfeeding Education Classes
Having a Baby? Have you got questions about Breastfeeding? Come to our relaxed information-packed sessions for expectant mothers and their partners.
Although breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come easily and it is a learned art. Most women, given time and support, can and do breastfeed. It is useful to learn some of the essentials before the birth and to find out HOW to ask for help if you need it.
Our aim is to provide expectant parents with the confidence to breastfeed their babies successfully. These sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, to give up-to-date information and to provide insight into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.
Places are limited so early registration is recommended.
| Date & Time | Status | Location | Contact |
Future dates TBA | Places available | Alice Springs | Desree Email: DougandDesree@hotmail.com Phone: 08 8953 7351 |
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