Diet and weight loss while breastfeeding
A 'perfect' diet is not required for breastfeeding. In general, your diet is important for your own health and energy levels, rather than affecting your breastmilk and your baby. Even in countries where food is scarce, mothers are able to breastfeed and their babies thrive. Read more
Do you have questions or need help with breastfeeding? You can:
- Find your closest ABA group
- Call our Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268
- Find tips on our breastfeeding information pages
- Email your questions to one of our counsellors
Essence is ABA's regular member magazine. In the Essence issues you can read about informed birth planning, wonder weeks and medication safety when breastfeeding, plus more.
Become an ABA member now and start receiving Essence today!
Lactation consultant, breastfeeding counsellor, journalist and mum-of-3 Simone Casey blogs regularly for us on all things breastfeeding and parenting.
2017 Seminars for Health Professionals
Breastfeeding: Positioning for better outcomes
Brisbane - 14 March 2017 | Sydney - 15 March 2017
Melbourne - 16 March 2017 | Perth - 18 March 2017
Registration closes 7 March 2017 - register here
Learn what to do
Expecting a baby? Most babies breastfeed within an hour of being born, so its important to learn what to do well before your baby is due. Come to a relaxed, information-packed Breastfeeding Education Class for expectant mothers and their partners!
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Become a member of the Australian Breastfeeding Association and receive your free copy of our book Breastfeeding … naturally valued at $34.95, plus other great benefits! Find out more
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Expecting a baby? Have you got questions about breastfeeding? Come to a relaxed, information-packed Breastfeeding Education Class for expectant mothers and their partners! Find out more about classes here
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