Breastfeeding Helpline caller survey
Have you called the Breastfeeding Helpline in the last 12 months?
If so, complete our 2018 Breastfeeding Helpline caller survey.
Breastfeeding and co-sleeping
Many parents find that bringing their baby into their bed helps them to care for their baby at night. Even when parents, prior to their baby’s birth, do not intend to co-sleep with their baby, it is still common for parents to do so at least at some point overnight. 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.
2018 Health Professional Online Webinar Breastfeeding: Science to Practice with Australian Information and Research Showcase
Online webinars are now available for purchase - Viewing closes 7 June 2018
ABA Member: $255 Non-ABA Member: $285
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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Renew
Renew your ABA membership and you will have access to ABA's savings program: My Savings. Renew your membership here
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Gift membership
Do you know someone who is pregnant or a new parent? Give them a unique and practical present – ABA membership! Giving the gift of membership will connect your friend or loved one to all of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)’s support services and networks. Buy a gift membership here
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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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