Looking after yourself

When your children are young, your time and energy may be nearly all taken up with mothering activities, so you may not have given much thought to doing some rewarding things for yourself.
Click here to read our article on looking after yourself.

Do you have questions or need help with breastfeeding? You can:


 

Essence is ABA's bi-monthly member magazine. In our September issue you can read about informed birth planning, wonder weeks, medication safety when breastfeeding and a mother's experience breastfeeding in Japan, 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.

Read Simone's blog

2015 Seminars for Health Professionals

ABA is excited to present its 2015 Seminar Series ‘Breastfeeding: Life and Science’. Registration for these seminars are now open. Earlybird closes 10 January 2015.

Click here to find out more

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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What's on

PBC expo

Check out Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo and their 2015 circuit. Click to find out more.

Who's talking

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What's new

News from the ABA Board

I am thrilled to announce ABA’s new CEO, Rebecca Naylor, started work at our Melbourne Head Office on December 1. Rebecca has many years experience working in the health and community service sectors and her senior management experience in the not-for-profit sector will be an asset to ABA...

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Join
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
Renew
Renew your ABA membership and you will have access to ABA's new savings program: My Savings. This offer starts on 1 January 2012. Renew your membership here
 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
Take a class
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