Live seminar
The program is now available for the Brisbane seminar - Bump, breast and beyond.
8:00 am
Registrations open
8:45 am
Welcome and introduction
9:00 am
Bekki Cavallaro
Birth is the wedding day, breastfeeding is the marriage
9:35 am
Emma Shipton
Trust your voice: Owning your breastfeeding journey
Breastfeeding is a personal and powerful journey, and often about finding your own way. This presentation explores experiences of antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding support, drawing on recent qualitative research. By discussing experiences of women, this session aims to encourage trusting your own voice amidst structured care systems.
10:10 am
Dr Mairaed Crawford
Golden slumber
Do they sleep through the night?' is one of the most dreaded questions new parents face. Today’s sleep advice - from coaches, books, and influencers - often promotes unrealistic expectations. This presentation explores what the evidence really says about infant sleep, drawing on evolutionary perspectives and the history of mother-baby sleep. By understanding how infants have slept for millennia, health professionals can better support families with practical, compassionate approaches to sleep challenges in the early months of parenting.
10:30 am
Morning Break
11:00 pm
Dr Mairaed Crawford
Sweet dreams are made of this
11:35 pm
Nicola Kett
Supporting the transition to parenthood
Transitioning to parenthood is a steep learning curve and having timely access to support can make a world of difference. ABA has support available for every stage of parenthood through its accessible online and face-to-face services. Parents can connect with others who are going through a similar transition and get information and support specific to their situation. Learn more about the support that’s available and the impact the services have on expectant and new parents’ confidence to navigate breastfeeding and parenthood.
12:15 pm
Lunch
1:15 pm
Brigitte Corcoran
1.50 pm
Naomi Drew
Clues in the poos and spews - is an allergy a culprit to blame?
This presentation explores breastfeeding and allergies for lactation professionals, clinicians, and families. It covers allergy types, breastfeeding’s role in immune development and the impact on the mother-infant dyad. Practical guidance includes allergy management, food elimination, and solids introduction. Key advocacy tips, and referral points help professionals support families and empower parents to navigate their baby’s allergy journey with confidence.
2.25 pm
Gemma MacDonald
Pregnant? Diabetes? Practical strategies to intiate and sustain breastfeeding
Women with diabetes in pregnancy experience lower rates of initiation, duration, and exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is proven to reduce the risk of long and short-term health outcomes for women with diabetes and their infants. This presentation provides insight and practical strategies to support and encourage women with diabetes to initiate and sustain breastfeeding.