Looking to enhance your support for expectant and new mums in your care?
Let your clients know about ABA Virtual Village to complement your support and care.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association offers online breastfeeding education and support for parents from pregnancy to beyond the newborn stage. Our programs are designed to empower and provide parents with the practical skills and confidence to establish and continue breastfeeding.
Virtual Village services
Interactive, online breastfeeding education for expectant parents. Sessions cover practical skills for establishing breastfeeding, solutions for common challenges and a Q&A with a breastfeeding mum.
Sessions/modules available for specific situations.
Recommended baby stage
Pre-birth
Topics
- Breastfeeding Preparation Session
- Breastfeeding Preparation Session: Multiples*
- Breastfeeding Preparation Session: Diabetes*
- LGBTQIA+ Breastfeeding Education Module available 24/7 online
Frequency
Live stream webinar, once a week
*Specific sessions run less often
Cost
Discounted for ABA Virtual Village members - partners and support people attend for free!
Online step-by-step guide for new parents during the early hours with their newborn. Includes practical information and support and features videos of other mother’s talking about their experiences during this time.
Recommended baby stage
First 72 hours
Topics
Three modules available:
- The first 24 hours
- Hours 24-48
- Hours 48-72
Frequency
Available 24/7
Cost
Free for ABA Virtual Village members
Webinar series designed to provide new parents with real time breastfeeding and peer support in the early days and weeks after giving birth. Sessions cover essential topics focused on establishing breastfeeding and adjusting to life with a newborn.
Recommended baby stage
0-2 months
Topics
Sessions rotate between five topics:
- Comfortable attachment and early days support
- Learning your baby's feeding and other cues
- Working out your supply in the early days
- Sleep and breastfeeding patterns in the early weeks
- Intimacy and wellbeing post-birth
Frequency
Live stream webinar, twice a week
Cost
Free for ABA Virtual Village members
Webinar series designed for parents with babies beyond the newborn stage. Sessions provide information and support on transitioning into motherhood and navigating the life changes that come with having a baby.
Recommended baby stage
2+ months
Topics
Sessions rotate between five topics:
- Combining work and breastfeeding
- Beyond the newborn stage
- Growing your family
- Am I still me?
- Can I breastfeed if I...
Frequency
Live stream webinar, once a month
Cost
Free for ABA Virtual Village members
An overview for you
ABA Virtual Village for parents
Resources to share with mums in your care
Breastfeeding Preparation Session
Breastfeeding Preparation Sessions for specific situations
Multiples and diabetes
The first 72 hours
Newborn Virtual Village
