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25.01.2022 As bushfires continue to spread across our region, this little summary might be useful for breastfeeding mums in our group.

24.01.2022 Wondering if anyone here was breastfeeding over the course of the Tathra bushfires evacuation, who would be willing to share their story (or knows someone who would)?

23.01.2022 Enter our competition and you could win a $200 voucher for stylish new maternity and nursing wear from Ripe Maternity! This National Mothering Week (4-10 May) w...e're celebrating togetherness. Support is here when you need it, whether it's from your family and friends or from organisations like ABA. We would love to know how you're getting through this time - regular video calls with a friend? Dancing to your favourite songs? A hot cup of tea in your favourite chair every morning? TO ENTER, simply comment on this post and tell us how you’re ‘in it together’ this National Mothering Week. Entries close at midnight on Sunday, 10 May. A winner will be announced on Tuesday, 12 May, 2020. For more information about National Mothering Week head to aba.asn.au/nmw2020 #inittogether #nmw2020

22.01.2022 WATCH | Please watch and share our video for information about COVID-19 and breastfeeding. For more information and references, visit https://www.breastfeedin...g.asn.au/bfinfo/covid-19 For more detailed information from Dr Karleen Gribble and Dr Nina J Chad about what you need to know to prepare, visit https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-with-a-baby-what-yo

21.01.2022 Hello Bega families! In the time of Corona virus, the ABA is hosting online meetings for specific breastfeeding topics - please scroll down (and watch this space) to see upcoming topics. And as always the ABA Helpline is available 24/7 to support you through your breastfeeding journey.

21.01.2022 Mums: you're awesome.

20.01.2022 It’s mental health week. Let’s talk about antenatal and postnatal depression. It is very important for new parents to learn to recognise the symptoms of antena...tal and postnatal depression so that they can ask for help as early as possible. The sooner the depression is identified and the right sort of support given, the earlier recovery can begin. Read about breastfeeding and postnatal depression https://aba.asn.au/post-natal-depression

20.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS - version 2 of Mum2Mum is now available! Update your app now or download via the App Store (www.aba.asn.au/mum2mum-appstore) or Google Play (www.a...ba.asn.au/mum2mum-googleplay). We have listened to your feedback and are pleased to advise that version 2 includes even more features to support your breastfeeding journey. A wide range of breastfeeding content is now easily accessible directly through the app. Topics include breastfeeding basics, expressing and storing breastmilk, special situations and more! Access free and premium content relevant to you and save articles to your toolbox for future reference. Premium content is available for $19.99 monthly or $49.99 annually. Proceeds support the work we do here at ABA. We hope you enjoy these new updates and if you have any feedback or are experiencing technical difficulties, please email us at [email protected].

20.01.2022 There is lots of news media and community concern currently about respiratory viruses. Parents of breastfed babies and children want to know how to best protect... their little ones during this time. To help, the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) has recently released some updated information regarding the care of babies when you are unwell with a respiratory virus: www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/breastfeeding-and-influenza If you have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a respiratory virus, it is important to continue breastfeeding, where possible, to ensure your baby is protected by the antibodies in your breastmilk. Respiratory viruses are not transmitted via breastmilk. To reduce risk of transmission, those who spend time with your baby should wash their hands frequently and cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. For specific information about coronavirus visit UNICEF www.unicef.org//novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-sh #COVID19 #Coronavirus #NovelCoronavirus #2019nCoV #RespiratoryInfection

19.01.2022 A chance to receive free breastfeeding education classes! And still excellent value at $125.

17.01.2022 Please supportthe ABA with a donation if you can. Help the ABA help more families. <3

17.01.2022 I have just become aware that Mums in the surrounding areaa maybe facing evucation today due to flooding. The following tiles provide information on what to pack for babies during evacuation. For more infromation about evucuation orders follow https://www.facebook.com/NSW.SES/ Remember if you are evucuated you can still call the helpline 1800686268 Please don't enter flood waters.

16.01.2022 It’s officially National Mothering Week! This exciting and important event on ABA’s calendar will run through to Mother’s Day on Sunday. Our theme, We're in it ...together, encourages mums to rally behind and support one another, especially during these uncertain and challenging times. So this week, we're reaching out to all the mothers in our network to let them know - you're not alone. Here are some of the ways that you can be involved in NMW 2020: * Join and follow the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter * Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Write a letter to an old friend, check in on your neighbours, or organise a group video chat with other mums. * Be inspired by the ABA Cookbook! ABA's much loved cookbook NMAA Cooks - recipes for busy families is 25% off for National Mothering Week, so there's never been a better time to get baking shop.breastfeeding.asn.au/shop * Attend an ABA group meeting (from the comfort of your home) breastfeeding.asn.au/contact/groups * Enter our National Mothering Week Competition! Comment on our competition post or share a photo with us on Instagram to win. For more details visit aba.asn.au/nmw2020 #inittogether #nmw2020

16.01.2022 Are you looking for a gift for a family who is expecting or have a new baby? An ABA gift membership gives 12 months of support through a range of benefits, incl...uding our book Breastfeedingnaturally (usually $34.95), local support groups, access to email counselling, discounts on breast pump hire and more. Find out more at aba.asn.au/giftmembership

12.01.2022 Request for participation in research from the University of Adelaide. Are you, or have you been, a breastfeeding mother? We want to better unders...tand what women think about using medications or other substances (such as herbs) for boosting breast milk supply. If you would like to share your thoughts or experiences on this topic, then we invite you to take part in an online survey. This survey will take approximately 10-20 minutes to complete. You can choose to keep your survey responses anonymous and all responses will be de-identified for publication purposes. The survey is available online at: http://j.mp/2Q8bkNR If you would like more information about the study, or have any questions, please contact Dr Luke Grzeskowiak @ [email protected] This study has been approved by the University of Adelaide Human Research Ethics Committee (Study ref: H-2019-33934) Australian Breastfeeding Association approval number 2019-14

12.01.2022 Babies instinctively let us know when they need to be fed. This article will help you to recognise when your baby needs to be fed. This can help to make breastfeeding work well for both of you. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/feeding-cues

11.01.2022 Next week is the start of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August). World Breastfeeding Week is a global event to raise awareness and inspire action on themes rela...ted to breastfeeding. This year’s call to action is ‘Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet’. It’s all about the impact of infant feeding on the environment and the imperative to protect, promote and support breastfeeding for the health of the planet and its people. Learn more >> aba.asn.au/wbw20 #wbw2020 See more

11.01.2022 We are here for you, in so many ways, from our National 24hr Helpline, Live Chat, website articles, booklets, our Breastfeeding with ABA Facebook group, mum2mum app, Feedsafe app, local group support, breast pump hire and more.

10.01.2022 Have you made a call to the ABA 24hr Helpline since October of this year? We'd love to hear from you...

10.01.2022 Join the Canberra Group to discuss all things pumping on Monday.

10.01.2022 Lots of info out there about what to pack/have on hand at home in case of evacuating (or being forced to stay home during) an emergency. Here's another, often overlooked, consideration for parents of infants... please share to those who might need to think about/plan for this.

09.01.2022 There is still time to donate to our tax appeal.

09.01.2022 Looking for some mum-to-mum breastfeeding and parenting support here on Facebook? The Breastfeeding with ABA group is a safe space for mums to ask questions, share what has worked for them and encourage each other, moderated by qualified ABA breastfeeding counsellors and community educators. No need to be an ABA member to join in the conversations.... Please share with any mums/parents who you think would find this helpful. For one-on-one breastfeeding counselling, call the 24 Hr National Helpline on 1800 686 268.

09.01.2022 ABA's new podcast and blog is coming! Made by parents and for parents, season 1 will cover some of those early days issues and common questions. Subscribe today on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode! Find out more at https://blog.breastfeeding.asn.au

07.01.2022 Last week was World Breastfeeding Week and the theme for 2020 was Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet.

07.01.2022 There is lots of news media about COVID-19 and many people are concerned. If either a mother or baby is unwell it is important to keep breastfeeding. Breastmilk... contains protective antibodies to most viruses that the mother is exposed to. To reduce risk of transmission, those who spend time with your baby should wash their hands frequently and cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. If you need help with breastfeeding or would like to restart breastfeeding, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 1800 686 268. ABA has recently released some updated information regarding the care of babies when you are unwell with a respiratory virus: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/covid-19 www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/breastfeeding-and-influenza For specific information about the respiratory virus COVID-19 visit: UNICEF www.unicef.org//novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-sh www.cdc.gov//specifi/pregnancy-guidance-breastfeeding.html #COVID19 #virus #breastfeeding #protection #illness #information #support

03.01.2022 Have you seen our national Facebook support group, Breastfeeding with ABA? A place to share, celebrate, encourage and find support on your parenting experience:... https://www.facebook.com/groups/BreastfeedingwithABA/ Click join today. Only requests with all questions answered will be accepted.

02.01.2022 Please stay safe with your families at this devastating time and remember the helpline is there for any concerns or questions.

02.01.2022 Have you called the National Breastfeeding Helpline in the past 12 months? Or used our LiveChat service? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are currently... running our annual survey, which helps us ensure we are providing the best possible service to yourself and other breastfeeding families. Results from this survey are also provided to the Australian Government to support the ongoing funding of the service. Please take the survey at aba.asn.au/helplinesurvey20 As a token of our appreciation, anyone who completes the survey in June will receive a free downloadable copy of one of ABA's breastfeeding information booklets available via our shop. Thank you for your support, your feedback is important to us!

01.01.2022 Are you pregnant OR have given birth since March 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia) AND are you willing to share your experience by completing thi...s survey (ABA Research Approval Number 2020-5): https://surveyswesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com//SV_8A1eQ6p Hannah Dahlen and her research team are conducting a research project (through Western Sydney University) into women’s experiences of being pregnant, giving birth and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. We have already conducted in-depth interviews and we are keen to learn more by releasing this survey. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Follow the link and add your voice to this study OR pass this on through your Facebook networks. All completed surveys where an email address has been provided will be entered into a raffle where 100 women will receive a $30 voucher.