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24.01.2022 ACM's Supporting Women to Breastfeed e-learning course is on special for the month of August in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week! Enrol now and SAVE! https://www.midwives.org.au/shop/supporting-women-breastfeed

23.01.2022 Timely and appropriate care for breastfeeding mothers can only be accomplished if all personnel have the knowledge, competence and skills to provide it.

23.01.2022 During National Volunteer Week, the BFHI Australia team would like to thank ALL our volunteers for doing what they do <3

22.01.2022 World Breastfeeding Week is upon us. Today, WABA are inviting you to tap into the knowledge of experts during the 48-hour AskMeAnything (#AMA) session

21.01.2022 Breastfeeding support is critical in the days and weeks following birth as it enables early identification and problem solving of challenges that may occur.

20.01.2022 Did you know that BFHI Australia have a new website? Not only does it contain information for facilities and health services about accreditation, it also has useful links for parents.

19.01.2022 Guidance and counselling of mothers and other family members enables them to make informed decisions on the use of bottles, teats and pacifiers. www.bfhi.org.au

15.01.2022 Alison McMillan the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer will be part of the panel for the next COVID-19 Primary Care and Allied Health webinar on Thursday 14 May. To register for the webinar, please click on the link.

15.01.2022 Facilities providing maternity and newborn services should enable mothers and their infants to remain together and practise rooming-in throughout the day and night. www.bfhi.org.au

14.01.2022 The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have released an FAQ for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. https://bit.ly/2U4V0h3 The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynaecology have issued new guidance for birth professionals. https://bit.ly/2IUBFIX

14.01.2022 Thank you for your dedication to the women and babies in your region, and your commitment to implementing practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Is your facility interested in becoming BFHI accredited? Not sure where to start,or how to prepare? Contact the BFHI team for more information: [email protected]... 1300 360 480 See more

13.01.2022 A BFHI assessor commented this week that "breastfeeding, although natural, is definitely a learned skill." We couldn't agree more! Step 3 stresses the fact that all pregnant women MUST have basic information about breastfeeding in order to make informed decisions.

13.01.2022 What are you doing to support breastfeeding?

11.01.2022 The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action has collated a useful PDF containing information and links to articles surrounding breastfeeding women and COVID-19 . https://bit.ly/2xQK6CO

10.01.2022 It's time to put pen to paper for the Spring AMN. Spring is themed The Best Start (or the Breast Start?) We'll explore all things breastfeeding and would love... to hear from some Mums too about their experiences. But what does the theme mean to you? We think the Best Start to life is with a midwife! We'd love to hear your thoughts on that. Please get in touch via [email protected]

09.01.2022 Giving newborn infants any foods or fluids other than breast milk in the first few days after birth interferes with the establishment of breast milk production. #WBW2020

09.01.2022 Did you know that skin-to-skin contact is also vital in neonatal units, where it is commonly known as ‘kangaroo care’! It helps parents bond with their baby, and supports better physical and developmental outcomes. #WBW2020

07.01.2022 Are you expecting, or do you know someone who is? The Australian Breastfeeding Association is now delivering Breastfeeding Education Live sessions for expectant parents.

05.01.2022 Have you seen the latest documentation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for health care workers? Follow the link to the BFHI website to download now.

05.01.2022 The Australian Breastfeeding Association have shared this helpful video for feeding mothers.

04.01.2022 Mothers should be supported to practise responsive feeding. This enables them to build a caring, nurturing relationship with their babies and increases their confidence in themselves and breastfeeding. #WBW2020

04.01.2022 We have updated the website to include advice for feeding mothers in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

04.01.2022 Following the 'Ten Steps' is the key to successful breastfeeding. www.bfhi.org.au has details for midwives and mothers who want to make successful breastfeeding their priority.

03.01.2022 Despite the increase in BFHI accreditation, misinformation is still rife amongst mothers and even some health professionals surrounding the program, what it stands for and what it actually involves.

03.01.2022 Whilst it is true that first time mothers and mothers who have not successfully breastfed before will need extra support, ALL mothers should receive individualised attention with regards to initiating, maintaining and managing breastfeeding. www.bfhi.org.au

01.01.2022 New announcement on the website today for Accredited Facilities.