Breastfeeding Education Classes

Although breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Most women, given time and support, can and do breastfeed. Our aim is to provide expectant parents with the confidence to successfully breastfeed their babies.

Our courses are designed for expectant and new parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after their baby's birth. We encourage parents to attend while pregnant or early after the birth. These sessions aim to expand upon the knowledge gained at antenatal classes, to give up-to-date information and insights into breastfeeding a baby and parenting in the early days.

We also try to include a real-life demonstration of breastfeeding by a volunteer mother with a small baby. This is subject to availability, but we usually manage to find a generous volunteer to provide this most valuable experience!

Our comprehensive workshop-style sessions cover:

  • How breastfeeding works and breastmilk is made
  • Breast and nipple care
  • How to breastfeed a new baby
  • What to expect from a new baby
  • Adjusting to parenthood, the effect of a new baby on the parents' relationship & the role of the father in breastfeeding

The cost is $85 per couple, which includes:

  • 3 hour workshop-style class, including time for afternoon tea
  • Refreshments provided
  • Folder of breastfeeding information and resources
  • One year's subscription to the Australian Breastfeeding Association (value $65.00) which includes:
    • Our comprehensive breastfeeding book Breastfeeding... Naturally (RRP $35.00)
    • Our bi-monthly magazine Essence
    • 10% discount on all Mothers' Direct products (www.mothersdirect.com.au)
    • 50% discount on breastpump hire
    • Access to our regular group support meetings and our up-to-date library of breastfeeding DVDs and books
    • Your subscription also helps to support our 24 hour telephone helpline (1800 686 2 686) which is free for everyone and staffed by trained volunteer counsellors.
  • Discounts are available for current ABA subscribers and for health care concession card holders - please ask.

Location, times and dates

Our classes this year will be held at

    Naremburn Community Centre
    7-9 Central St
    Naremburn

All classes are on Saturday afternoons from 2-5:30 pm. The following dates have been set:

13 February 2010 - Mid North Shore Group

26 June 2010 - Mid North Shore Group.

28 August 2010 - Mid North Shore Group

6 November 2010 - Mid North Shore Group

If you would like more information email us at abamns.bec@gmail.com.

Registration

If you would like to register for a class, please email the NSW Branch Office at nswoffice@breastfeeding.asn.au

We try to limit numbers to ten couples per class on a 'first come, first serve' basis, so early registration is recommended.