FAQ's
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
- Natural..designed for human babies, no missing ingredients
- Protective provides immunity for baby, reduces the risk of adult illness especially diabetes & cardiovascular disease, reduces the risk of obesity
- Environmentally friendly does not contribute to any carbon footprints
- Safe especially tailored for baby at his/her age, reduces the risk of allergy
- Cost effective free
- Peaceful place for baby , secure and warm
What benefits directly affect Mums?
- Reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Uses fat stored in pregnancy
- Have milk will travel
- Self confidence booster
What are the benefits to Dad?
- Being part of a support team providing the best care for baby and mother
- Knowing that breastfeeding is keeping baby and mother happy
- Knowing that exclusively breastfeeding saves money
- Knowing that his support impacts enormously on the success and duration of breastfeeding
How do I know I will be able to breastfeed?
Very few women are not able to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is a learnt art for mother & baby.
Advice from the following will help:
- Lactation Consultant
- Your local Australian Breastfeeding Association
What do I need to know about breastfeeding?
- Early skin to skin soon after birth will help with my baby’s breastfeeding
- Good attachment & positioning helps with breast emptying
- It can take time to learn to breastfeed & there is help at hand
- Spend time with those who are experienced in breastfeeding
- All new mothers are tired after the birth of a baby
- Breastfeed exclusively for 6 months & continuing for more than 12 months gives your baby the best possible start
