Breastfeeding facts
“The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for babies to 6 months of age and from then for breastfeeding to continue alongside suitable complementary foods for up to 2 years and beyond.
Exclusive breastfeeding means that the baby receives only breastmilk. No additional food or drink are given, not even water.
The National Health and Medical Research Council recommends exclusive breastfeeding for around 6 months and then for breastfeeding to continue alongside complementary food until 12 months of age and beyond, for as long as the mother and child desire.”
Source - Breastfeeding rates in Australia | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding has health benefits baby and mum!
Mothers who breastfeed for longer periods of time are at lower risk for:
ovarian cancer
type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
heart disease and stroke
Breast cancer
Babies who are breastfed for longer periods of time are at lower risk for:
gastrointestinal infections
respiratory infections
ear infections
SIDS
necrotising enterocolitis in premature babies
sepsis in premature babies
leukaemia
dental malocclusions
overweight and obesity
The australian breastfeeding association
The Australian Breastfeeding Association is Australia's peak body for breastfeeding information, education and support. Their services include memberships for mums and their families, and membership for health professionals, a state-of-the-art online information hub, a 24hour Breastfeeding Helpline, LiveChat, mum2mum app, an informative website, local support groups, antenatal classes and numerous print and digital resources
Celebrating 60 years of trusted breastfeeding support | Australian Breastfeeding Association
Pippa offers a $50 discount on the initial consultation to members of the Australian Breastfeeding Association because the ongoing support families can receive from membership can make a real difference to the parenting journey
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