World Breastfeeding Week: our top breastfeeding posts to support mums

There’s nothing more natural than a mother breastfeeding her baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.

This week is World Breastfeeding Week, and the theme is “support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”.

While breastfeeding is planet-friendly, the key is making sure women are supported through their breastfeeding journey, so they can feel empowered to overcome some of the challenges that might come with breastfeeding.

Here are some of our top resources and blog posts to help support mums and mums-to-be.

How to prepare for breastfeeding when you’re pregnant

Breastfeeding in public: a guide for new mums

Mums share their best piece of breastfeeding advice

5 breastfeeding essentials for new mums

Watch: a midwife answers all your pregnancy, birth and beyond questions

Breastfeeding support

Australian Breastfeeding Association

Call the Australian Breastfeeding Association helpline 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268). 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lactation consultants

A lactation consultant can help you with any breastfeeding challenges you might have. Search online or visit the Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) to find a lactation consultant near you.

PANDA

If you or your partner are feeling depressed or anxious, PANDA is here to help. Call 1300 726 306 Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 7 pm.