Prepare to breastfeed with the Australian Breastfeeding Association

This World Diabetes Day the Australian Breastfeeding Association is running an online Breastfeeding Preparation Session designed specifically for expectant mothers with diabetes.

The 2-hour webinar will provide expectant parents with the practical skills and confidence to establish breastfeeding whilst managing diabetes. At the end of the session, participants will have the opportunity to ask a breastfeeding mum impacted by diabetes anything they want to know in the Q&A segment.

Topics covered:

- The impact of diabetes on pregnancy and breastfeeding

- Tips for establishing breastfeeding when you have diabetes

- Antenatal expression of colostrum

- Getting started - including holding and attaching baby

- Steps for a comfortable feed

- How to tell when baby is hungry

- Signs that baby is getting enough milk

- What’s normal for newborn feeding and common baby behaviours

- Where to go for help and support

The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, 14 November, 7-9pm (AEDT).

Register now or share the link with someone you know.

aba.asn.au/bps-diabetes

Organizer: Australian Breastfeeding Association

Event website: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/products/diabetes-breastfeeding-preparation-session-4

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