Hi everyone,
Happy New Year! Here we are in 2023. A new year means that it won’t be long until our Annual Health Professional Seminar Series. Registrations are open with an Early Bird rate currently in place. Have you had the chance to look at the topics being presented yet? I will be presenting an update on breast inflammation, mastitis and engorgement, and also presenting with Dr Karleen Gribble on the impact of breast procedures and surgeries on lactation and breastfeeding. The seminars are a great opportunity to be updated on the latest breastfeeding information while surrounded by friends and colleagues. Find out more here.
From February 10, 2023, you will start to notice some changes to information on our website – especially with regards to management of mastitis, engorgement and how we talk about reduced flow (blocked ducts). More information will follow with a Feature Article in next month’s edition of the newsletter, with an updated Mastitis Factsheet. The updated information is the result of a Roundtable that ABA held back in August with expert clinicians and academics from around the country. We reached consensus on key statements and the outcomes of the roundtable are reflected in the changes to our information.
In just a few days’ time you will hear from us again regarding our 2023 National Breastfeeding Helpline funding campaign. You will receive a link to DoGooder that will make it super easy to send a letter of support for ABA off to your local Federal Minister. Please share the link with any friends, family or colleagues who you think would be willing to show their support.
ABA’s WHO Code Taskforce continues to collect WHO Code breaches. Thank you to those who have already contributed WHO Code breach reports; we have been very happy with the response. If you spot any unethical advertising of formula and milk drinks for babies up to 36 months of age, bottles/teats, or foods for under 6 months of age, you can help by reporting it via our survey. To read more about the project and report a breach, click here.
Thank you for all your ongoing support,
Naomi Hull
Senior Manager Breastfeeding Information and Research
