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COVID-19 vaccination guidance

Up to date information for breastfeeding mothers about compatability of the COVID-19 vaccine with breastfeeding. The guidance, in the form of an infographic, was launched by the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA), the New Zealand Breastfeeding Alliance (NZBA) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

COVID-19 vaccination guidancenittybrown2021-04-06T11:57:39+10:00

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Call for Action

Did you know that in Australia there is currently no [...]

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Call for ActionABA Rose2020-11-25T11:37:39+10:00

Friends and colleagues group membership discount

As part of World Breastfeeding Week 2020, ABA would like to introduce ABA Professional Membership discount for groups of friends and colleagues.

Friends and colleagues group membership discountABA Rose2021-04-05T14:08:18+10:00

Providing breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic: Concerns of mothers who contacted the Australian Breastfeeding Association

ABA Research published online ‘pre-print’. Concerns of mothers seeking [...]

Providing breastfeeding support during the COVID-19 pandemic: Concerns of mothers who contacted the Australian Breastfeeding AssociationSteve Miller2021-04-05T14:09:52+10:00

World Health Organisation launches 2020 Report on the Status of The Code

A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals that despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk substitutes, countries are still falling short in protecting parents from misleading information.

World Health Organisation launches 2020 Report on the Status of The CodeSteve Miller2021-04-05T14:13:00+10:00

World Health Organisation launches 2020 Report on the Status of The Code

A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals that despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk substitutes, countries are still falling short in protecting parents from misleading information.

World Health Organisation launches 2020 Report on the Status of The CodeSteve Miller2020-06-03T14:57:44+10:00

Australian Bushfires Royal Commission 2020

A Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements is being held as a review of the management of the bushfire emergency over the last summer. ABA has submitted feedback regarding planning and preparation around the care of infants and young children in emergencies.

Australian Bushfires Royal Commission 2020Steve Miller2021-04-05T14:15:26+10:00

Australian Bushfires Royal Commission 2020

A Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements is being held as a review of the management of the bushfire emergency over the last summer. ABA has submitted feedback regarding planning and preparation around the care of infants and young children in emergencies.

Australian Bushfires Royal Commission 2020Steve Miller2020-04-30T12:10:20+10:00

COVID-19. Breastfeeding Information and Research Team, Australian Breastfeeding Association

COVID-19 is a corona virus, with much still to be learned about its transmission. Breastfeeding and breastmilk are well-known to be protective against a wide range of viruses1 and health professionals can confidently reassure breastfeeding mothers that they can continue to breastfeed.

COVID-19. Breastfeeding Information and Research Team, Australian Breastfeeding AssociationSteve Miller2021-04-05T14:26:07+10:00

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