Breastfeeding Resources for Health Professionals
Documents & promotional materials
Videos
Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding: Getting started (0:06)
Chapter 1: Starting out (0:32)
Chapter 2: Getting closer (1:55)
Chapter 3: What to expect (3:55)
Chapter 4: Feeding cues (5:04)
Chapter 5: Making feeding comfortable for you and baby (6:03)
Baby-led attachment (6:52)
Mother-led attachment (7:39)
Chapter 6: How do I know if baby is getting enough? (10:58)
Hand expressing (12:02)
Reverse pressure softening (12:13)
Chapter 7: Help and encouragement (12:30)
Articles
The 40th Anniversary of The WHO Code
The month of May marks the 40th Anniversary of The WHO [...]
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).
Prescription medicines and breastfeeding women
Doctors may consider prescribing medicines for breastfeeding women during the [...]
Cup feeding flyer
There are a variety of methods to feed a baby expressed breastmilk or formula. One method is with a cup. Cup feeding is particularly useful during emergency situations.
The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes: frequently asked questions on the roles and responsibilities of health workers
This frequently asked questions (FAQ) document aims to provide health workers with information on their specific roles and responsibilities in protecting breastfeeding practices against the inappropriate promotion of breastmilk substitutes by manufacturers and distributors.
