Lifeblood Milk helps more of the tiniest Australians access donated breastmilk
By Laura Klein, PhD, Research Fellow, Milk, Australian Red [...]
SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 infection, breastfeeding, breastmilk and mother-baby separation
By Dr Susan Tawia, BSc PhD Dip Breastfeeding Mngt [...]
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.
Expanding information and care practices for women experiencing lactation after infant death
In recent years, stillbirth and infant death have gained increased attention in the media, and from policy makers, researchers and practitioners. Significantly, however, a mother’s lactation and milk donation options after stillbirth or infant death remain hidden.
Using the Coronavirus Pandemic as an Opportunity to Address the Use of Human Milk and Breastfeeding as Lifesaving Medical Interventions.
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, knowledge of how the virus progresses is incomplete. Currently, based on limited testing in COVID-19 and SARS (which is a very similar virus) and other respiratory viruses, breastmilk is thought not to be important in transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
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.
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 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.
Low Supply
Low milk supply is a common reason mothers give for stopping breastfeeding. However, most mothers can produce an adequate milk supply for their babies.
