PLAN TO BREASTFEED, PLAN TO SUCCEED! ILLAWARRA REGIONAL BULLETIN Northern Illawarra Group Leader & Breastfeeding Counsellor Hazel Ph: 4283 4114 or 0414 463 976 Breastfeeding Counsellors: Amanda Ph: 0439 497 950 Anna Ph: 4268 0446 Nicole Ph: 0403 129858 Southern Illawarra 1964 – 2014: 50 Years of Supporting Australia’s Mothers The Australian Breastfeeding Association celebrates its 50th jubilee in 2014! We have lots of exciting events planned and hope you will join the celebrations. Breastfeeding, while natural, is a learned skill, so come along to one of our meetings to help you get off to the right start with information and knowledge. Our meetings are informal and supportive, providing an opportunity to meet other mums and to share ideas and feelings about breastfeeding and mothering. Our meetings are child and baby friendly. More than breastfeeding counselling.... you don’t need to have a breastfeeding problem or to be breastfeeding to come along, as your experiences of being a mother are valuable. So join us for a couple of meetings and see how we function. We rely on the fantastic and generous work of our volunteer members to keep our group running. For details of the activities of the group, please contact group leaders Hazel 4283 4114 and Teena 4262 8113. NEW MOTHERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN WELCOME! About ABA The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and Group Leader and Breastfeeding Counsellor Teena Ph: 4262 8113 ABA help more than 80,000 mothers each Breastpump Hire with mothers and babies. ABA was founded Amanda Teena Ph: 0439 497 950 Ph: 4262 8113 year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working in 1964, as the Nursing Mothers Association, by six Melbourne mothers with the aim of helping other mothers. This mother-to-mother Vision & Mission Vision Breastfeeding is recognised as important by all Australians and is culturally normal. Mission As Australia’s leading authority on breastfeeding, we support, educate and advocate for a breastfeeding inclusive society. support continues today. Our 1,100 volunteer Website: abaillawarra.webs.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: Breastfeeding Illawarra breastfeeding counsellors and educators are mothers who have breastfed their own child(ren) and completed a Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education. ABA is a Registered Training Organisation offering nationally recognised courses. Information: www.breastfeeding.asn.au www.mothersdirect.com.au An Australian Government Initiative Available 7 days a week 24 hours M EETING DATES All Northern Group Mum 2 Mum meetings run between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Meetings can be confirmed with Hazel on 4283 4114 or 0414 463 976 or on our Facebook site. Breastfeeding Education Class - APR Family Cottage (12:30pm – 5pm) (To register phone (02) 8853 4900 or check website for more details) Sat 1 Tues 11 Feb All Southern Group Mum 2 Mum meetings run between 10am and 12 noon (unless otherwise stated). Meetings can be confirmed with Teena on 4262 8113 or on our Facebook site. Thur 13 Baby Led Solids @ Hazel’s ABA Illawarra 50th Birthday Celebration – 7pm for dinner (check Facebook for more information) Fri 14 Expressing & Storing @ APR Family Cottage Breastfeeding Women & Work @ Renee’s Fri 14 Night Time Parenting @ APR Family Cottage Thur 27 Next birth after a Caesarean - Guest Speaker @ Nicole’s Fri 28 Weight Gains: too much or not enough? – Guest Speaker @ APR Family Cottage Tues 29 Breast & Nipple Care @ Hazel’s Fri 11 Down Below! Menstruation, Pelvic Floor, Incontinence @ APR Family Cottage Breastfeeding Education Class - APR Family Cottage (12:30pm – 5pm) (To register phone (02) 8853 4900 or check website for more details) Sat 3 May Breastfeeding Life with a Toddler & New Baby @ Renee’s Fri 23 Jun Fri 28 Fri 7 Mar Apr ABA’s 50th Birthday Celebrations @ APR Family Cottage Fri 9 National Mothering Week @ APR Family Cottage Fri 23 Post Natal Depression - Guest Speaker @ APR Family Cottage Thur 12 Exploratory Play & Learning - Guest Speaker @ Anna’s Fri 13 Fact or Fiction? @ APR Family Cottage Fri Night 20 Bulletin Planning Meeting at 7pm @ Renee’s Fri 27 Sex & the Breastfeeding Woman @ APR Family Cottage Thur 3 Mum2Mum Play Date @ Little Stompers Thur 24 Breastfeeding through Pregnancy & Tandem Feeding - Guest Speaker @ Nicole’s Fri 25 Breastfeeding Drop-In & Mum2Mum Morning @ APR Family Cottage July Because this bulletin is prepared in advance, changes to a meeting are sometimes unavoidable. If possible, please ring the above mentioned phone numbers to confirm the meeting is on.