The Raising Children Network now offers Australia’s most comprehensive, and completely free, online breastfeeding videos. These videos are a valuable resource to support mothers and their babies in the early days of breastfeeding with great tips and answers to common questions.
Developed in conjunction with breastfeeding and nutrition experts, the practical videos provide parents and parents-to-be with tips and answers to common breastfeeding questions, including an Australian-first animation on getting a good attachment.
Breastfeeding has health benefits for babies and mothers alike, and breastmilk is a key contributor to infant health. But breastfeeding can be hard, and for some women it’s really hard.
You have to learn breastfeeding, and it can take time to get the hang of positioning, attachment and reading baby’s cues. With the right support and encouragement, most women can overcome breastfeeding challenges.
The Raising Children Network’s breastfeeding videos also provide a great resource for all health and community professionals who work with parents and families with new babies – whether you’re a midwife, child and family health nurse, antenatal educator, obstetrician or GP.
The 10 short videos explain why breastfeeding benefits a baby and mother’s health, provide tips and information from credible experts, and include real stories from mothers talking about what worked best for them in getting the support they need to breastfeed.
Video topics include:
- breastfeeding positions and getting a good attachment
- baby-led attachment
- answers to common breastfeeding questions (including, how often, how long, waking baby, enough milk, too much milk, expressing)
- support through challenges, including if breastfeeding doesn’t work out.
The breastfeeding videos are accessible on mobile phone, tablet and computer – ideal for parents needing information anywhere, anytime.
Read more about breastfeeding, child development and parenting information on the Raising Children Network website.