Breastfeeding support for mothers

Wodonga Council is providing free support and education to breastfeeding mothers via its new Baby Hub.

As well as regular Maternal and Child Health consultations, the team now operates every Thursday morning at Stanley St from 9am to 12pm to provide breastfeeding support.

Team Leader Maternal and Child Health Nicole Byrne said Wodonga MCH had six nurses who were Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) management of breastfeeding.

“Our MCH consultants work in a variety of settings, providing leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research for breastfeeding mothers,” she said.

“MCH nurses are highly qualified and work to actively encourage and support mothers at all stages of their journey through motherhood and breastfeeding.

“Mums and bubs can attend for support, advice and information on any aspect of breastfeeding. No appointment in necessary, you can just drop in.”

The Wodonga MCH service provides free (time limited) access to breast pumps.

“We work in collaboration with other local breastfeeding support services such as the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Albury Wodonga Health and the Parents and Babies Service,” Ms Bryne said.

“We know it can be a stressful time for mothers and this drop-in service offers a great place for mothers to get free, accurate information and support with breastfeeding.”

Breastfeeding Awareness Week runs from today until August 7.