Breastfeeding Information Session 18th February 2027

About this event

Western Sydney Local Health District and Westmead Hospital offer a breastfeeding information session, which you are invited to attend.

Sessions run on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

If you require a more interactive workshop, we encourage you to book the Friday night or Saturday morning Positive Breastfeeding workshop.

If you have diabetes, we recommend you attend our Breastfeeding Education for Pregnant Women with Diabetes education session that runs on a Thursday from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. This is session will be in addition to the Breastfeeding Information Session.

Please ask your educator if you require additional information.

Who will benefit from this Breastfeeding information session?

You may be about to become a mother for the first time, or you may have had previous difficulties breastfeeding. The breastfeeding information sessions aim to answer all your questions and explain any myths you may have heard regarding breastfeeding your baby.

What is covered:

• Why breastfeeding is important and the risks of not breastfeeding

• How your breasts make milk- supply and demand

• Skin-to-skin contact and the first feed

• Feeding cues and when to feed the baby

• Positioning and attachment of baby at the breast

• Rooming in, staying close to baby

• Normal newborn behaviour

• Signs baby is feeding well

• Normal weight changes for baby and breast changes for mum

• Community supports

• Returning to work- expressing breast milk

• Impact of dummies and bottle feeding on breastfeeding

• Common breastfeeding problems

• Contraception

Cost and bookings

Bookings are essential.

• Free if you have a Medicare card and are giving birth at Westmead Hospital

• $35 if you don’t have a Medicare card and are giving birth at Westmead Hospital

• $55 if you’re giving birth at another hospital

One ticket covers you and your partner or support person. They’re welcome to attend and don’t need a separate ticket.

Questions?

Speak with our team by email wslhd-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au