About this event

This three-hour Positive Breastfeeding Workshop is for women and their partner or support person. It will be held on Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. You can attend this program either face-to-face or online. A short break is included.

Ideal for pregnant women and partners if:

Attending the Saturday or Sunday Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop
Women who have had previous difficulties breastfeeding
Women who require additional information not provided in other programs.

The workshop is free for those attending the Saturday or Sunday Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop. When completing the registration page, you must include your booking number. Please select 'bonus ticket'.

This breastfeeding workshop is designed to give you the right information and support for breastfeeding your baby. The workshop is conducted by a qualified Lactation Consultant who will answer your questions, provide you with problem-solving strategies and boost your confidence so that you may successfully breastfeed your baby.

Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend. One ticket per couple.

Topics include:

Understanding how breastfeeding works
Positions for breastfeeding
Signs of successful breastfeeding
Normal behaviours for breastfed babies
Identifying possible breastfeeding problems – and what to do
Where to get help
Dad’s role – a key to successful breastfeeding
Diet, medications and alcohol with breastfeeding
Feeling confident

If you have diabetes, we recommend you attend our Breastfeeding Education for Pregnant Women with Diabetes education session, which runs every Thursday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. This is a FREE session in addition to the Positive Breastfeeding Workshop. Please ask your educator if you require additional information.

FAQ'S

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event? See parking and public transport information located at http://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Childbirth---Parenting-Education/Maps---Directions

Do I bring my partner to all the classes with me? Partners are encouraged to attend. You can bring a support person if your partner can't make it.

What can I bring to the event? You may like to bring a snack. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? Email WSLHD-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No

Can I update my registration information? Yes, you can return to the booking page to do so.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you don't need to bring your ticket to the event.

What is the refund policy?

A full refund may be given only in the following circumstances:

Premature birth
Hospital admission
Cancellation request 3 weeks before the class commencement date

If less than three weeks' notice, you will incur a fee of $30.00. NO REFUND will be given for cancellation requests less than three days before a class commences. NO REFUND will be given for change of mind after the program has commenced.

Private Health Fund rebates may be available after you've attended this workshop. A certificate is issued on request.