Feeding & Nutrition
Breastfeeding services
There are many support services that can help you with breastfeeding your baby.
Local breastfeeding services
Your local child and family health centre is there to help:
- Find your child and family health service
- Australian Breastfeeding Association or phone – 1800mum2mum / 18006862686 Breastfeeding and Medication Safety
Breastfeeding support services
Helplines
- The Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Breastfeeding Helpline– 1800 686 268 (24 hours, everyday) or mum2mum app
- KaritaneCareline – 1300 227 464
- TresillianParents Help Line – 1300 272 736
- Pregnancy Birth and Babyhotline – 1800 882 436
- Mothersafe– 1800 647 848 for concerns about exposures (e.g. medications, radiation) while breastfeeding.
Virtual breastfeeding clinics
- Karitane virtual breastfeeding clinic
- Tresillian telehealth consultation (speak to the helpline nurse about virtual breastfeeding support options)
Breastfeeding Information