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Breastfeeding is universally acknowledged as the best way to feed a baby, providing significant health benefits for both mother and baby.
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months provides necessary nutrients and energy, helps develop a strong immune system, supports jaw and mouth development, and reduces obesity risk. Source 1
For mothers, breastfeeding can lower the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and enhances bonding through oxytocin release. Source 1, Source 2
Pregnancy can also increase vulnerability to mental health issues, with anxiety disorders affecting 10 to 20 per cent of mothers, often co-occurring with depression. Source 3
Where to refer?
If experiencing mental health symptoms or concerns about breastfeeding, mothers can seek support from services like:
- NSW Perinatal Infant Mental Health Services
- Australian Breastfeeding Association
- Karitane
- Tresillian
- Pregnancy Birth and Baby
- Child and Family Health Nursing Services
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Yes/NoMothers can also contact local breastfeeding support clinics
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Suburb |
Day |
Location |
Address |
|
Bankstown |
Mondays, 9am-12pm & 2pm-4pm |
Panania ECHC |
Cnr Anderson and Peffer St (near Library), Panania |
|
Fairfield |
Mondays, all day |
Mount Pritchard Clinic |
476 Cabramatta Rd, Mount Pritchard |
|
Hoxton Park |
Fridays |
Hoxton Park Community Health Centre |
596 Hoxton Park Rd, Hoxton Park |
|
Macarthur |
Mondays
Wednesdays
Thursdays |
Narellan CHC
Ingleburn ECHC
Mawson Park Campbelltown |
14 Queen St, Narellan
39 Carlisle St, Ingleburn
In the park behind the bowling club |
|
Bowral |
Wednesdays |
Mittagong |
Main St, Mittagong |
*Appointments only via Triple I at 1800 455 511