Albany Creek-Caboolture ABA Group Contacts Group Co-ordinators &/or Counsellors: Julie Ph: 3298 5203 Justine Ph: 3325 1303 Lynn Ph: 3261 4762 Bronwyn Ph: 3166 9179 Email: albanycreekaba@hotmail.com Facebook Page: @ABAAlbanyCreek.Caboolture ABA website: www.breastfeeding.asn.au Local group web page

Breastfeeding Helpline 7 days 1800 686 2 68 The Breastfeeding Helpline is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Support Breastfeeding Mums Initiative

Facebook Page & Local Group page on ABA Website

Our group has a Facebook page. Please make sure you ‘like’ us to keep up to date with all meeting information, news and events. Just head to www.facebook.com/ABAAlbanyCreek.Caboolture Also, members can login to the “My ABA” page on the ABA website, and can now subscribe to our local group page for more group information. We will confirm your membership when you request to join our page.

Group Helper Positions

Tea/coffe person: VACANT! This involves bringing along our tea/coffee box to our meetings-this can be a short or long term job-even if you can do it for only a few weeks, it is a big help. Please speak to Julie/Justine/Lynn if you are interested in helping. Library: Melina/Natalie-thank you! Treasurer: Kate-thank you!

Bulletin for North Moreton Bay Region Albany Creek to Caboolture & Surronds ABA Group (including Bracken Ridge/Sandgate

areas) March-August, 2017 Number 79

Our Group:

'Mother-to-mother' support is the keystone of our local groups. You can come along and meet new friends, chat to other mothers, and discuss any concerns with a trained, volunteer breastfeeding counsellor if needed. It's great to connect with other mums, and get those hints and tips that only other experienced mums know! Meetings are informal, and our topics encourage discussion from mothers to talk about parenting and breastfeeding, and to share their experiences. We sometimes have Guest Speakers or social gatherings at parks or cafes. Breastfeeding Counsellors are usually available at our meetings. Children and support people are most welcome to come along. Please don’t worry if you are running a little late-we understand things don’t always go to plan with young babies and children. Tea and coffee is provided, but please bring morning tea to share with the group if able. If you enjoy attending our group, please consider becoming a member of ABA, as it is through membership that ABA has the funds to continue to provide services for mums.

WHAT’S INSIDE STORAGE OF BREASTMILK WHAT IS ABA? MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS BROKEN SLEEP BLOCKED DUCTS GROUP CONTACTS FACEBOOK PAGE & LOCAL GROUP PAGE GROUP JOBS PULL OUT DIARY DATES PUMP HIRE NEED HELP?

What is the Australian Breastfeeding Association?

The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is a voluntary organization whose primary aim is to encourage and promote breastfeeding as a natural part of mothering to all mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies, and promote skilled and loving mothering, while creating in the community an awareness of the importance of human milk.

Vision

Breastfeeding is recognised as important by all Australians and is culturally normal.

Mission

As Australia’s leading authority on breastfeeding, we support, educate and advocate for a breastfeeding inclusive society.

Becoming a member of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) can help you gain skills, confidence and overcome challenges so you can reach your breastfeeding goals.

Receive expert assistance from trained volunteer breastfeeding counsellors and friendship and practical support from other mothers.

Whether you are pregnant, fully breastfeeding, partially breastfeeding, expressing or bottle-feeding, members benefit by having access to the complete range of ABA services. Enjoy the extra benefits of membership to give you all the support you'll need!

Join online via the ABA website, or if you are having trouble joining, please call us during business hours on 03 9885 0855.

Membership includes: Book – New members receive a complimentary copy of our book

Breastfeeding...naturally (value $34.95)

Get the answers with email counselling- Have your questions answered with exclusive members-only email counselling from our trained breastfeeding counsellors, as well as our publicly available 24-hour Breastfeeding Helpline

LiveChat is an information providing service for members only

My Savings - Save on items like food, groceries, fuel, gifts, travel and movie tickets. *More information on My Savings can be found on our website

Breastfeeding education antenatal classes – Our members-only classes are presented by trained breastfeeding counsellors or educators.

Essence magazine – Mailed to you every 3 months, it's packed with practical tips that help you overcome those day-to-day challenges.

E-newsletter – Have the latest news, information and special offers from the Australian Breastfeeding Association emailed directly to you every month.

Half price breast pump hire - Members save 50% when they hire a breast pump through a local group.

Local Support Groups – You don’t have to do it alone! Meet new friends and have your questions answered at local get-togethers run by trained volunteer breastfeeding counsellors or educators.

Join the ABA family – As a not-for-profit organisation, the Australian Breastfeeding Association is funded primarily by members. Your membership enables us to continue our services in supporting and educating parents, health professionals and the community about breastfeeding.

YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT TO US- The Australian Breastfeeding Association collects names, addresses and payment information for the purpose of providing association services. Your personal details will not be given to any other party unless legally required to do so. Our privacy policy can be viewed at www.breastfeeding.asn.au or obtained by calling 03 98850855 during business hours. Your personal details may be used for internal fundraising purposes. Should you prefer not to receive these requests, please contact us.

One year Australian membership $70

One year Concession membership (Australian Health Care Card holders only) $55

Two year Australian membership $110

Need Help? We all need help from time to time, whether we are a new mum or experienced. ABA has several options that may be helpful. ABA Booklets (go to ABA website-Services-ABA Products) There are many titles to choose from containing a wealth of information, with various ideas on how to overcome breastfeeding problems and examples of mothers’ experiences. The booklets can be ordered over the phone for $7 each. Counselling You can get in touch with a counsellor at a local group meeting or on the breastfeeding helpline. A counsellor will talk through your situation, and will help you by offering suggestions or an idea to try. Members can also access LiveChat and email counselling. ABA Website www.breastfeeding.asn.au -has articles and information topics, links to videos and other websites, and how to access all of ABA’s services. ABA Forum Want mum-to-mum support but can’t get to a group meeting? Try the ABA online forum. The forum is a virtual group; the meeting runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! All you need is internet access. Access the forums from the link on the ABA website homepage. Group Library Our group has a library of books that members can borrow. Other Options Sometimes the problem may be outside of ABA range of training and you may need help from outside of ABA. Try contacting professionals like a Lactation Consultant (www.lcanz.org), Child Health Nurse, Dietician, your local GP or Paediatrician, Pharmacist or specialised support group. The ABA Helpline counsellors have access to a range of contact numbers.

Pump Hire

The North Moreton Bay Region has 5 Medela Symphony Hospital grade breast pumps to hire out to mothers. Breast pump hire officers (also Breastfeeding Counsellors!): Bronwyn (2 pumps)@Bray Park, 4500 Enquiries to: 0403 882 332 Donna (3 pumps) @Mt Samson, 4520 Enquiries to: 0425 232 330 Costs: Bond $100 (refundable) Symphony double kit $69 (mothers buy own kit to keep & reuse as needed) Weekly hire fee: ABA Member $25 Non member $50 Breastfeeding: Expressing & Storing Breastmilk Booklet $7 Our pump hire officers are volunteers, so will try to get back to you asap, but may not always be available immediately. The ABA website has some great resources about expressing, both written articles & videos. Pumps can also be hired out from QLD Branch Office (4/92 Merthyr Rd, New Farm Ph: 3254 2233 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm).

Everyone is welcome at our meetings!

ALBANY CREEK-CABOOLTURE & Surrounds GROUP CONTACTS Group Co-ordinators &/or Counsellors: Julie Ph: 3298 5203 Justine Ph: 3325 1303 Lynn Ph: 3261 4762 Bronwyn Ph: 3166 9179 Email: albanycreekaba@hotmail.com Facebook Page: @ABAAlbanyCreek.Caboolture

Breastfeeding Helpline 7 days 1800 686 2 68 The Breastfeeding Helpline is supported by funding from the Australian Government under the

Support Breastfeeding Mums initiative

THE AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION ABN 64 005 081 523

Everyone is welcome at our meetings!

This is Jill Jill has a baby

Jill knows that nothing compares to coming together for face to face time She goes to an Australian Breastfeeding Association Local Group Meeting to give and get breastfeeding support, and just to chat and hang out with other mums Jill feels better when she connects with other mums Be like Jill

What are blocked ducts? (excerpt from ABA Website)

Ducts carry the milk from deep in the breast to the nipple openings. Sometimes these ducts can become blocked. Milk builds up behind the blockage, a lump forms and your breast begins to feel sore. Your breast may become engorged in one area and might also look red.

Occasionally, a mother with a blocked duct may notice a white spot on her nipple too.

How can I prevent blocked ducts?

Feed your baby often. Avoid tight tops or bras or anything that puts pressure on your

breasts. Rest as much as you can, eat well and stay healthy.

How can I relieve a blocked duct?

Start treatment as soon as you feel a lump or sore spot. Rest as much as possible. Keep the affected breast as empty as possible by feeding from

that side as often as you can. Apply warmth to the affected breast area before a feed. Feed from the affected breast first, when baby is sucking

vigorously. Check that your baby is attached well and can get the milk

easily. Relax to help your let-down reflex work well. Gently but firmly massage the lump toward the nipple during

(and after) feeds. Change feeding positions to help empty the breast (having

baby lower than the blockage can help). Hand express if needed, before and after feeds. Cold packs after a feed may help relieve pain and

inflammation. See your medical adviser if you cannot clear the lump in a few

days, or sooner if you develop a fever or feel unwell.

Diary Dates March-August 2017

Meetings times for Strathpine/Albany Creek are 9.45am arrival, for a 10am start, and finish by 12.00pm.Burpengary meetings are 9:30-11:30am. Please don’t worry if you are running a little late-we understand things don’t always go to plan with young babies and children. Parking is available at all venues. Meetings are informal, and our topics encourage discussion from mothers to talk about parenting and breastfeeding, and to share their experiences. Tea and coffee is provided at meetings, but please bring morning tea to share with the group if able. Children and support people are most welcome to come along. Breastfeeding Counsellors are usually available at our meetings. *BLISS meetings-Breastfeeding, Laughter, Info, Support & Socializing!

VENUE LOCATIONS: Pine Rivers Community Health Centre: 568 Gympie Rd, Strathpine- MEETING HELD FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH-ask at reception for location of meeting room Albany Creek Library: Ferguson St, Albany Creek- MEETING HELD THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH-meeting rooms to the right when you enter the library Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road-MEETING HELD FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH- library is halfway between the train station and the main shopping centre. Meetings held in the enclosed courtyard area.

March 1st Wednesday

9:45/10-12

Breastfeeding with more than 1

Pine Rivers Community Health Centre

March 16th Thursday

9:45/10-12

Tips for Sleep & Settling

Meeting Room Albany Creek Library

March 24th Friday

9:30-11:30

Solids-when? why? how?

Burpengary Library Courtyard 121 Station Rd, Burpengary

April 5th Wednesday

9:45/10-12

All about teeth & teething

Womenspace, 11 Second Ave, Sandgate

April 20th Thursday

9:45/10-12

ABA-getting involved!

Meeting Room Albany Creek Library

April 28th Friday

9:30-11:30

Lumps, bumps, hot spots-breast & nipple care

Burpengary Library Courtyard 121 Station Rd, Burpengary

May 3rd Wednesday

9:45/10-12

Breastfeeding & mothering in a busy world

Pine Rivers Community Health Centre

May 18th Thursday

9:45/10-12

Guest Speaker

Meeting Room Albany Creek Library

May 26th Friday

9:30-11:30

Tips for Sleep & Settling

Burpengary Library Courtyard 121 Station Rd, Burpengary

June 7th Wednesday

9:45/10-12

Expressing, return to work/study

Pine Rivers Community Health Centre

June 15th Thursday

9:45/10-12

Guest Speaker

Meeting Room Albany Creek Library

June 23rd Friday

9:30-11:30

BLISS-Social morning

Mango Hill Tavern Cnr Anzac Avenue & Halpine Drive, Mango Hill

July 5th Wednesday

10-12

BLISS-park outing

Einbunpin Park, Lagoon St, Sandgate

July 20th Thursday

9:45/10-12

Baby’s growth in first year

Meeting Room Albany Creek Library

July 28th Friday

9:30-11:30

All about teeth & teething

Burpengary Library Courtyard 121 Station Rd, Burpengary

August 2nd Wednesday

9:45/10-12

Music for children

Pine Rivers Community Health Centre

August 17th Thursday

9:45/10-12

BLISS-social morning/planning topics

Meeting Room Albany Creek Library

August 25th Friday

9:30-11:30

Expressing/return to work/study

Burpengary Library Courtyard 121 Station Rd, Burpengary

How to cope with broken sleep (from ABA Website)

Having a new baby can be a very tiring time for parents. It can be hard to cope with broken sleep. This article gives some tips about how to cope with broken sleep.

Keep your baby nearby. Having your baby sleep close-by can make it easier to pick your baby up and feed your baby at night, especially if you are breastfeeding. Less moving around can mean less time awake and make it easier to get back to sleep. Breastmilk contains a hormone (cholecystokinin) which makes a mother and her baby sleepy – helping you both get back to sleep.1 The Sids and Kids Organisation recommends a baby sleeps in the same room as his parents for the first 6 to 12 months to reduce the risk of SIDS.2

Sleep when your baby sleeps! Even if you find you cannot go to sleep, just resting is better than nothing. So lie down and close your eyes. You may even drift off to sleep without realising it.

You may find it helpful for a friend or family member to watch your baby while you take a nap. It may be most helpful for a friend or family member to do this straight after a breastfeed to help ensure the maximum length of time before your baby needs another breastfeed.

If necessary to do so, change your baby’s nappy before a feed or between breasts (if your baby drinks from both breasts). This will mean that after you have fed your baby and he is sleeping, or drifting off to sleep, you will not risk waking him by having to change his nappy.

Do some physical activity such as a brisk walk during the day. Many people find that exercise during the day helps them to sleep better at night.

Keep lights low at night and get sunlight during the day. These things can help boost your own and your baby’s melatonin (sleepy hormone) levels, which can help both of you sleep better at night.3 Breastmilk has an amino acid (tryptophan) that is used by the body to make melatonin. Tryptophan levels increase and decrease with a mother’s circadian rhythm, so breastfeeding may help develop a baby’s circadian rhythm.4The circadian rhythm is one's 24 hour internal body clock. It is important to know, however, that a baby’s circadian rhythm only begins to emerge when a baby is around 2 months of age.5

All parents of babies get tired, whether their babies are breastfed, formula-fed, or mixed-fed There is no research evidence to indicate that giving a baby formula or starting solid food early makes a baby sleep longer. One study reported that parents of breastfed babies averaged 40-45 minutes more sleep time than the parents of formula-fed babies.6

Remember, it gets easier! Most parents find that things start to get easier

around the 3-month mark.

Storage of Breastmilk for home use *

Breastmilk Room Temperature

Refrigerator Freezer

Freshly expressed into a closed container

6–8 hrs (26ºC or lower). If refrigeration is available store milk there

No more than 72 hours. Store in back, where it is coldest

2 weeks in freezer compartment inside refrigerator (-15°C)

3 months in freezer section of refrigerator with separate door (–18°C)

6–12 months in deep freeze (–20°C**)

Previously frozen— thawed in refrigerator but not warmed

4 hours or less (ie the next feeding)

Store in refrigerator 24 hours

Do not refreeze

Thawed outside refrigerator in warm water

For completion of feeding

Hold for 4 hours or until next feeding

Do not refreeze

Infant has begun feeding

Only for completion of feeding, then discard

Discard Discard

**Chest or upright manual defrost deep freezer that is opened infrequently and maintains ideal temperature

*Reproduced with permission from National Health and Medical Research Council 2012, Infant Feeding Guidelines. NHMRC, Canberra p59.