Breastfeeding– in the Local Community  Promote and educate in the community  Support local women with breastfeeding and     parenting We have representatives on the Greater Shepparton Best Start Breastfeeding Workgroup to develop programs of support that meet the needs of local families Counselling on the National 24hr Breastfeeding Helpline Conduct antenatal talks Promote breastfeeding at public events  Breastfeeding Education Sessions ABA NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1800 686 268 (1800 mum 2 mum) Call anytime –day or night, weekends, public holidays to gain valuable assistance, suggestions and reassurance. What is an ABA get together like?  Support for your choices  Great ideas and suggestions to help you in parenting and breastfeeding when you ask  Accepting of you and your parenting ideas  An opportunity to learn about breastfeed- ing during your pregnancy  Trained ABA counsellors to answer your breastfeeding questions  Free parenting and breastfeeding books, DVDs, slings to try The benefits of joining ABA YES – YES – YES  People who care about breastfeeding  A hot cuppa and a bite to eat with a safe place for the kids to play  Current, reliable breastfeeding information Breast Pump Hire  FREE Breastfeeding book (value $34.95)  Essence magazine posted to you every 2 months  24 hour help –phone or email  Discount Mothers Direct shopping  Subscriber only website section  FREE borrowing of group library resources– latest information & DVDs We hire hospital grade Medela Lactina Breast pumps and sell manual pumps to members and non members alike. 50% Discount on pump hire for members. For any enquires about the hire of a pump please call Tish 58001234 Let us help you make an informed decision about the pump which is right for you. Production of this calendar is proudly supported by; Wendy Lovell MP Member for Northern Region Victoria G R O U P C AL E N D AR : 2 0 1 2 AB N : 6 4 0 5 5 0 8 1 5 2 3 Australian Breastfeeding Association Shepparton & District Local mums Local support Local get-togethers Local friends Local fun Group Leader: Tracy 58316063 Breast Pump Hire: Tish 58001234 Counsellors: Trainee: Tracy 58316063 Sam 5825 2940 Tish 58001234 Ilse 5829 8226 www.breastfeeding.asn.au abashepparton@gmail.com Australian Breastfeeding Association Shepparton Group What does ABA Shepparton do? Our group would not be what it is today if we didn’t receive support from the local community. We also rely on the sales of our group projects to return breastfeeding education and support to our community’s families. We encourage you to purchase either of our projects by contacting us. Discussion meetings: an ideal opportunity  to meet other mums  to bring along any breastfeeding questions  for your babies/children to play in safe spaces  where lots of friendly faces welcome you. We ask that you bring a plate of food to share such as fruit, sandwiches, dips or biscuits. However, we appreciate that sometimes you may be too busy to organise this so please don’t worry -just come along anyway. Did you receive this bulletin via email? If not, it means that we don’t have your email address. Help us save some trees and email us at abashepparton@gmail.com Breastfeeding Educations Sessions Sessions include:  afternoon tea  information about breastfeeding & the early weeks  opportunity to ask many questions.  demonstration feed by a local mum and her new bub Take home information resource pack Mid Trimester in pregnancy attendance is most comfortable however, you are welcome to attend at a time that most suits. Places are limited so book early with Tracy 58316063. 2012 classes February 5th March 25th May 6th Come along and catch us at a meeting.... Tuesdays 10 - 11.30 am held at the Cubby Toy Library Cnr Balaclava Rd & Wyndham St OR at the location stated call Tracy for further information 58316063. Jan 17th 31st Sleep Simply the Breast! Launch of group project travel cups Feb 14th 28th Breastfeeding in the heat Milk supply March 13TH 27th April 10 th 24th Managing time as a mother Latching Autumn stroll Meet @ Cussen Park Tatura Expressing & Storing Breastmilk th May 8 PLANNING MEETING 17th Mum’s night out. Venue TBA nd 22 Starting family foods June 5th 19th Group Resources Support  FREE EARLY DAYS SESSIONS  Early Daze 11.30-1pm runs every second Tuesday for mums with new babies... Please feel free to drop in to one of our Early Days sessions, where we can discuss topics or questions that are specifically appropriate for you and your baby during your first few weeks together. Jan 17th 31st March 13TH 27th May 8th 17th Feb 14th April 10th 22nd June 5th 28th 24th 19th Come and collect your FREE resource bag at these sessions. Valued at well over $30 each, Soak’ems Travel Mugs Simply the Breast Making toilet training easier To keep your drinks cold in summer and warm in winter or even think outside the box and have soup in winter and slushies in summer. Professionally presented, on a stainless steel finish is a printed logo with the slogan - Simply the Breast. Treat you or a friend with this great gift idea A Soak’em is a comfortable waterproof absorbent mat which sits on top of your child’s mattress.  Colorfast as well as machine washable and dryable to 90oC .  Just switch the Soak’em, not the sheets, for a clean dry bed.  Available in magic mauve. $12 each or call for a price on orders of more than ten. For information call Tish on 58001234. Single (90cm x 90cm) $37 Set (90cm x 90cm & 60cm x 50cm) $47 To order call Kellie 58218016