Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding

[Barbara Glare & Chris Bright]

Hi,   Please don't make up breastfeeding packages from photocopied info etc.  As midwives, your time is waaay too precious.  The Australian Breastfeeding Association has great information that is sooooo cheap it's sinful.  And it's well-researched, up to date, well written etc and beautifully presented.  Most hospitals buy in bulk things like "breastfeeding confidence" (a small multi-page and extremely comprehensive booklet) and tip cards - 75c for 25 tip cards.  I have heard people say they are going to photocopy those- for the price it's not worth even standing in front of the photocopier   The Australian Breastfeeding Association's shop  is www.mothersdirect.com.au  There's a good section on handout literature in the "Health Professionals" section.   Barb   ----- Original Message ----- From: diane To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding Its Great. I have been soo waiting for this to come out as where I work we have been making up 'breasfeeding packages' with most of this info and fact sheets etc for over a year. It is very time consuming. Now this is out we can just give them the booklet! We also have a breasfeeding discussion sheet that mums fill out on their knowledge and learning needs, a BF risk assessment form (breast exam, any surgery etc) an an antenatal discussion list to attend at visits, that we have developed. Seems to be working well when we have the time to attend to them. Cheers, Di ----- Original Message ----- From: Pinky McKay To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding looks great! Pinky ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Glare & Chris Bright To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 7:49 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] New South Wales Health Booklet on Breastfeeding HI,   Very impressive http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2006/pdf/breastfeeding_booklet.pdf Barb Glare Mum of Zac, 12, Daniel, 10, Cassie 7 & Guan 3 Counsellor, Warrnambool Vic [EMAIL PROTECTED]   **************************************************   Ph (03) 5565 8602 Director, Australian Breastfeeding Association Mothers Direct www.mothersdirect.com.au