The Breastfeeding education for pregnant women with diabetes sessions runs weekly on Thursdays for one and a half hours from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm. This program is only available for women giving birth at Westmead Hospital.
This breastfeeding workshop is designed to give you the correct information about diabetes, gestational diabetes and breastfeeding your baby. A member of the lactation team is the facilitator. This program will provide additional information not provided in other breastfeeding programs.
It is recommended that you also book our Positive Breastfeeding class.
For more information, don't hesitate to contact your educator or the coordinators via WSLHD-Westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au for any questions or queries.
Topics:
- The importance of breastfeeding with diabetes
- Gaining confidence with hand expressing
- How to store Colostrum before baby's birth
- The importance of skin-to-skin immediately after birth
- Feeding frequently and effectively
- Managing low blood sugar levels in baby and avoiding separation
- What happens if my baby needs to go to the Special Care Nursery
- Breastfeeding resources
Bookings Essential
Cost: FREE - One ticket per couple
If you have any questions, email wslhd-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au
