Helping the milk flow!


Shepp Family Life review the top 5 things around Shepparton helping Milky Mama's on their BFing journey.

1. NEW breastfeeding friendly locations website. 
Out shopping? Hungry baby? Look up www.breastfeedingmap.com.au on your mobile to get what places are closest (Via your GPS or street name) where businesses have are more than happy to welcome your baby for their milky meal time! Other details include CHANGE TABLES and HIGHCHAIRS availability. Check it out and save it to your favourites.

2. Breastfeeding CAFÉ at Riverside. 
 If it’s just a delicious snack while you feed your baby, company with other mummas or you have a few questions, Mamas are all welcome to take advantage of this free and fun café down at Riverside Plaza.

3. Breastfeeding Support Service day stay unit. 
Those early days can be trying so don’t be afraid to take advantage of qualified and free lactation consultants in a friendly and caring environment (tears welcome!). Located on the corner  Numurkah Rd and Graham St, just as you turn from the main road to GV Health.  The Lactation Day Stay is a free service which is currently available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. No referral is necessary. Please call (03) 5831 1370 to make an appointment.

4.     Australian Breastfeeding Association Shepparton. 
Offering councilling, breastpump hire, workshops and great books on loan. National helpline for all your needs- 1800686268. Or try the abashepparton@gmail.com. 


5. Maternal Child Health Nurse 
And of course there’s always your Maternal and Child Care Nurse available for help and advice. Ph03 5832 9312.

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