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Facts and figures
Promoting breastfeeding – key facts
List of benefits of breastfeeding, and basic facts and figures about breastfeeding in NSW (NSW Health).
Lactation Resource Centre
Comprehensive series of articles (no subscription needed) on breastfeeding issues, as well as information on breastfeeding resources and services.
Benefits of breastfeeding
Article giving overview of health benefits of breastfeeding in developed countries (NSW Public Health Bulletin).
Factors affecting breastfeeding practices
A review of research on breastfeeding practices, with recommended framework to guide further research (NSW Health).
The optimal duration of breastfeeding
Summary of practice and research on duration of breastfeeding.
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
Global initiative jointly developed by WHO and UNICEF. A baby-friendly hospital is one where a mother’s informed choice of infant feeding is supported.
NSW Centre for Public Health Nutrition reports
Three reports prepared on behalf of NSW Health, and the special March–April 2005 edition of Public Health Bulletin on breastfeeding.
International Breastfeeding Journal
Online journal encompassing all aspects of breastfeeding
Policies of professional associations
RACP Paediatric Policy on Breastfeeding
Benefits of breastfeeding and barriers to adoption, with list of recommendations, from the Paediatric and Child Health Division of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Guidelines on Supporting Breastfeeding Women in the Workplace
NSW Nurses’ Association guidelines, including benefits of breastfeeding for working women and their employers, and list of recommendations.
ANF Promoting Breastfeeding Policy
Australian Nursing Federation’s policy on a range of issues to do with nursing and breastfeeding.
PHAA Breastfeeding Policy
Public Health Association of Australia’s stance on breastfeeding, including wide-ranging list of recommendations.
PSA Infant Feeding Position Statement
Document (pdf 91kb) explaining current position of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, including pharmacists’ role in encouraging breastfeeding.
ALCA Breastfeeding Policies
The Australian Lactation Consultants Association’s policy on breastfeeding, including professional responsibilities of lactation consultants.
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
Policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, including recommended practices, and role of paediatricians in promoting breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding associations and alliances
Australian Breastfeeding Association
An organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding, including breastfeeding women, their partners and health professionals.
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
A global network of organisations concerned with the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide.
World Health Organisation: Child and Adolescent Health and Development (CAH)
Responsible for health, growth and development for children aged from 0 to 19 years, particularly in areas of childhood illness, rights, sexual health and HIV/AIDS.
