Milford Breastfeeding Clinic

30/10/2025

17/10/2025

Do doctors feel confident in their ability to respond to the concerns of their breastfeeding patients? Don't miss the opportunity in a collegial environment to learn, share and upskill in how to best advise your breastfeeding families at BMAAs inaugural Workshop for Doctors Nov 8. They will be grateful! SE bmaa.org.nz

24/08/2025

After 20+ years of working in Breastfeeding Medicine in Aotearoa I am very excited to share this first educational event for doctors. Hope to see you there.

Our inaugural Breastfeeding Medicine workshop is coming up soon, Saturday November 8th, at North Shore Hospital.

Early bird rate $205 (until 15th September)
Limited spaces available, breastfeeding babies (and carers) of course are welcome, just let us know when you register.

Aimed at all doctors who care for breastfeeding parents and babies, as well as those who wish to explore further specialising in Breastfeeding Medicine, content will include:

- Why breastfeeding matters
- Breastfeeding anatomy and physiology
- Mastitis management
- Painful breastfeeding
- Assessing and managing faltering weight gain
- Physiological infant care
- Tongue tie assessment
- Breast imaging in pregnancy and lactation
- Infant feeding in emergencies
Plus interactive myth-busting of common breastfeeding questions!

Register and secure your spot at our earlybird price today
https://forms.gle/GCyuyRdMJcRtEzA9A

08/08/2025

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/10-great-reasons-to-breastfeed-your-baby.html

Discusses nutritional advantages, convenience factors, milk supply, maternal benefits, and how to handle returning to the workforce.

08/08/2025

A real life experience of grief

Breastfeeding grief is real – and it’s time we talked about it

26/07/2025

New NZ research on the experiences of women receiving pateurised donor milk

“One Less Thing to be Worried About” – The Voices of Long-Term Users of Pasteurised Donor Human Milk

19/07/2025

Get together with friends and colleagues to attend the ABM Annual Meeting Online with group registration discounts available. Nov 11-14.

27/06/2025

Registration is now open for the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine's 30th Annual International Meeting, taking place virtually November 14-16, 2025!

To support an inclusive experience for our international community, the meeting schedule is structured in two time zones: Eastern Standard Time in the United States and Australian Eastern Daylight Time. This ensures attendees around the world can participate in live and on-demand sessions that fit their schedules. Expect expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and opportunities to engage with colleagues from around the world.

The full program and speaker lineup are currently being finalized — stay tuned! But don't wait to secure your spot at this milestone event: https://abm.memberclicks.net/annual-meeting.

26/06/2025

🎨 Breastfeeding is art.
Look at this lovely mural in Miranda del Ebro, Spain; This is a beautiful way to celebrate breastfeeding and a wonderful reminder of how we can through creativity.

📷 Photo credit: Emilia Bertolo. Shared with permission.

Image description:
A colorful mural on a building in Miranda del Ebro, Spain, shows a mother breastfeeding her baby. The mother smiles and holds her baby lovingly. The La Leche League International logo appears in the lower left corner. Below, people cross the street while a blue car drives by.