You and your baby have made it past a year of breastfeeding. Congratulations!

It can be hard to imagine how feeding an older baby or toddler could work for your family - especially as many mums find that family and friends feel uncomfortable with the idea of breastfeeding beyond 12 months. However, breastfeeding continues to provide benefits to both you and your child. If you aren't ready to wean you don't have to!

You may (or may not!) be thinking about making some gentle changes, such as dropping the night-time breastfeeds, but perhaps you're not feeling too sure how to go about it. 

Bring all your questions and we will share some information and ideas about how to manage breastfeeding for your older baby or toddler.

Connect & Share sessions involve getting together to participate in a facilitated group chat on a particular topic. After a general welcome and introduction we will have around 15-20 minutes of formal discussion on the chosen topic, followed by informal social time and individual support with a breastfeeding counsellor. For attendees wanting to find out more on the topic, the facilitator will direct them to supporting ABA resources.

Participants are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, and provide input.

This is a very relaxed meet up – it’s fine if you come late/leave early – we know what it’s like to be operating on baby time! Partners, expectant parents, friends, and children are welcome.

LOCATION: Newport Hub - Program room 1, 13 Mason St, Newport VIC 3015

Same building as the library. Best entry for program room 1 is via the rear doors near the carpark at the back of the building or via the side glass door (where all the windows are at the side of the building).

Phone or text Mel if you get lost 0422551598.

Car park entry is via Derwent St. Great public transport access – Newport Community Hub is 1 min walk from Newport train station and is opposite the Newport bus interchange.