There are many reasons why a baby might not want to feed, and these can vary depending on their stage of development or health. No matter the cause, it can be very upsetting for a mum. You may even feel rejected by your baby’s behaviour. Join us as we have a look at some of the reasons for breast refusal and share ideas about how to manage these and encourage your baby back to the breast.

Come along and join other mums for chat  ... and your first coffee is on us  Bring a friend or family member too.

The fabulous indoor play area & cafe is open from 10am - join us for a chat & to let the kids play before we start our discussion around 10:30am.

We would love for you to join us for a group chat about breast refusal & fussing at the breast.

Bring along any questions you may have around these or other topics.

We welcome everyone to come along regardless of the stage you and your baby are at now and whatever your choices are about how long to breastfeed. Your questions and contributions are welcome and help to reflect the range of parenting experiences. But please be respectful and thoughtful of the choices and situations of others as this can be a sensitive and sometimes challenging topic.

Want to ask questions about a different topic? Come along regardless - we tailor the conversation around those who attend or you can chat to a volunteer before/afterwards.

A trained breastfeeding counsellor will lead a discussion but your questions and experiences will guide the discussion.

*** If you or your child are unwell, we respectfully ask you not to attend. ****