Australian Breastfeeding Association
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organization of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. ABA was founded in Melbourne, Victoria in 1964.
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The confidence to grow
Australian Breastfeeding Association (formerly Nursing Mothers) has given me the confidence to grow and enjoy my mothering experiences. I have been encouraged to follow my instincts about the needs of my babies and I, and that every baby is a unique individual who has not read the same baby books that I have read. These skills have continued to grow as my children have, and the support of ABA meetings and counsellors has been invaluable. I have made many good friends and particularly value the non judgemental way counsellors offer a number of suggestions to any problems I have faced.
Margaret, Australia - 28 January 2005
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I have learnt so much
My whole journey of mothering would have been so different without this incredible association. I have learnt so much about my children and their individual styles and their different feeding patterns - which I learnt were all normal. I was taught that picking up my babies and holding them was okay to do, carrying them in a meh-tai and showing them love was a good thing. The new age of leaving your babies to cry and 'get over it' will never teach children to trust and love others if we don't show them how.
Linda, Australia - 28 January 2005
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I still have a wonderful network of friends
ABA was a wonderful when I moved town. I sat at home feeling the friendless for 3 months, then I went to my first meeting, I haven't looked back. That was 7 years ago, and I still have a wonderful network of friends around me.
Amanda, Australia - 28 January 2005
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So empowering
The Australian Breastfeeding Association was a breath of fresh air when I first joined with my almost 1 year old baby at the time - back in April 2001 :-) The support for breastfeeding was amazing, wonderful and so empowering for women and babies!!! I went on to be come a volunteer Breatfeeding COusnellor - because (a) I love the association and (b) Breastfeeding is the best start in any baby's life... my two children were both breastfed - my first till 14 months my second till 40 months. Absolutely the best thing on earth for babies and mums - GO ABA GO!!
Suzanne, Australia - 01 January 2005
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Helped me to relax
I love the ABA because in my first days home after the birth of my son I had great difficulty breastfeeding. I called an ABA counsellor and they gave me the support and encouragement I needed to get through those difficult first feeds and helped me to relax so that I could enjoy breastfeeding.
Rachel, Australia - 03 December 2004
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A worthy cause
An excellent nomination for a worthy cause. ABA has been a driving force in supporting mothers in Australia for over 40 years. I hope they continue for many more.
Suzanne, Australia - 30 November 2004
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Empathy, information and caring attitude
I have been involved in the ABA for 6 yrs, first as a mother who needed help and support. I have since become more involved in the association and value its empathy, information and caring attitude to not only breastfeeding but also parenting issues. It can be tough being a parent and not knowing how to deal with issues and being able to discuss them with other mothers in a non judgemental way is so encouraging. I have made many great friends in ABA and value the skills that I have learnt being involved.
Janine, New Zealand - 26 November 2004
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Acceptance and friendship
ABA has and continues to offer me huge amounts of support and inspiration. I truly appreciate the acceptance and friendship I have found. Keep up the great work!
Megan, Australia - 24 November 2004
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For mums all over Australia
The ABA is fantastic. It is a fabulous source of information and friendship for mums all over Australia who are passionate about breastfeeding and mothering. I just couldn't bare to be without it.
Rachel, Australia - 23 November 2004
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Not very many people realise
The women who volunteer their time to train as counsellors and community educators, then give their time to counsel mothers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, are the most wonderful people. Human breastmilk is very important but not very many people realise just how important it is. Mothering is a job worth doing!
Ros, Australia - 23 November 2004
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