The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia’s peak breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA helps more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working with mothers and babies.
Through a range of services, ABA supports and encourages those who want to breastfeed or provide breastmilk for their babies, and advocates to raise community awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and human milk to child and maternal health. Services include membership for both individuals, health students and health professionals, a 24-hour National Breastfeeding Helpline, an informative website, local support groups, antenatal classes and numerous print and digital resources.