Australian Breastfeeding Association
Upper Blue Mountains Group

ABN: 64 005 081 523
(formerly Nursing Mothers' Association)

Meetings | Email list | Classes | Fundraiser | Subscribe

For the details of upcoming events please see our calendar for August 2008 to March 2009 meetings.pdf. For reminders and updates there is our group announcements mailing list.

Our Raffle with Fourteen Prizes has been drawn. For more details of winners and prize donors see our fundraising page.

Welcome to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Upper Blue Mountains group. We cover the suburbs of Linden, Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson, Bullaburra, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Blackheath and Mt. Victoria. We have four counsellors: Natalie, Carrol, Yvette and Veronica; and three trainee counsellors, Jodi, Sara and Amy. As well we have some great group helpers and wonderful community of members. All coming together with their children and their uniqueness to form a harmonious and active group.

Every person who joins the Australian Breastfeeding Association can receive a free copy of "Breastfeeding Naturally", normally valued at $34.95. Renewing members have a new free gift when they renew. Subscribe online or subscribe when you sign up for a Breastfeeding Class.

The New Helpline number for NSW is: 02 8853 4999. The helpline is staffed by our extensively trained volunteer counsellors round the clock, seven days a week. There's also email counselling available from the ABA website.

The Australian Breastfeeding Association(ABA) is a large community-based self-help group, recognised as a leading authority on breastfeeding management. The Association provides innovative counselling and support services to the community and health sector throughout Australia. You will find a wealth of information for both breastfeeding women and for health professionals and others who are involved in supporting and promoting breastfeeding on their web site.

Visit Mothers Direct for online shopping. They stock a range of useful things for expectant mums, babies and children and any purchase you make helps support your ABA.

Lactation Resource Centre is a great resource for health professionals and anyone interested in learning more about breastfeeding.