Maternal and infant nutrition

Breastfeeding

• Importance of breastfeeding
• Planning to breastfeed
• How to breastfeed
• Breastfeeding problems

Infant nutrition

• Introducing complementary foods
• Overweight and obesity in young children

Healthy lifestyle for mothers

• Pre-conception
• During pregnancy
• While breastfeeding
• Medications and substance use while breastfeeding

Professional development opportunities in maternal and infant nutrition

A list of resources, training and guidelines on maternal and infant nutrition for health workers.

Baby Friendly Health Initiative

What accreditation means for families and health services.

Where can parents, families and carers find more help?

Health professionals, helplines, websites and specialised services you can refer parents, carers or families to for further assistance.