The North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is excited to announce an antenatal breastfeeding session exclusively for pregnant and breastfeeding north west mothers next month.

A visiting lactation consultant from the Townsville University Hospital will join the North West HHS midwifery team in hosting an information session for new and expectant mothers.

North West HHS Midwifery Educator Helen Bailey said the information session was an exciting opportunity to share breastfeeding information with the local community who may be eager to hear from an expert in the field.

“We are excited to have secured a lactation consultant to come to Mount Isa and share information and resources about breastfeeding and answer any questions our pregnant or breastfeeding women have,” she said.

“A lactation consultant specialises in breastfeeding and can help parents work through challenges that come with breastfeeding like milk supply and breastfeeding positions.

“We have already changed the location of the session after significant interest, so we are really excited about it!”

The information session will take place on Tuesday 2 August during World Breastfeeding Week. The session starts at 9am in the Maternity Education Room at the Mount Isa Hospital and is open to pregnant or breastfeeding women. No referral or RSVP is required.

For further information, please contact Helen Bailey on 0466 691 607.