World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated across the world every year from 1 August to 7 August. This year’s theme is Enabling breastfeeding – making a difference for working parents.
Our Bondi Road doctors understand the challenges faced by mothers who juggle childrearing duties, whilst breastfeeding, and managing the mental stresses of nurturing a newborn with minimal sleep.
At Ocean Medical Practice Bondi, our female GPs are also mums with young children who have experienced first-hand the challenges of breastfeeding, and returning to work in the post-pandemic work life.
Our Bondi doctors encourage breastfeeding for the first 6 months where possible. The health impacts of stopping breastfeeding early include:
- an increased risk of gastrointestinal, respiratory and ear infections.
- Increased likelihood of hospitalisation for infections.
- Missing our on many antibodies that help protect against infections and build your baby’s immune system.
- This also means fewer visits to the doctor and less time off work for parents.
At Ocean Medical, our Bondi Medical Centre doctors and nurses hope to play a part in World Breastfeeding Week by educating mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding, correct latch techniques, and proper breastfeeding positions during pre and post-natal visits.
Our doctors can explore strategies to help enable breastfeeding to continue for the first six months and continue thereafter alongside complementary foods for up to one year or longer.
Our Bondi GPs can provide support for breastfeeding difficulties such as latching problems, nipple pain, or concerns about milk supply. Our doctors may refer mothers to lactation consultants or breastfeeding support groups if needed. Our medical centre team can also Monitor Baby’s Growth and Development to ensure they are thriving and gaining weight appropriately during breastfeeding.
At Ocean Medical, our Bondi Medical Centre team can address maternal breastfeeding conditions such as mastitis or inadequate milk supply or offer guidance on how to continue breastfeeding, pumping and storing milk on returning to work. Our doctors also regularly check on your mental health well-being and can refer to other support services if required, such as Tresillian.
Ocean Medical Practice Bondi is conveniently located a short stroll from Bondi Beach and Bondi Junction. For online bookings, click here or contact our friendly reception team on 9386 9822
