[ozmidwifery] Breastfeeding The Natural State

[Barbara Glare & Chris Bright]

Hi,   Not long to go until the Australian Breastfeeding Association's International Conference.  Already we have more than 500 registrants, but there's roon for plenty more.   We also have some space available for trade displays.  The prices are extremely reasonable  The sponsorship prospectus can be downloaded from www.cdesign.com.au/aba2005. The 3 day Conference program includes many well known and world renowned speakers - Dr James McKenna, Dr Brian Palmer, Prof Peter Hartmann, Sue Cox and Prof Heather Jeffery, Nancy Moorbacher Day 1 - Natural State - focuses on how babies and breasts are meant to be, their unique anatomical and physiological qualities, and the role we play in ensuring they get together for their mutual benefit. Day 2 - Stormy Weather - has the scientification of breastfeeding made it more difficult than what it is? Have we created conflict between instinct and expert? Day 3 -Cultural Perspectives - explores how cultural variations influence breastfeeding knowledge and practice. The provisional program has now been uploaded on the website and can be accessed at www.cdesign.com.au/aba2005.