breastfeeding

Today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week, with the theme focusing on the benefits of supporting breastfeeding mothers.

Arj Barker has doubled down on his decision to tell a mother who was breastfeeding to leave his show after her baby made gurgling noises.

Before Desiree D’Cruz had her first baby in 2017, there was one thing that worried her more than anything: breastfeeding.

The report of the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce mentions birth only twice, and breastfeeding not at all. Yet, properly valued, breastmilk contributes $154 per litre to the Australian economy.

Explore breastfeeding’s political, economic, and gender dynamics in this analysis of parenting, work, and societal pressures.

Following the recent ejection of a breastfeeding woman from a Victorian court, the Greens are calling on the state government to update laws.

Court rooms cannot be arbitrarily closed to breastfeeding women. It’s against the principle of open justice, which is protected by law.

The breastfeeding woman was forced to leave court, and doctors and advocates have spoken out against the incident, calling it unacceptable. 

A number of female athletes will be attending the Olympics in three weeks’ time, having recently given birth.

How can we further improve the breastfeeding experience for new mothers? Let’s start by asking the women who know about it.

Some workplaces are finally adjusting the rules. While women are still being told to “move on” or to visit the official facilities.

I know there are some people that feel very strongly about breastfeeding, but my position has always firmly been: Do what works for you.