The Lactation Resource Centre specialises in providing the community and health care industry with comprehensive and readily useable information resources on all aspects of human lactation. We facilitate the further understanding of the scientific basis of lactation through education and research.   World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2010 World Breastfeeding week is celebrated in the first week of August every year and provides an opportunity to reflect on the value of the breastfeeding relationship to the baby, the family and the community. This year the theme is 'Breastfeeding: Just 10 steps - the Baby-Friendly Way' and is an opportunity for us to refocus our attention on and expand the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). So what is it all about? ...more on Australian Breastfeedng Association website   Research - Ethics - Knowledge 2010 A course for IBCLC education and all those interested in learning about infant feeding in Melbourne and Brisbane. June (2, 9, 16, 23), Aug 25, Sept (1, 8, 15) and Oct (6, 13, 20, 27) ...more   Alcohol and breastfeeding: a guide for mothers We do know that not drinking alcohol is safest. Knowing the facts about how alcohol affects breastfeeding will help you to decide how best to combine breastfeeding with drinking some alcohol....more *Hard copies of this leaflet are available free to LRC subscribers and health institutions caring for breastfeeding mothers within Australia. Please advise how many leaflets you require. Enquiries are also welcome from outside Australia, but there will be a charge to cover costs. Contact lrcadmin@breastfeeding.asn.au   An Introduction To Counselling The Breastfeeding Mother Workshop The aim of the workshop is to assist you as a health professional in developing your interactions around breastfeeding with mothers and their families. Open to all health professionals. Workshops can also be held in your area and tailored to your needs - please contact the LRC for more information.   Study Module Everyday Ethics for Lactation Consultants The purpose of this Study Module is to increase lactation consultants’ awareness of their ethical responsibilities to clients, colleagues and society in their professional capacity. ...more