Parenting Support Links
Parenting Support
- Australian Multiple Birth Association - AMBA is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation that provides support, resources and education to families and/or carers with multiple births.
- Bub Hub - Victoria's most comprehensive online directory of pregnancy, baby & toddler services.
- Raising Children Website - Government website based on evidence based parenting ideas.
- Ask Dr Sears - Bill and Martha Sears Coined the term "Attachment Parenting" - find out what they have to say about it at their site, as well as lots of info about a whole range of child health and parenting issues.
- Jellyfish Connection - Parenting Information website
Postnatal and Antenatal Depression
- Post and Antenatal Depression Association - PANDA is a Victorian, not-for-profit, self-help organization that was formed in 1985 to provide confidential information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders, including partners and extended family members.
Breastfeeding Support
- Australian Breastfeeding Association - The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation of people interested in the promotion and protection of breastfeeding. Amongst these are breastfeeding women and their partners and health professionals.
- Australian Certified Lactation Consultants Association - LCA is the only national, non-profit, incorporated professional association for Australian International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs/LCs). Includes "Find a Lactation Consultant."
- Kellymom - Evidence Based Information about Breastfeeding and Parenting Issues. Lots of practical advice on a range of issues including Tandem and Extended Breastfeeding.
Single Parenting