Mum-to-be Chelsea had always planned to breastfeed.  Throughout her pregnancy she hadn’t really thought about how she would feel if she couldn’t breastfeed her baby, so when daughter Jaycee was born and she had difficulties breastfeeding, it came as shock.  The Breastfeeding Centre WA is here to help mums like Chelsea....

During World Breastfeeding Week 1 to 7 August, we celebrate the benefits of breastfeeding not only for people but also for the planet. Breast milk is a natural, renewable food that is environmentally safe: produced and delivered without pollution, packaging or waste. At KEMH, we are incredibly proud of our 94 per cent success rate of women who initiate breastfeeding and of the part we play in contributing to healthy people and a healthy planet.

When WNHS Nursing and Midwifery Coordinator, Jenni White heard the question “can you deploy in 12 hours?” her exciting yet unprecedented journey into the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Having a baby is an emotional experience at the best of times. During a pandemic, there may be extra challenges for you and your family.

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or tearful during your pregnancy or after your birth at King Edward Memorial Hospital, contact your GP, midwife or obstetrician.

If you need to talk to someone urgently, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.