Abreast Network

WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2026
Join Dr Sharon Perrella for a free online webinar on - what makes it work?

Whether you are a parent, expecting a baby, or a health professional providing care during pregnancy and the months after birth, this session will provide useful insights on:

- Preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy
- Setting up for success in those critical early weeks
- What to do when things go wrong
- Making the breastfeeding journey work

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A.

Event details: Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 7:00 PM (Online via Microsoft Teams)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993580704553?aff=oddtdtcreator

UWA: Breastfeeding Experiences after PPH and/or Placental Anomalies Thank you for considering to participate in study involving Breastfeeding Experiences after Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) and/or Placental Anomalies

We’re thrilled to wrap up another successful Conference!
Grateful to our inspiring speakers, dedicated volunteers, and all attendees who contributed to insightful discussions, powerful connections, and actionable takeaways. Together, we discussed the latest evidence on issues such as tongue tie and breast feeding, highlighted innovative research, and laid the groundwork for collaborative impact in our field. See you next year!

Yesterday, our Senior Paediatric Physio John presented at the 2026 ABREAST Conference.

John discussed musculoskeletal conditions that can impact a baby and their ability to breastfeed. This included:
▫️Torticollis
▫️Plagiocephaly (flat head)
▫️Down Syndrome and babies born with low tone
▫️Cleft palate
▫️Congenital heart defects
▫️Tongue ties

Johns area of speciality is working with newborn infants and their parents who present with the above conditions. Part of his Masters at Monash University focussed on developing a screening tool for health practitioners to aid in the diagnosis and therefore early intervention treatment of babies with these conditions.

Well done John! Your experience and expertise is invaluable in our clinic.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for this years Conference at The University of Western Australia.
Your generous support accelerates our research and makes events like this possible!
We are extremely ,

Western Family Practice
Next Bite
Gov of WA, Dept of Health, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office
Kings Park Motel
Assay Matrix