b"Image courtesy of V KappagodaThe piece of advice I would give to new parents isjust go with it. If your baby needs to be held for all her sleeps for a while, just do it (as much as you're able). If your baby needs to be fed for what feels like the millionth time that day, just latch her on. It can be exhausting I know. But it won't last forever. It feels like it will, but it won't.Everything is a phase!DesireeThe early days of breastfeeding andTALKING POINT IN parenting can be an emotional andMARCH 2020: intense time. Many mothers reach out to the ABA forIntroducing solidssupport at this time and throughout their breastfeeding journeys. The National Breastfeeding Helpline is available 24/7The introduction of solids or family year-round, including through the festive season. If you would like to give the giftfoods can be a time of excitement, of support to mothers and babies duringemotion and, yes, mess! What are this time, a gift to our festive appeal will go a long way. Funding helps usyour tips for introducing family support our mother-to-mother services, train new volunteers and continue ourfoods? What foods did your baby advocacy work.enjoy first? Please let us know! Please visit:Please email www.aba.asn.au/festiveappeal19 to donate.essence@breastfeeding.asn.au, remembering to include your name and town/suburb. December 2019 A ustralian Breastfeeding Association | Essence |11"