Your guide for navigating the first 72 hours with your newborn.
The first 72 hours after birth is an important time for you and your baby and the beginning of your special relationship. Although it is an exciting time, it is common for parents to be nervous or unsure of what to expect in those early hours.
ABA is launching a new online learning and support resource to guide you through the first hours with your new baby, providing you with practical information and support. Hear from other mothers about their experiences of this unique time and what worked and didn’t work for them.
The First 72 hours - Part 1 is now available, guiding you through the first 24 hours with your new baby.
The First 72 hours online resource can only be accessed as part of ABA Virtual Village.
Topics
The First 72 hours (Part 1) online learning and support resource covers information on:
Getting breastfeeding started, including skin-to-skin
Routinely offered maternal and newborn healthcare procedures
Getting to know your newborn and their feeding and sleeping cues
Physical and emotional changes for mum & baby
Where to access further support
Experience the resource free
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Commonly asked questions
The First 72 hours (Part 1) online learning and support resource is now available! If you are an ABA Virtual Village member you can access the module here.
The online learning package is designed to be accessed in the weeks leading up to giving birth and the early days with your newborn.
No you don't. The online learning and support package is designed to be completed at your own pace. You can return to the module at anytime - picking up from where you've left off or referring back to content you've already covered if you need a refresher in those early hours.
ABA Virtual Village is just a click away
Access a world of online breastfeeding and parenting support and resources to empower your unique journey. ABA Virtual Village meets you where you're at. Connect from the office, from hospital or from the comfort of home.
Experience convenience and connection with live online sessions, personalised app notifications, local meet-ups, exclusive discounts and access to member-only resources.
What to expect from ABA Virtual Village
Learn to breastfeed for just $20!
ABA Virtual Village member price $20. Non-member price $125.
Boost your confidence and top up your breastfeeding knowledge with our world class online and in-person breastfeeding education sessions at a fraction of the cost.
Hour-by-hour guidance through baby's first days
ABA Virtual Village member-only
The First 72 hours - Part 1 is an online learning resource, guiding you through the experiences of the first hours and days with your new baby.
Unlimited access to live, twice-weekly newborn support
Included free, non-member price $50 per session
Newborn Virtual Village is there for you as soon as your baby arrives and packed with hints and tips for making the early days easier. Attend twice weekly, when you can.
Save 50% on breast pump hire
ABA Virtual Village members receive 50% discount
Some mums need to hire a breast pump. Enjoy a 50% discount from your ABA Local Group on the non-member price.
The info you need, as you need it, just a tap away
ABA Virtual Village member-only
Feel confident and prepared with hints & tips based on pregnancy stage or baby's age, sent via Journey with ABA in the ABA mum2mum app.
Unlimited access to live, support beyond the newborn stage
Included free, non-member price $50 per session
Access Connect & Share Virtual Village, monthly online sessions to learn and share with other early years parents.
Friendship and support from local members
ABA Virtual Village member-only
Find other local mums for walks, chats and baby playtime via Meet-ups in the ABA mum2mum app. Download from your favorite store today.
