Topic Summary
While exclusive breast feeding remains the gold standard for young infants, many nursing mothers experience difficulties that prevent them from achieving this consistently. In fact, recent research indicates that the majority of nursing mothers in Australia will engage in mixed feeding (a combination of breast feeding and infant formula) at some stage in this crucial stage of their child’s development.
Despite this trend there is very little education available for mothers and the health professionals that they will inevitably turn to for advice.
This module brings together four leading experts in infant nutrition to address the mixed feeding challenge from end to end.
Learning Objectives
- Identify strategies to maintain and improve breastfeeding, addressing common challenges faced by nursing mothers
- Recognise signs indicating when infants should transition to mixed feeding for optimal growth and development
- Implement techniques to initiate and maintain mixed feeding while preserving maternal milk supply and ensuring infant nutritional needs
CPD and Accreditation
This activity is accredited with the RACGP and ACRRM for the following categories:
- 1.5 hours in the Educational Activities (EA) category
- 0.5 hours in the Reviewing Performance (RP) category
Disclosure Statement
This activity is proudly supported by an independent educational grant from Nutricia. November 2025
