Emma | Lauren | Sarah | Laura | Cath I have chosen to be part of the trial because working in the field I see first-hand the significant benefits that research can bring in progressing healthcare. Lauren Clarke Hello! My name is Lauren Clarke and I am a first time mum due on February 24th … Continue reading Lauren Clarke
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BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT PROGRAM
Through Google Glass
Laura Loricco
Emma | Lauren | Sarah | Laura | Cath “I know this trial will not only benefit me enormously, but will also pave the way for other mothers in the future.” Laura Loricco My name is Laura Loricco and I am a first time mum. I was due on the 5th March, but the beautiful … Continue reading Laura Loricco
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Emma | Lauren | Sarah | Laura | Cath I heard about this trial through a friend and thought it sounded really interesting and like something that could be really beneficial for women like me who had struggled with breastfeeding. Sarah-Jane Bailey Hello! My name is Sarah-Jane, I’m 25 years old and have just … Continue reading Sarah-Jane Bailey
Read moreUpdate: The future of the Project…
After the success of the Australian-based trial, Small World Social and the Australian Breastfeeding Association have established a working party to scope out plans for a national trial of the platform during 2014. The project team remains committed to working across a variety of disciplines to support women and have been collaborating and forming networks … Continue reading Update: The future of the Project…
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Trial Observations: First two weeks
Community Support: The Breastfeeding Support Program’s G+ Community. An active community has developed on Google+ to support all trial participants (both mothers and counsellors). We started out using this to support the group with technical Q&As. Yet it has quickly grown into a very active community of support and sharing amongst all the participants. Breastfeeding … Continue reading Trial Observations: First two weeks
Read moreBaby Births
As of the 6th of March 2014, all 5 trial mothers have delivered their newborn babies. Each mother experienced a natural birth without complication, and all babies are healthy and doing well. The Project team are preparing to travel to each of the women during their first week at home to provide them with the … Continue reading Baby Births
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ABA Counselors: First experiences with Project Tech
It’s been a busy week for the project team getting everything working and tested for the first group of five pioneering women involved in the trial. Melbourne the project team of Maddy, Kim and Lucy have been working closely with the San Francisco’s team of Ethan and Elloise to fine tune the content that is … Continue reading ABA Counselors: First experiences with Project Tech
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