BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT PROGRAM

Through Google Glass

Mission

Our Mission was to make breastfeeding assistance available to all women, using wearable technology to connect mothers with community support groups and counselling. Becoming a mother creates many lifestyle changes, as well as challenges. The family support network and organisations like our partner, The Australian Breastfeeding Association, provide mothers with advice and encouragement to overcome … Continue reading Mission

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Wise Owl, Young Owl

*Small World Social Breastfeeding Support Project Leader Madeline Sands and Aeronautical Engineer and Design Consultant Tony Kerr working with Glass.”/> Small World Social Breastfeeding Support Project Leader Madeline Sands and Aeronautical Engineer and Design Consultant Tony Kerr working with Glass. The team is continuing to work through the challenge of the camera angle.  RMIT’s industrial design team … Continue reading Wise Owl, Young Owl

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Laura

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 My name is Laura and I am a first time mum. I was due on the 5th March, but the beautiful Miss Grace … Continue reading Laura

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Thank you, EGO

EGO Pharmaceuticals has served Australian families for over 60 years. Creating innovative treatments for common skin problems, EGO's commitment to their customers is unparalleled.  To celebrate the end of the Breastfeeding trial, EGO generously helped us reward our participant mothers with complementary Skincare packs for them and their babies. Read more

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

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Baby 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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