Yarning about breastfeeding

Colin Mitchell
Wemba Wemba | Gureng Gureng
Colin Mitchell is a Wemba Wemba/Gureng Gureng man and the
father of six kids. Pictured are his two younger kids Giann who is
four and Yolanda who is seven years old. Colin was supportive
of his partner’s decision to breastfeed.
Colin has worked in Aboriginal health going on 29 years and
currently works for Diabetes Victoria.
He believes his background in the health industry has given him
a better understanding and acceptance of breastfeeding for
his children.
Colin believes that more health promotion focused on
breastfeeding is needed to ensure fathers and the wider
Community accept it as a mother and baby’s right for a
healthier future.
“Breastfeeding is more appropriate
for babies to help their nurturing
and development health-wise and
is far easier for the mother because
it’s readymade.”
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