ETA: - Wow RachaelAustin, I had no idea that midwives don't recieve training on b/f! That amazes me! I would say that could be one of the best ways to improve the b/f rate in Aus. As the midwives are there for so much of the support during those first crucial days.
I know it's scary! But consider this too. For the little education midwives get...doctors get even less, if any. And frequently women turn to them for advice (doctors should know right) often get VERY dodgy, very inaccurate, not researched advice . But in fairness to doctors (SURGEONS) they are trained in high risk birth, not normal everyday birth that accounts for approx 95% of the population.

The training is apalling for a start, then accessibility to trained professionals i.e LC's.

Blessings,
Rachael Austin
Midwife in Private Practice