New mothers struggling with breastfeeding may soon have the latest technology at their disposal to get expert help at any time of day.

The Melbourne office of an innovation company called Small World is about to conduct a Google Glass trial with the Australian Breastfeeding Association that will effectively allow their telephone counsellors to see through the eyes of mothers while they breastfeed at home.

Sheila Chan using Google glass to aid her breastfeeding through Google Hangout to connect with a lactation consultant.

The company is looking for 10 Victorian women expecting to give birth in February who want to trial the high-tech glasses for six to eight weeks to receive breastfeeding coaching. During that time, participants would receive training through their glasses on the fundamentals of breastfeeding. The gadget will display prompts, allowing mothers to keep their hands free to nurse their baby.

If they need further help, they can video call at any time an ABA breastfeeding consultant who will be able to see, through their Google glasses, a live stream of their baby attaching and feeding.