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It’s our 20th year running the Big Latch On 💜 We’re really looking forward to this years celebrations this April Fri 4th - 6th 

Everyone is invited to Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual celebration of infant feeding journeys. Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge, support each other and enjoy time as a community. You can find out more and support this mahi Big Latch On  (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

Join Together. Feed Together.

#womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeeding #infantfeeding #healthnz

It’s our 20th year running the Big Latch On 💜 We’re really looking forward to this years celebrations this April Fri 4th - 6th

Everyone is invited to Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual celebration of infant feeding journeys. Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge, support each other and enjoy time as a community. You can find out more and support this mahi Big Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand)Join Together. Feed Together.#womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeeding #infantfeeding #healthnz ... See MoreSee Less
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10,000 people per year choose to use an IUD in Aotearoa. Here are some of their experiences in their own words.

Our goal with this research is to bring about important changes in the healthcare system for both users of IUDs and workers.Read our full report at: womens-health.org.nz/iuds/ ... See MoreSee Less
4 weeks ago
The World Alliance For Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has announced the slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2025!

Prioritise breastfeeding: create sustainable support systems

The benefits of breastfeeding reach far beyond health, Breast milk is a naturally renewable resource and in the face of a climate crisis the case for breastfeeding is strengthened. 

Read more on societal and environmental benefits - Ngā hua mō te hapori me te taiao 

https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-information/maternal-health/breastfeeding/national-breastfeeding-strategy/further-reading/the-case-for-breastfeeding-i-tuahua-mo-te-whangote/societal-and-environmental-benefits

#worldbreastfeedingweek #womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeedingawareness

The World Alliance For Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has announced the slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2025!

"Prioritise breastfeeding: create sustainable support systems"The benefits of breastfeeding reach far beyond health, Breast milk is a naturally renewable resource and in the face of a climate crisis the case for breastfeeding is strengthened. Read more on societal and environmental benefits - Ngā hua mō te hapori me te taiao www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-info...#worldbreastfeedingweek #womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeedingawareness ... See MoreSee Less
4 weeks ago
Registrations are now open for the Big Latch On 2025!

Visit our website to register and event, find out more about hosting and also helpful tips for hosting a successful event

https://www.womens-health.org.nz/blo/big-latch-on-2025-registration/

#biglatchonnz #breastfeedingtips #infantfeeding #breastfeedingnz

Registrations are now open for the Big Latch On 2025!

Visit our website to register and event, find out more about hosting and also helpful tips for hosting a successful eventwww.womens-health.org.nz/blo/big-latch-on-2025-registration/#BigLatchOnNZ #breastfeedingtips #infantfeeding #breastfeedingnz ... See MoreSee Less
1 month ago
The New Zealand Lactation Consultants Association Conference is coming up!

You can secure a spot to hear breastfeeding advocates from all over the world share with you up‑to‑date information, ideas and recommended best practices.

Details:
This coming Saturday 8th Feb! 
This is the last week to register. 
You can find out more info and reserve your spot in the link below

https://www.nzlca.org.nz/post/nzlca-conference-2025

The New Zealand Lactation Consultants Association Conference is coming up!

You can secure a spot to hear breastfeeding advocates from all over the world share with you up‑to‑date information, ideas and recommended best practices.Details:This coming Saturday 8th Feb! This is the last week to register. You can find out more info and reserve your spot in the link belowwww.nzlca.org.nz/post/nzlca-conference-2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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