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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

3 days 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

6 days 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

1 week ago
We’re excited to announce the release of our new report ‘IUD experiences in Aotearoa.’ 

We invite everyone to read this important mahi that shares the voices of over 300 people and their IUD experiences. 

These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain of patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with and patient centred care. 

You can find the full report here:
www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/

#womenshealth #iud #nzhealth #gynaecology #nzhealthcareImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

We’re excited to announce the release of our new report ‘IUD experiences in Aotearoa.’

We invite everyone to read this important mahi that shares the voices of over 300 people and their IUD experiences. These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain of patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with and patient centred care. You can find the full report here:www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/#womenshealth #iud #nzhealth #gynaecology #nzhealthcare ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

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Thank you for this important mahi! Every provider should read this and think about their practice.

Such important work! Thank you 🙏

This is such important mahi, thank you so much!

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