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Breastfeeding News

This is a selection of Women’s Health news and articles related to Breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding News

Mama Aroha Breastfeeding Reference Cards

October 30, 2017
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The Lakes DHB have updated their breastfeeding resources. Check out the pdf here and hop over to their webpage to make an order!
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Sweet Louise – Supporting those with incurable breast cancer

October 03, 2017
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October is breast cancer awareness month, something that doesn’t get a lot of publicity is the wonderful charity Sweet Louise who work with women and men who are diagnosed with incurable breast cancer. They have launched a campaign in collaboration with Lonely Lingerie. Please c
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THE BIG LATCH ON 2017: 4-5 August – Save the Date!

May 10, 2017
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The Big Latch On is an event which involves women gathering together at registered venues to breastfeed and to offer peer support to the other breastfeeding women in their community.  Family, whānau, friends and breastfeeding supporters from the community also attend the events to sup
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‘Just 10 Steps’: Breastfeeding The Baby Friendly Way

November 25, 2015
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This free electronic resource provides guidance and tips for women throughout their breastfeeding journey.The resource includes information on what to expect from a maternity facility in regards to infant feeding, tips for breastfeeding in public and breastfeeding and working, what to
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Working women four times more likely to stop breastfeeding without employer support

August 06, 2015
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A new study undertaken by Women’s Health Action has found clear and significant differences between the length of time working mothers spend breastfeeding, and the support offered in the workplace.See the results of the study here: Breastfeeding at Work Employees Survey Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Celebrated Nationwide at The Big Latch On

July 30, 2015
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From en-masse marae sit-ins and mum ‘n bub coffee groups in city malls, to a mammillary gathering on a pig farm and a maternal meeting at a cheese factory, Big Latch On events celebrate the all-important role breast feeding plays in babies’ lives, and on 31 July and 1 August there wil
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Breastfeeding Guidelines for Early Childhood Education

December 01, 2014
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A new literature review has been added to the WHA website, titled Breastfeeding Guidelines for Early Childhood Education. Read the review here
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Check out the TV3 coverage of the Big Latch On

August 22, 2014
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Watch the full coverage here »
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It’s a set up!

August 22, 2014
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Check out what happens when a waiter tells women they can’t breastfeed at a local Auckland café. Watch the coverage here »
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