Further reading - Panui atu
Find more information around breastfeeding
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
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The case for breastfeeding I Tūāhua mō te Whāngote
Information on the benefits of breastfeeding in reducing illness and improving health, reduction in health costs, and societal and environmental -
Breastfeeding in New Zealand I Whāngote ki Aotearoa
Information on the history of breastfeeding in Aotearoa New Zealand -
Breastfeeding in indigenous communities I Whāngote ki ngā iwi taketake o te ao
Information on breastfeeding in indigenous communities -
Breastfeeding in the international context I Whāngote ki tāwāhi
Information on breastfeeding in the international context -
Health promotion I Whakatairanga hauora
Information on the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and how it can be applied to support breastfeeding. -
Breastfeeding support services I Ratonga tautoko whāngote
Information on breastfeeding support services, including postnatal care in maternity facilities, Lead Maternity Carers, IBCLCs (lactation consultants) -
Structural influences and barriers I Awenga ā-pūnaha, taero ā-pūnaha
Information on how the society and environment in which parents and caregivers live affects infant feeding decisions. -
Breastfeeding policy and legislation in New Zealand I Herenga me ngā ture whāngote i Aotearoa
Information on breastfeeding policy and legislation in New Zealand, including our international commitments. -
Supporting breastfeeding in cases of child protection and removal of children from parents into whānau or non-kin care Hāpaingia te whāngote
Information on requirements for supporting breastfeeding in cases of child protection and removal of children from parents into care -
Breastfeeding in emergencies I Whāngotea i ngā wā ohotata
Information on breastfeeding in emergencies, such as a natural disaster or pandemic