A Pae ora  (external link)approach emphasises the interconnection between parents and caregivers, their whānau, and the environments, determinants and support structures that influence infant feeding. The following outcomes recognise the need for a holistic, whole-of-system approach to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding in Aotearoa.

  • Outcome 1 / Putanga 1

    Breastfeeding parents and their whānau have equitable access to a range of culturally appropriate breast and infant feeding supports

  • Outcome 2 / Putanga 2

    Breastfeeding parents and their whānau are supported by increased community education, societal awareness and resource

  • Outcome 3 / Putanga 3

    The maternal and child health workforce has the training, capacity and support to actively protect, promote and support breastfeeding

  • Outcome 4 / Putanga 4

    All maternity facilities achieve and maintain Baby Friendly Aotearoa (BFHI) accreditation

  • Outcome 5 / Putanga 5

    System settings support the safe provision of donor breast milk for infants in need

  • Outcome 6 / Putanga 6

    A robust evidence base informs infant feeding policy decisions and commissioning activities

  • Outcome 7 / Putanga 7

    Workplaces, education and childcare settings support parents and caregivers to reach their breastfeeding goals

  • Outcome 8 / Putanga 8

    System settings support and protect optimal infant and young child feeding in cases of temporary or sustained parent-child separation

  • Outcome 9 / Putanga 9

    System settings support and protect optimal infant and young child feeding during emergencies

For each outcome, actions and supporting evidence are presented.