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ASMS Strike
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National Breastfeeding Strategy for New Zealand Aotearoa | Rautaki Whakamana Whāngote
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The case for breastfeeding
Information on the benefits of breastfeeding in reduction in illness and improved health, reduction in health costs, and societal and environmental be
Breastfeeding in New Zealand
Information on the history of breastfeeding in New Zealand Aotearoa.
Breastfeeding in indigenous communities
Information on breastfeeding in indigenous communities
Breastfeeding in the international context
Information on breastfeeding in the international context
Health promotion
Information on the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and how it can be applied to support breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding support services
Information on breastfeeding support services, including postnatal care in maternity facilities, Lead Maternity Carers, IBCLCs (lactation consultants)
Structural influences and barriers
Information on how the society and environment in which parents and caregivers live affects infant feeding decisions.
Breastfeeding policy and legislation in New Zealand
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
Information on requirements for supporting breastfeeding in cases of child protection and removal of children from parents into care
Breastfeeding in emergencies
Information on breastfeeding in emergencies, such as a natural disaster or pandemic
Also in this section
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Introduction | He whakatakinga
Context | Horopaki
Introducing the Strategy: A roadmap to action | Te ara ki mua
Overview | Tiro whānui
Government priorities | Ngā whakaarotau a te Kawanatanga
Key objectives and activities I Ngā whainga matua e ngā mahi
Background
Further reading