Further reading - Panui atu
Find more information around breastfeeding
Pātiki and Waharua Kōpito patterns
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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