This A3 poster has been developed for health workers working with pregnant mothers and/or new mothers and their families, to increase awareness of The Code of Practice for Health Workers as contained in The Code in New Zealand.
Breastfeeding publications
A number of publications relating to breastfeeding have been published by the Ministry of Health. These are listed below.
Publications
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Published 02 April 2009The National Strategic Plan of Action for Breastfeeding 2008-2012 sets out a strategic framework to support the establishment of a breastfeeding culture in New Zealand. It is the advice of the National Breastfeeding Committee to the Director-General of Health. -
Published 02 November 2008This background paper highlights how the Food and Nutrition Guidelines can be specifically applied to pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also informs the health education resources for the general public, including Eating for Healthy Pregnant Women and Eating for Healthy Breastfeeding Women.
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Published 02 September 2007The government has funded the Ministry of Health to develop a national breastfeeding promotion campaign to improve breastfeeding rates and duration, especially for high-need groups, and Māori and Pacific peoples who have lower rates of breastfeeding than the non-Māori and non-Pacific population.
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Published 06 August 2007Breastfeeding is key to providing the best start for New Zealand infants and it is important for both mother and baby’s health. Following a review of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes in New Zealand, the Ministry has prepared a single, standard reference document which now includes the Code of Practice for Health Workers in New Zealand and the New Zealand Infant Formula Marketers’ Association Code of Practice for the Marketing of Infant Formula.
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Published 06 August 2007Breastfeeding is key to providing the best start for New Zealand infants and it is important for both mother and baby’s health. Following a review of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes in New Zealand, the Ministry has prepared a single, standard reference document which now includes the Code of Practice for Health Workers in New Zealand and the New Zealand Infant Formula Marketers’ Association Code of Practice for the Marketing of Infant Formula.
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Published 02 November 2005Breastmilk is the best food for babies. Dairy-based infant formula is the next best choice. Under the advice of a health practitioner, soy-based infant formula may be recommended as a substitute for a dairy-based infant formula for infants with cows’ milk allergy or intolerance, or lactose intolerance. However,up to 40 percent of infants who are allergic to cows’ milk will also be allergic to soy.
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Published 01 September 2004Eleven action points which will provide a framework for refining and strengthening New Zealand's interpretation of the World Health Organization's International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, have been agreed by the Ministry of Health.
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Published 02 November 2002The outcome expected from this Breastfeeding Action Plan is an overall improvement in the breastfeeding rates of Maori and Pacific peoples, and an overall increase in the breastfeeding rate of other New Zealanders.
Page last updated: 30 April 2012
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