Further reading | Panui atu
In this section
- Information on the benefits of breastfeeding in reduction in illness and improved health, reduction in health costs, and societal and environmental benefits. Read more
- Information on the history of breastfeeding in New Zealand Aotearoa. Read more
- Information on breastfeeding in indigenous communities. Read more
- Information on breastfeeding in the international context. Read more
- Information on the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and how it can be applied to support breastfeeding. Read more
- Information on breastfeeding support services, including postnatal care in maternity facilities, Lead Maternity Carers, IBCLCs (lactation consultants), and peer support/kaiāwhina services. Read more
- Information on how the society and environment in which parents and caregivers live affects infant feeding decisions. Read more
- Information on breastfeeding policy and legislation in New Zealand, including our international commitments. Read more
- Information on requirements for supporting breastfeeding in cases of child protection and removal of children from parents into care. Read more
- Information on breastfeeding in emergencies, such as a natural disaster or pandemic. Read more