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We’re excited to announce the release of our new report ‘IUD experiences in Aotearoa.’ 

We invite everyone to read this important mahi that shares the voices of over 300 people and their IUD experiences. 

These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain of patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with and patient centred care. 

You can find the full report here:
www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/

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We’re excited to announce the release of our new report ‘IUD experiences in Aotearoa.’

We invite everyone to read this important mahi that shares the voices of over 300 people and their IUD experiences. These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain of patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with and patient centred care. You can find the full report here:www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/#womenshealth #iud #nzhealth #gynaecology #nzhealthcare ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for this important mahi! Every provider should read this and think about their practice.

Such important work! Thank you 🙏

This is such important mahi, thank you so much!

The Big Latch On is coming and 2025 is extra special!

It’s the 20th Anniversary! 🎉

Let’s join together in 2025 to celebrate breastfeeding and unique feeding journeys across Aotearoa! Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge and support each other.

In a time where we need community more than ever, lets support each other today, and also come together in 2025 to continue to grow the Big Latch On community and provide safe and inclusive spaces for future generations.

Host an event. Attend a gathering. Join Together. Feed Together.

📅 Save the Date: 4th - 6th April 2025

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The Big Latch On is coming and 2025 is extra special!

It’s the 20th Anniversary! 🎉Let’s join together in 2025 to celebrate breastfeeding and unique feeding journeys across Aotearoa! Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge and support each other.In a time where we need community more than ever, let's support each other today, and also come together in 2025 to continue to grow the Big Latch On community and provide safe and inclusive spaces for future generations.Host an event. Attend a gathering. Join Together. Feed Together.📅 Save the Date: 4th - 6th April 2025Visit our Big Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand) facebook page ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago
Is your whānau breastfeeding/chestfeeding or planning to be? We’d love to hear from you!
  
He Wāhi Haumaru – Breastfeedingnz–  Womens Health Action Trust – and Big Latch On  (Aotearoa/New Zealand) are looking for whānau who are based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, to help promote breastfeeding in Aotearoa. 
  
We’re seeking out volunteers to participate in a photoshoot that will take place next month (December 2024) for breastfeeding awareness and promotion. There will be koha as thanks for your involvement.
  
Interested in being part of this exciting campaign? Head to https://forms.office.com/r/6tsKE1Aqc4 
and tell us more about your whānau and breastfeeding journey. 

We can’t wait to connect and share this stage of your journey! 💜

Is your whānau breastfeeding/chestfeeding or planning to be? We’d love to hear from you!

He Wāhi Haumaru – Breastfeedingnz– Women's Health Action Trust – and Big Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand) are looking for whānau who are based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, to help promote breastfeeding in Aotearoa. We’re seeking out volunteers to participate in a photoshoot that will take place next month (December 2024) for breastfeeding awareness and promotion. There will be koha as thanks for your involvement. Interested in being part of this exciting campaign? Head to forms.office.com/r/6tsKE1Aqc4 and tell us more about your whānau and breastfeeding journey. We can’t wait to connect and share this stage of your journey! 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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