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Were hosting the Official Big Latch On virtual event!  Live Q&A for guests, and gifts to giveaway. This Friday 4th April at 10:30am.

Find more details, zoom link and register here: https://www.womens-health.org.nz/biglatchonevent/national-virtual-big-latch-on/

Do you have questions youd love to have answered by a Lactation Consultant? Theresa Yaroshevich (IBCLC) will be joining us as a host for this event! 

Let us know in the comments what questions youd love to have answered!

Big Latch On starts this Friday the 4th to Sunday the 6th.
If youd like to attend an event in person, or do both! You can find all events here: https://www.womens-health.org.nz/blo/find-an-event/

#biglatchon #BigLatchOnNZ #BreastfeedingAwareness #infantfeeding #BreastfeedingImage attachment

We're hosting the Official Big Latch On virtual event! Live Q&A for guests, and gifts to giveaway. This Friday 4th April at 10:30am.

Find more details, zoom link and register here: www.womens-health.org.nz/biglatchonevent/national-virtual-big-latch-on/Do you have questions you'd love to have answered by a Lactation Consultant? Theresa Yaroshevich (IBCLC) will be joining us as a host for this event! Let us know in the comments what questions you'd love to have answered!Big Latch On starts this Friday the 4th to Sunday the 6th.If you'd like to attend an event in person, or do both! You can find all events here: www.womens-health.org.nz/blo/find-an-event/#biglatchon #BigLatchOnNZ #BreastfeedingAwareness #infantfeeding #Breastfeeding ... See MoreSee Less

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The Medical Council of New Zealand has released a new short video to help patients and the public better understand informed consent.

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It’s our 20th year running the Big Latch On 💜 We’re really looking forward to this years celebrations this April Fri 4th - 6th 

Everyone is invited to Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual celebration of infant feeding journeys. Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge, support each other and enjoy time as a community. You can find out more and support this mahi Big Latch On  (Aotearoa/New Zealand)

Join Together. Feed Together.

#womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeeding #infantfeeding #healthnz

It’s our 20th year running the Big Latch On 💜 We’re really looking forward to this years celebrations this April Fri 4th - 6th

Everyone is invited to Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual celebration of infant feeding journeys. Connect with fellow parents and whānau to share knowledge, support each other and enjoy time as a community. You can find out more and support this mahi Big Latch On (Aotearoa/New Zealand)Join Together. Feed Together.#womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeeding #infantfeeding #healthnz ... See MoreSee Less

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10,000 people per year choose to use an IUD in Aotearoa. Here are some of their experiences in their own words. 
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Our goal with this research is to bring about important changes in the healthcare system for both users of IUDs and workers.
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Read our full report at: womens-health.org.nz/iuds/Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

10,000 people per year choose to use an IUD in Aotearoa. Here are some of their experiences in their own words.

Our goal with this research is to bring about important changes in the healthcare system for both users of IUDs and workers.Read our full report at: womens-health.org.nz/iuds/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
The World Alliance For Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has announced the slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2025!

Prioritise breastfeeding: create sustainable support systems

The benefits of breastfeeding reach far beyond health, Breast milk is a naturally renewable resource and in the face of a climate crisis the case for breastfeeding is strengthened. 

Read more on societal and environmental benefits - Ngā hua mō te hapori me te taiao 

https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-information/maternal-health/breastfeeding/national-breastfeeding-strategy/further-reading/the-case-for-breastfeeding-i-tuahua-mo-te-whangote/societal-and-environmental-benefits

#worldbreastfeedingweek #womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeedingawareness

The World Alliance For Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has announced the slogan for World Breastfeeding Week 2025!

"Prioritise breastfeeding: create sustainable support systems"The benefits of breastfeeding reach far beyond health, Breast milk is a naturally renewable resource and in the face of a climate crisis the case for breastfeeding is strengthened. Read more on societal and environmental benefits - Ngā hua mō te hapori me te taiao www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-info...#worldbreastfeedingweek #womenshealthaction #breastfeedingawareness #chestfeedingawareness ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
Registrations are now open for the Big Latch On 2025!

Visit our website to register and event, find out more about hosting and also helpful tips for hosting a successful event

https://www.womens-health.org.nz/blo/big-latch-on-2025-registration/

#biglatchonnz #breastfeedingtips #infantfeeding #breastfeedingnz

Registrations are now open for the Big Latch On 2025!

Visit our website to register and event, find out more about hosting and also helpful tips for hosting a successful eventwww.womens-health.org.nz/blo/big-latch-on-2025-registration/#BigLatchOnNZ #breastfeedingtips #infantfeeding #breastfeedingnz ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago
We surveyed 304 people on their IUD experience - more than half (52%) reported extreme or severe pain. 
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32% experienced moderate pain, whilst 16% said they felt mild or no pain. 
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These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain for patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with, who utilised patient-centred care.
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You can find the full report here:
www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/
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#womenshealth #iud #nzhealth #gynaecology #nzhealthcare

We surveyed 304 people on their IUD experience - more than half (52%) reported extreme or severe pain.

32% experienced moderate pain, whilst 16% said they felt mild or no pain. These stories have highlighted an urgent need to improve the validation, management and mitigation of pain for patients. They have also shown gratitude and praise for providers they had positive experiences with, who utilised 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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