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Pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood can bring huge emotional and physical changes. While “Baby Blues” are common in the first weeks after birth, ongoing feelings of anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, fear, or disconnection are also something many people experience.💜 Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.If you’re worried about yourself or someone you know, there are organisations across Aotearoa that can help support you through pregnancy and early parenthood.For more information and support visit:• Mental Health Foundation NZ @mentalhealthfoundationnz • Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa (PADA) @PerinatalAnxietyDepressionAotearoa• Mothers Matter @mothersmatternzLearn more at www.womens-health.org.nz/health-topics/pregnancy/#maternalmentalhealth #maternalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth ... See MoreSee Less
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A bill that seeks to define the terms “woman” and “man” in law has been condemned by experts in transgender and women’s healthcare who say it has the potential to perpetuate significant harm on an already marginalised group.As a national organisation working across the full spectrum of women’s health, Women’s Health Action listens to and elevates the voices of women, gender diverse communities, and their whānau, Women’s Health Action general manager Isis McKay says.“Our perspectives, feedback, and recommendations are grounded in what people identify as the barriers and enablers shaping their health and wellbeing. While the issues raised with us are diverse and wide-ranging, the need for legislation to define the terms ‘woman’ or ‘man’ is not among them.“It is not a priority, and it is not something our organisation – or the communities we work alongside – have called for.”Read the full article here: www.pharmacytoday.co.nz/article/news/health-experts-dub-nz-firsts-man-and-woman-bill-farcical-uns... ... See MoreSee Less
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It has recently been announced that Victoria’s network of 20 Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Hubs will offer the green whistle (Penthrox) as a pain relief option for IUD procedures. This has come in response to the 'Inquiry into Women's Pain' found that intrauterine device (IUD) procedures often cause serious pain and it's recommendations.In 2024 Women's Health Action released our 'IUD Experiences in Aotearoa 2024 Survey Report.' This report explores the diverse experiences of individuals regarding IUDs, drawing from survey responses that highlight physical, mental, and emotional aspects of care inside Aotearoa New Zealand. This post highlights specifically the topic of pain inside our report as a part of the current discussion. We invite you to read this report on our website: www.womens-health.org.nz/iuds/www.health.vic.gov.au/inquiry-into-womens-pain#womenshealth #reproductivehealth #iud #iudinsertion ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank you to everyone who participated in The Big Latch On this year! It marked the 21st year of Women's Health Action running the event, where families and communities come together to raise awareness of and celebrate breastfeeding and all infant feeding journeys in Aotearoa.We can't wait to see you in 2027!We want to extend a big thank you to the 3782 whānau, pēpi and community members that joined together across Aotearoa over three wonderful days to celebrate breastfeeding and all infant feeding journeys this year! 💜The Big Latch On 2026 was filled with celebration, kōrero, shared experiences and community coming together to uplift parents and whānau across the entirety of Aotearoa.A special thank you to all of the incredible hosts who made these local events possible, and to the experts, organisations and community groups who generously shared their knowledge, support and hard mahi.And most importantly, thank you to every parent, caregiver and whānau member who joined together to connect, celebrate, and share their own feeding journeys. Your presence is what makes the Big Latch On so special each year.Join together. Feed together.Hononga tātou. Kaitahi tātou #BigLatchOn2026 #BreastfeedingSupport #InfantFeeding #ParentingSupport #Aotearoa #BreastfeedingAwareness #JoinTogetherFeedTogether ... See MoreSee Less
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PCOS has a new name! Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). A change intended to better reflect the broader endocrine, metabolic and reproductive impacts of the condition.We have long recognised that PCOS has been a frequently misunderstood condition, with many people experiencing significant barriers to timely diagnosis, understanding, and challenges to appropriate care as a result.The updated terminology aims to acknowledge that this condition affects far more than the ovaries alone. We welcome this change and hope it contributes to improved awareness, more accurate diagnosis, and better health outcomes for those affected by PMOS 💜#pcos #PMOS #womenshealth #hormonalhealth #EndocrineHealth #MetabolicHealth #womenshealthaction #HealthEducation #ReproductiveHealth ... See MoreSee Less
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