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A new tool that lets you search for Breastfeeding Support in New Zealand. You will be able to find contact details and the services and types of support available.

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Something exciting is coming! 💚

‘He Wāhi Haumaru’ (Breastfeeding Welcome Here) is a collaboration between Breastfeedingnz, Canterbury Breastfeeding and Women's Health Action Trust. This new symbol will soon be found at local cafes, shops and spaces that welcome whānau and babies. We look forward to announcing more soon, helping you find a safe and welcoming space to feed pēpi in your local community. Stayed tuned for more information! Please send all queries to [email protected]#WBW2024 #WABA #ClosingTheGap #Breastfeeding #BreastfeedingSupportForAll #hewāhihaumaru ... See MoreSee Less

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PlayWorld Breastfeeding Week 2024

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Don't forget the free public talk by bioethics professor, Carl Elliott, on tomorrow evening at AUT North - for more details see www.womenshealthcouncil.org.nz/professor-carl-elliot/ ... See MoreSee Less

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