The Neonatal Latch On

With the Neonatal Trust we are working together to provide a positive celebration of the families in our NICU with breastfeeding, expressing, skin to skin etc. We will attempt to bring as many of our families into the unit at 11am for a time with there baby then a lunch will be provided.

WBOP Big Latch On

Join with Māmā and support services throughout Western BOP to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week via zoom. Featuring tips from other Māmā, learn about free local services and be online for your chance to win a Pēpi/ Baby or Māmā gift pack. Supported and organised also with Plunket, La Leche League, BOPDHB, and Toi Te Ora Public Health.

Palmerston North Virtual Big Latch On

Please join us from the comfort of your living room for a celebration of breastfeeding in the Manawatū! Starting at 10:30, we will be bringing you a program of local speakers to give you advice and support for your breastfeeding journey, with a few spot prizes along the way, and finishing with the Big Latch! All parents engaging in breastfeeding are welcome and we look forward to seeing you via the power of the internet! Read more…

COVID-19 Maternity Survey

Covid-19 prompted unexpected change to the way’s whānau expect to birth and parent infants and young children. Women’s Health Action surveyed 465 people living in Aotearoa New Zealand on their experiences of being pregnant, birthing and caring for young children during Covid-19. The key themes this survey addressed were birthing, breastfeeding, education and antenatal care, access to equipment, support, wellbeing and childcare. Anxieties predominantly centred around; Lack of information Changes to birth plans Loss of Read more…

Motueka Virtual Big Latch On

Kia ora and welcome to the Motueka Virtual Big Latch On 2020! Please join us to celebrate māmās, pēpēs and their breastfeeding journeys. Hāpu wahine are also more than welcome to attend. Please feel free to include wider whānau and tamariki. The Big Latch On will provide a safe and fun space online to get to know other members of our community who are also on their breastfeeding journey. There will be spot prizes available Read more…