This Breastfeeding Events Calendar helps to celebrate and advertise all of the amazing breastfeeding mahi happening during World Breastfeeding Week, and throughout the rest of the year across Aotearoa. To add an event to the calendar, please email [email protected] with your event details, web links and any promotional material.
Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service: Māmā-2-Māmā breastfeeding peer counsellors are trained to provide breastfeeding support and basic breastfeeding information to mothers. This course is completely free of charge and is based off the La Leche League New Zealand, Aotearoa peer counsellor programme. Delivered over eight weeks every Friday morning in Central-East Read more…
As we kick off #WorldBreastfeedingWeek (1-7 August 2024), we are also celebrating #IBCLCAppreciationDay! International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are healthcare professionals who specialise in lactation and breastfeeding. IBCLCs are the gold standard in lactation care. IBCLCs help parents navigate breastfeeding in the days, weeks, and months following birth. IBCLCs Read more…
Te Rito Ora are celebrating kaimahi/staff at birthing centres and units during August. Check out the dates below: Te Rito Ora’s morning tea with Pukekohe Birthing Unit - Thursday 1 August 9am-10am Te Rito Ora’s morning tea with Papakura Birthing Unit - Friday 2 August 9am – 10am Te Read more…
Canterbury Breastfeeding 16th Annual Breastfeeding Hui Please join us for the 16th Annual Breastfeeding Update and Consultation Hui. A day celebrating and protecting infant feeding, networking and education. RSVP link below.
Please join us at Peekaboo on Monday 5th of August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2024 and meet our amazing breastfeeding support kaimahi in Kaitaia. Amelia Marsh- Breastfeeding Advocate, Natalie Allen- Infant and Maternal Nutritionist, Te Hiku Hauora- Te Kahu Taurima team, ANT Trust- Kia Taurima team and Seanie Hamilton- Read more…
Come along to a free baby feeding Q&A session in the Dunedin Library at 11am on Monday 5th August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Brylin (La Leche League) and Carrie (The Breast Room) will be there to answer all your feeding questions.