Aotearoa Breastfeeding Events Calendar

 

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.

 

 

Māmā-2-Māmā Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Training – Canterbury

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…

IBCLC Appreciation Day 2024

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 kaimahi morning teas

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…

World Breastfeeding Week 2024

Join us to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week from 1st - 8th August 2024. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding. Visit: www.womens-health.org.nz/world-breastfeeding-week-2024/ for more information.  

Canterbury Breastfeeding 16th Annual Breastfeeding Hui

South New Brighton Surf Club Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand

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.  

Kaitaia Breastfeeding Morning at Peekaboo

Peekaboo Backyard Eatery 5 Bank Street, Kaitaia, New Zealand

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…

Breastfeeding Q&A session in the Dunedin Library

Dunedin City Library 230 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand

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.

Te Rito Ora free antenatal breastfeeding virtual sessions

Te Rito Ora are celebrating world breastfeeding week with: Free antenatal breastfeeding education virtual sessions on Tuesday 6 August 1pm and repeated again at 7pm (attend only one session) Zoom ID: Meeting URL: https://cmhealth.zoom.us/j/94501712541 Meeting ID: 945 0171 2541   For more information, join the Te Rito Ora Facebook group: Read more…

Te Rito Ora’s Milk & Mingle morning in Manurewa

St Annes Church 126 Russel Road, Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand

Te Rito Ora’s milk and mingle morning in Manurewa (open to the public). St Annes Church, 126 Russel Road, Manurewa 10am-11am. Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/507400561688891