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<h1>Breastfeeding - www.breastfeeding.org.nz</h1>
Breastfeeding helps lay the foundations of a healthy life for a baby and also makes a positive contribution to the health and wider wellbeing of mothers and whānau/families. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until babies are around six months.

Although breastfeeding is natural it sometimes doesn't come naturally so it's important that mothers know what to expect and have support from their partners, whānau/families and health practitioners in the early days. Once breastfeeding is established mothers also need support from their employers and the community.

Link to information for mothers. Link to information for health practitioners.



Link to information for supporters. Link to information for employers and the community.




Where to get help


Midwives

Healthline - 0800 611 116

Well Child

La Leche League

More information on these and other breastfeeding help providers...
 Link to breastfeeding stories.





















Link to more information on Healthline (0800 611 116).
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