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Family violence - breastfeeding and safety of the baby


No violence, abuse or oppression is justified.

Information for people experiencing family violence is provided below:

Child, Youth & Family (www.cyf.govt.nz)
Child, Youth and Family is a service of the Ministry of Social Development, and is part of a network of agencies aiming to build an environment where child abuse is not tolerated.

National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges (www.womensrefuge.org.nz)
Women's Refuge provides the support and information you need when you are dealing with violence in your life.

National Network of Stopping Violence Services (www.nnsvs.org.nz)
The National Network of Stopping Violence Services (NZ) Inc works to enable all people in Aotearoa/New Zealand to live free of all forms of violence, abuse and oppression.


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Where to get help


Midwives

Healthline - 0800 611 116

Well Child

La Leche League

More information on these and other breastfeeding help providers...

Page last reviewed: 31 July 2008



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