breastfeeding
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Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services
It's World Breastfeeding Week 2024Check out what's happening in your area to celebrate.
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Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services
Adithya's story"... For the first time since giving birth, someone offered me hope. And that made all the difference because it gave me something to fight for."
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Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services
Celebrating 20 years of the Big Latch OnCome along to one of our breastfeeding events around Aotearoa New Zealand, or join us live online.
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Caring for your child
Safe co-sleeping / sharing a bed with your babySome parents or caregivers choose to share their bed with their baby for cultural or other reasons. If you do this, make sure you put your baby in their own separate sleep space beside you. Here’s how to safely co-sleep with your baby.
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Being a parent
Your body after birthPregnancy and birth impact and change your body, whether you’ve given birth vaginally or via caesarean. Here are some of the things you may notice directly after birth.
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Child health concerns
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)COVID-19 or coronavirus is a very contagious disease that affects the lungs and airways. Most children who catch COVID-19 have a mild illness, but for some it can be severe.
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Plunket and you
PlunketLinePlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Being a parent
Being smoke-free around your childIf you smoke, your child breathes in the smoke as well, even if you’re not smoking around them. Second and third hand smoke is dangerous for them too. If you’re continuing to smoke, there are some steps you can take to protect them until you’re able to quit.
