breastfeeding

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  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    Jovy's Story

    "PlunketLine made my breastfeeding dream a reality"

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    Celebrating 20 years of the Big Latch On

    Come along to one of our breastfeeding events around Aotearoa New Zealand, or join us live online.

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    Mihiārangi's Story

    "As a Māori woman, connection is everything.” 

  • 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.

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    PlunketLine

    PlunketLine is a free parent helpline and advice service available to all families, whānau and caregivers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    Plunket's advocacy partners

    We believe in working collectively to make the greatest impact we can. 

  • Being a parent

    Returning to work

    Going back to work can be a shock to the system after being on maternity leave. Planning your return to work – like childcare, whether you’ll continue breastfeeding or expressing, your new schedule, and budgeting - can make things much easier. 

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    All children deserve to thrive

    Your gift this holiday season will provide support and information for parents who are struggling, so they can adapt to life with a new baby.

  • Caring for your child

    Safe co-sleeping / sharing a bed with your baby

    Some 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.

  • Being a parent

    Your body after birth

    Pregnancy 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.