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

    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."

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    Plunket's advocacy partners

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

  • Whānau Āwhina Plunket and services

    Mihiārangi's Story

    "As a Māori woman, connection is everything.” 

  • 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

    Client Stories

    Whānau Āwhina Plunket clients share their stories

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.