This month read about our newest maternity service, Oromairaki, Board news, PlunketLine video calls, infant feeding in emergencies, BLO 2023 and a summary of news, events and research!
Introducing Kahu Taurima, a joint programme between Te Aka Whai Ora and Te Whatu Ora.
The programme aims to transform maternity and early years services, from conception to five years old, for all people across Aotearoa.
Te Pa Harakeke | Nurturing Care in the First 1000 Days framework outlines fundamental principles and recommendations to improve service delivery for vulnerable pepi in the first 1000 days.
The latest report by the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (the PMMRC), released today, paints a stark picture of the persisting inequities that exist within the maternity and neonatal sectors.
Preterm and LBW infants have a 2- to 10-fold higher risk of mortality than infants born at term and with normal birth weight. Despite substantial progress over the last 10 years, the survival, health, growth and neurodevelopment of preterm and LBW infants remains concerning in many countries. Reasons include the complexities of caring for these vulnerable infants and preventing complications.
LLLNZ's mission is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
