BreastFedNZ
About BreastFedNZ
The BreastFedNZ app was launched in 2015 by HealthShare in partnership with the five Midland District Health Boards, recognising the need for accessible, mobile breastfeeding information. The app was well received and became widely used throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, with a second edition released following a review in 2018.
In 2023, HealthShare commissioned a comprehensive update led by BreastFedNZ leads Karen Palmer and Kristina Maconaghie, with support from Te Whatu Ora and endorsement from Ngā Maia Māori Midwives Aotearoa. The third edition was shaped by the contributions of RHP Consulting, artist Ken Tackett, early editor Amelia Kapa, the Hapū Wānanga o Tainui team, Te Whatu Ora Waikato, and many colleagues who shared their expertise, feedback and encouragement.
In 2026, the New Zealand Breastfeeding Alliance became the proud guardian of BreastFedNZ. We acknowledge with gratitude and respect tangata whenua, the app’s past guardians, and all those whose mahi and aroha have shaped BreastFedNZ into the trusted resource it is today.
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Resources
Check out these downloadable resources for health professionals and education, including BreastFedNZ posters in English and te reo Māori.
Contact Us
Please provide feedback on the existing content and any new topics or information that would be useful through the BreastFedNZ Facebook page or by email at [email protected].
Privacy Policy
The BreastFedNZ app collects no information about you or your use of the app.
Disclaimer
The information on this app is not intended to replace professional advice. For additional help and support BreastFedNZ suggest you seek assistance from a health professional or a community-based service provider.