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May│Haratua Pānui

Catch up on our latest news, research and events.

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The 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding

This three-paper Series outlines the multifaceted and highly effective strategies used by commercial formula manufacturers to target parents, health-care professionals, and policy-makers.

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Strong evidence supports skin-to-skin contact after birth as standard care

A Cochrane review has found that immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborn and mother is beneficial.

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Foundations for Safe Sleep

Practical guidance, co-designed with whānau and grounded in kaupapa Māori, to prevent Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

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Health Coalition Aotearoa Impact Report 2025

Seven years dedicated to strengthening prevention and building a healthier Aotearoa

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The Cost of Not Breastfeeding Tool

As people across the globe celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, Nutrition International and Alive & Thrive are pleased to announce a comprehensive update to the Cost of Not Breastfeeding Tool, with data for virtually every country around the world, a new easy-to-use dashboard and a feature that explores what would happen if a country’s breastfeeding rates increased.

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