This guideline examines the evidence and makes recommendations and remarks on the implementation of some of the details of breastfeeding counselling, such as frequency, timing, mode and provider of…
The aim of this research was to better understand Māori and Pasifika mother’s experiences of breastfeeding and to identify improvements that could be made to ensure their experience was equitable,…
Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all staff and volunteers
The health service needs to have a written breastfeeding policy that fully covers the Seven Point Plan…
Support mothers to establish and maintain exclusive breastfeeding to six months
Exclusive breastfeeding: The infant has never, to the mother's knowledge, had any water, formula or other…
Promote collaboration among health services and between health services and the local community
Health services should avail themselves of any opportunity to collaborate with sectors of society such…
Important Documents and Information
Level Three and Level Four Health Practitioner/Worker Education:
An education programme must be available showing the curriculum to ensure health providers have…
Provide a welcoming atmosphere for breastfeeding families
Mothers should be welcome to breastfeed in all public areas of the service to establish breastfeeding as the norm for infant feeding. Some…
Encourage sustained breastfeeding beyond six months to two years or more, alongside the introduction of appropriate, adequate and safe complementary foods
Summary of the Guiding Principles for…
Inform pregnant women and their families about the benefits and management of breastfeeding
Baby Friendly Community Initiative If the health service provides antenatal service(s) the person(s)…
