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This video clip is based on a Breastfeeding NZ, Ministry of Health series that follows 9 women on their breastfeeding journey. You can view this and other video clips online at the Breastfeeding NZ YouTube channel.

The video covers:

  • feeding baby in public - some mums might be shy, but it is a very natural thing to do
  • going out without baby
  • expressing milk
  • breastmilk and drinking alcohol

You might like to check more content on breastfeeding including videos and key messages translated into 9 languages.

Check the main page on establishing breastfeeding

Check KidsHealth's breastfeeding section

Check KidsHealth's infant nutrition section

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