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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:

  • the importance of support from partners and families
  • how to support breastfeeding mums
  • having the baby blues in the first few days
  • dealing with tiredness
  • establishing a breastfeeding routine
  • bond between mum and baby
  • time it takes to breastfeed
  • bond between baby and the family
  • where to go for breastfeeding help and support

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

External links and downloads

  • We’re in this together - the breastfeeding partnership (Australian Breastfeeding Association)

    Breastfeeding happens more easily when the people closest to the breastfeeding mother support her. She needs information, rest, time to learn and her own needs cared for. Most of all, she needs the emotional support and commitment from the people closest to her, especially her partner. The more her partner knows about breastfeeding and is willing to help and encourage her, the more likely she will breastfeed successfully. 

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Breastfeeding
Newborns and infants (0-12 months)
All genders
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