Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding hormone makes new fathers better dads
A major new study out of the University of Otago shows that fathers of newborn babies can be forgiven for feeling a little hormonal. It turns out that they are being flooded by the same chemical as a… Audio
Beyond the Bump: Coping with the mental turmoil of becoming mum
Pregnancy can be a bumpy ride for new mums-to-be for any number of reasons. Beyond the Bump has been written by clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd and is aimed at helping women with the transition… Audio
New mother told to stop feeding baby in public at AK mall
The owners of an Auckland mall have had to apologise to a women who was asked to stop breastfeeding in public by a security guard. Audio
Why breast milk deserves inclusion in the GDP
Should breast milk be included in our gross domestic product? Dairy contributes 3.5 per cent or $7.8 billion to New Zealand's GDP - but what value do we - or should we - put on the hours and litres of… Audio
Professor Emily Oster: Data-driven parenting
Professor Emily Oster's used hard data to detail what parents should be looking at when deciding what is best for their families in her book Cribsheet. Audio
Breastfeeding in public
A new report out of the University of Auckland today about public attitudes towards breastfeeding in public and apparently we're overwhelmingly in favour.. or at least overwhelmingly not against it… Audio
Labour MP on being a Mum at Parliament
Labour MP Willow Jean Prime has first hand experience of raising a child whilst working in the Beehive. Audio
Pope: Women free to breast-feed at Sistine Chapel
Rome Reports journalist Cody Williams says it's not the first time the Pope has encouraged public breastfeeding. Audio
Breastfeeding 'the first step' in better health
Urgent action is needed to raise awareness among Māori about the benefits of breastfeeding, a support group says.
Breastfeeding among Māori lower than any other group
Women who may want to breastfeed are being forced to quickly return to work to keep their families afloat, a mother and a researcher say. Audio
Breastfeeding app helps mums living remotely
A new smart phone app has been launched to help mothers living in remote areas with advice and information on breastfeeding.
West Coast leads way on breastfeeding
Some have exceeded expectations, others have made it, but one region's failed to reach the national target for breastfeeding. Audio
Naked Science: Ebola and breastfeeding
Dr Chris Smith with the latest on the ebola outbreak in West Africa. Also why action films make you eat more, and how breastfeeding can create a healthier immune system. Audio
La Leche League Celebrate 50 Years
Last year around 27,000 new mothers had contact with the New Zealand La Leche League, a non-profit, volunteer organisation that supports breastfeeding. Monthly meetings give women a chance to share… Audio