Milford Breastfeeding Clinic

27/11/2025

Does social media impact on post partum women's mental health during the first six weeks? I would agree yes as it devalues the very important intuitive thinking of the parents and creates a continuous state of uncertainty.

An Australian mum says she found herself "absorbing way too much social media". "I found it was difficult to tune into my mothering instincts amongst the 'noise'."

23/11/2025

Looking forward to seeing lactation consultants, midwives, nurse practitioners, body workers and doctors together learning more about breastfeeding. Email hello@bmaa.org.nz to save your spot. Registration coming soon!

BMAA is delighted to announce our next educational event. Featuring keynote speaker, internationally renowned IBCLC Catherine Watson-Genna.

This event is for doctors, lactation consultants, midwives, Plunket nurses, well child providers, nurse practitioners and anyone else working directly with breastfeeding families.

Mark it in your calendars, tell your colleagues, and email us at hello@bmaa.org.nz to register your interest now. We can’t wait to welcome you!

15/11/2025

Watching our ABM Annual Meeting all weekend. My eyes resemble two screens😳
Lots to learn and share amongst like-minded colleagues.

30/10/2025

17/10/2025

Do doctors feel confident in their ability to respond to the concerns of their breastfeeding patients? Don't miss the opportunity in a collegial environment to learn, share and upskill in how to best advise your breastfeeding families at BMAAs inaugural Workshop for Doctors Nov 8. They will be grateful! SE bmaa.org.nz

10/10/2025

Only four weeks left to register for this first ever New Zealand Breastfeeding Medicine workshop for Doctors! See www.bmaa.org.nz for details and registration. See you there!

24/08/2025

After 20+ years of working in Breastfeeding Medicine in Aotearoa I am very excited to share this first educational event for doctors. Hope to see you there.

Our inaugural Breastfeeding Medicine workshop is coming up soon, Saturday November 8th, at North Shore Hospital.

Early bird rate $205 (until 15th September)
Limited spaces available, breastfeeding babies (and carers) of course are welcome, just let us know when you register.

Aimed at all doctors who care for breastfeeding parents and babies, as well as those who wish to explore further specialising in Breastfeeding Medicine, content will include:

- Why breastfeeding matters
- Breastfeeding anatomy and physiology
- Mastitis management
- Painful breastfeeding
- Assessing and managing faltering weight gain
- Physiological infant care
- Tongue tie assessment
- Breast imaging in pregnancy and lactation
- Infant feeding in emergencies
Plus interactive myth-busting of common breastfeeding questions!

Register and secure your spot at our earlybird price today
https://forms.gle/GCyuyRdMJcRtEzA9A

08/08/2025

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/10-great-reasons-to-breastfeed-your-baby.html

Discusses nutritional advantages, convenience factors, milk supply, maternal benefits, and how to handle returning to the workforce.

08/08/2025

A real life experience of grief

Breastfeeding grief is real – and it’s time we talked about it

26/07/2025

New NZ research on the experiences of women receiving pateurised donor milk

“One Less Thing to be Worried About” – The Voices of Long-Term Users of Pasteurised Donor Human Milk

19/07/2025

Get together with friends and colleagues to attend the ABM Annual Meeting Online with group registration discounts available. Nov 11-14.