Whānau kōrero Archive - Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi

Alisha's kōrero

Throughout the roughly 4 years I have breastfed I feel like I have experienced it all. The vast spectrum of emotions from the very highs, the most magical moments that brought so much joy, when they would stop feeding and...

Ami's kōrero

I love breastfeeding and I really appreciate that people around me encouraged me not to give up. I feel so grateful to give birth and raise children in such a beautiful and supportive community.

Anais's kōrero

As I write this while my daughter is sick, I’m thankful for this journey allowing me to give her the best thing to help her through it all.

Becky's kōrero

The first few weeks were tough. I was adamant that I had a good latch but it still hurt a lot in the first week.

Bex's kōrero

Having to pump while I'm at work, or while he's with his other mum is quite tedious. He's 19 months now and I'd probably be ready to stop if he was, but he's still going hard.

Emma's kōrero

Another key area of support was connecting with other new mums and being able to share and support each other. Everybody has a valid journey to share, big or small. It was important in realising we are all different and...

Fernanda's kōrero

Raquel showed me different ways to breastfeed, she made me feel powerful and made me believe that no one knows more about my baby than I do.

Hiramoana's kōrero

My journey has been long, hard, testing & beautiful all in one! The trials I have faced as a Māmā have been overwhelming but rewarding at the same time. I have cried many nights in pain & frustration but have...

Ingrid's kōrero

I felt so disappointed, breastfeeding was one of the parts of motherhood I was really looking forward to, bonding with and nurturing a new life, that was what I wanted.

Jaqueline's kōrero

Also, three weeks after my daughter was born, the lockdown period began in New Zealand. The midwife visits, baby's monitoring and all types of consultation had to be done by phone. There were no groups and I did not meet...

Jessie's kōrero

Here's to feeding our beautiful babies in whatever way is best for US, whether boobie, bottle or both!

Juliana's kōrero

At times, I feel tired of this routine. But, in some moments, while he suckles, I look at him and I feel how big and important this bond is, this connection, I feel his affection and it’s so rewarding.

Laiza's kōrero

At the birthing centre I had all support from the midwives and my husband who was alongside me for the 4 endless days and night until Dylan could finally feed.

Karyn's kōrero

There have been many challenges along the way but I love breastfeeding my son and I've breastfed in many "odd" spots, top of Mt Maunganui on our family holiday, boot of our 4wd, heck even feeding and walking the City...

Lana's kōrero

I am so proud of myself. I persisted with the hardest thing of my life while my mental health really took a toll. Our breastfeeding journey isn’t over just yet but I will never take it for granted.

Lori's kōrero

I have also been able to support my sister and my niece by donating milk when my niece was a newborn. She was sleepy and jaundiced and had lost too much weight so she needed top ups. I never expected...

Madeline's kōrero

After a bit of a rough start with breastfeeding due to a psychologically traumatic birth, baby and I figured it out together and it became beautiful.

Nana's kōrero

I enjoy breastfeeding on demand everywhere I go, thanks to the support of other breastfeeding mothers who normalise breastfeeding in public. Breastfeeding helps me to feel confident about my first-time mothering which can be overwhelmed with uncertainty at times. I...

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