Whānau kōrero Archive - Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi

Tameka's kōrero

Tameka laughs when she says her feeding journeys have been “all over the place,” and she means it in the most loving way.

Sunny's kōrero

“Take it slow. Not everything is perfect when you first begin, but your body will naturally come to it. You can’t put a timeline on having a baby.”

Ruby-Isabella's kōrero

“It’s not meant to hurt, if it’s hurting, ask for help - no question is a silly question. And if you are able to, give breastfeeding a go. It is the most selfless thing you will ever do - and...

Mika's kōrero

Mika’s feeding journey didn’t begin the way she had imagined. Her advice to other māmā is simple and heartfelt: “Trust the process and don’t give up!”

Epe's kōrero

“Give it a go. It might be harder, but it’s so much more rewarding. I just can’t put into words the connection between you and your baby.”

Rachel's kōrero

Each way of nourishing pēpi with human milk is valid, powerful, and deeply personal. “Learn about breastfeeding,” she says. “This could be two years of your life.”

Lilli's kōrero

“Don’t put pressure on yourself. A fed baby is a happy baby. Even just trying for a day is all it takes.”

Te Ara's kōrero

“Let the pressure off yourself. Some things are going to work, some things aren’t, but you’re doing a great job. There are so many good moments in the hard… and it’s 100% worth it.”

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...

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