Whānau kōrero Archive - Page 2 of 3 - Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi

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...

Marcela's kōrero

I always dreamed of the perfect scenario of having a normal labour and breastfeed straight away. But with a premature son I could not. He had to go to the NICU and was not able to suck my breast properly.

Raquel's kōrero

I’ve learnt by experience that every baby has its particularities when feeding, what works for one doesn’t for the other and it makes the breastfeeding a huge challenge that can be overcome through family and friends support, love and patience.

Simi's kōrero

The best part of breastfeeding was recovery was quick. And lockdown happened not long after she was born. We went on hikes in the hills almost daily. It was great not having to carry much more than a nappy and...

Rata's kōrero

Using a nipple shield really threw me, I’m not sure why but I felt very whakamā about it, I think because it wasn’t the beautiful breastfeeding experience I was expecting, and I had never really heard of other people using...

Vanessa's kōrero

It is really special to see the nourishment to their wairua/spirit and hinengaro/mind through the love and bond I share with them during breastfeeding. My children are my taonga.

Briar's kōrero

It hasn't been super smooth sailing (the gymnastic stage is tough folks, and the twiddling can feel unbearable), but the benefits far outweigh the costs.

Hope and Julian’s kōrero's kōrero

Hope and Julian of Papanui went smoke free together and put their money towards a new car.

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