The Problem with Iatrogenesis: Dr Alison Barrett #LLLNZ "Side effects are effects"

Women in the birthing system are like canaries in the mine. What happens to birthing women matters. #LLLNZ #birthmatters

"While beneficial and even lifesaving in some situations...common or routine interventions may not be necessary or beneficial for healthy majority". Dr Alison Barrett #LLLNZ

From today's seminar - The Breastfeeding Journey by La Leche League Waikato⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ @SimonedeGeorgio: There is a sense of new mothers being lost and feeling unimportant when they have a new baby - how nice it feels… instagram.com/p/BzAGGM0gs7A/…

From today's seminar - The Breastfeeding Journey by La Leche League Waikato⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Alison Barrett’s fascinating talk on iatrogenesis (negative effects of medication or medical treatment or intervention) and how the… instagram.com/p/BzAGhJmAnAZ/…

From today's seminar - The Breastfeeding Journey by La Leche League Waikato⠀ The research tells us that more and more mothers are accessing breastfeeding support online. How can we as LLL ensure that these mums are… instagram.com/p/BzAG8RVg1ow/…

With the Longest Night of the Year just passed, though with little ones most nights might feel like the longest! When you are struggling with night times, there are lots of options for all getting some sleep and the… instagram.com/p/BzAW8ajAsH8/…

Early days breastfeeding

Almost a full time job. No wonder the first year is a blur.

Why, that's me:

La Leche League New Zealand is cancelling all in person Group Meetings and Coffee Mornings until further notice, effective immediately. Facebook and Zoom meetings may be provided in place of in-person meetings,… instagram.com/p/B9xPbtpg94S/…

Breastfeeding protects baby when they are sick, and when their family is sick - please share this information with those who may need it. Our resources are being updated frequently. Links to our statement on… instagram.com/p/B9xQZ1UgoZV/…

Speaking of Facebook Lives, we have a great week ahead with one of our Leaders, Georgiana Fitzpatrick, planning to do three short Live videos about postnatal fitness, pelvic floor health and how this relates to… instagram.com/p/B_MDCwJgJcJ/…

We will remember them. ANZAC Day 2020 will be forever remembered as one like no other #lestweforget #repost myhiddenforest instagram.com/p/B_YpY9-gPds/…

Where are you all nursing today? We are enjoying some warm sun and getting some sneaky resting in as well as the Vitamin D ☀️😌⠀ 💚💚💚⠀ #sidelyingforthewin #lalecheleagueleader instagram.com/p/B_eSOJjg_43/…

LLLNZ are pleased to announce we are now able to offer in person and face to face help again, after our entry into Alert Level 1! We are so excited to be once again able to provide comfort and maybe hands on help,… instagram.com/p/CBcsWf_ADmQ/…

Join us this Saturday for our nationwide virtual big latch on Link in bio @ New Zealand instagram.com/p/CDR-5P_ARfm/…

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SPEAKERS: LA LECHE LEAGUE NZ​ 🍂 ​ “Establishing breastfeeding – the early days and weeks” – Monday 3 August​ ​ La Leche League Leaders are volunteers who support mothers/parents/families to… instagram.com/p/CDcVHskgiWe/…