Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 3, 2022 3:10:51 GMT 12
CONNECTION TO TE AO MĀORI SUPPORTS EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING - NEW STUDY FINDS
New research looking at what supports exclusive breastfeeding in wāhine Māori has found that mothers with greater connections with te ao Māori are more likely to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months.
Dr Denise Bennett, a paediatrician and co-author of the study, said that the study contributes to the body of evidence demonstrating the impact of colonisation on hauora Māori, and how te ao Māori offers specific benefits for pēpi and wāhine Māori.
“Colonisation has resulted in the loss of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), including breastfeeding tikanga,” said Dr Bennett......
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/connection-te-ao-maori-supports-exclusive-breastfeeding-new-study-finds
New research looking at what supports exclusive breastfeeding in wāhine Māori has found that mothers with greater connections with te ao Māori are more likely to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months.
Dr Denise Bennett, a paediatrician and co-author of the study, said that the study contributes to the body of evidence demonstrating the impact of colonisation on hauora Māori, and how te ao Māori offers specific benefits for pēpi and wāhine Māori.
“Colonisation has resulted in the loss of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge), including breastfeeding tikanga,” said Dr Bennett......
www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/connection-te-ao-maori-supports-exclusive-breastfeeding-new-study-finds