| BreastFed NZ app | By BreastFedNZ |
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| Country of origin | New Zealand |
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| Cost | Free |
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BreastFed NZ app
BreastFed NZ app
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A New Zealand app offering breastfeeding help, information and support.
The BreastFed NZ app provides information about various aspects of breastfeeding, from how to prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy, the first few days, the early weeks through to weaning and everything in between.
- The app provides guidance on common issues, eg, latching and positioning your baby and breast care. The app also has information on maternal well-being, whānau support, breastfeeding twins, breastfeeding premature babies and returning to work.
- Meaningful, personal stories are interwoven with evidence-based information on a variety of breastfeeding topics. Information on how to get on-going support is also provided.
The app is divided into 20 main sections, with each section having a few subsections.
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- The app has a search bar so users can quickly search for information and support.
- Users can also bookmark information within the app to return to at a later time.
- Content includes written content, infographics, images, videos and other resources. There's good use of colour to divide sections of texts, eg, tips.
- At the start of the app there is a “language used” section which gives the meaning of the te reo Māori words and other medical terms used in the app.
- Care has been taken to incorporate gender neutral language within the app.
For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link), Google Play(external link), App Store (external link)or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.
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✔ Easy to use and navigate. ✔ Illustrations and pictures to explain concepts. ✔ Video stories. ✔ Practical tips. ✔ Links to other websites for more detailed information. ✔ Information and links to breastfeeding support services available in Aotearoa New Zealand. ✔ Bookmark feature to return to important information that the user has flagged. |
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Clinical review
Reviewer: Cara Hafner, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Baby Friendly Clinical Lead, New Zealand Breastfeeding Alliance
Date of review: March 2024
Platform: Apple and Android
Version: 2 previous versions 2015 & 2018 under Midland DHBs. This third edition is sponsored by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Waikato and Lakes) and endorsed by Ngā Maia.
Comments: This is a well-researched and presented app that provides evidence-based information for breastfeeding whānau in New Zealand. The updates have really elevated this app to be a primary resource for whānau and health professionals.
Safety concerns: None.
New Zealand relevance: Yes
Concerns: None.
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