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nikkitheknitter 
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Posted: 22 June 2011 at 9:45am |
Hey!
Big Latch On is coming up and we are getting there with venues now registered all over the country... we still need more though! OhBaby ran an event in Auckland last year - hopefully they'll be able to do it again 
You can check out the Big Latch On map to see if there's a Big Latch On event happening near you (zoom in to your area), or you can contact us at breastfeeding@womens-health.org.nz if you'd like to run your own event (there's prizes in it for you!) and need some ideas or help.
See www.biglatchon.org.nz for more information. Or join our Big Latch On facebook page for the latest updates!
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Posted: 22 June 2011 at 2:08pm |
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I'm in the process of organising a venue! Looking forward to it
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Posted: 22 June 2011 at 2:23pm |
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Have you thought of asking Luscious Cafe in Te Atatu to host the Waitakere one?
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Posted: 22 June 2011 at 3:52pm |
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Ooh I'm definitely keen in joining in! :) Thanks for the links!
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Posted: 22 June 2011 at 5:04pm |
 caliandjack wrote:
Have you thought of asking Luscious Cafe in Te Atatu to host the Waitakere one? |
Venues are registered by anyone who is interested in hosting an event.
There are two currently registered in Waitakere, one is the Slingbabies event which has a venue but Rebecca from the West Auckland parents' centre hasn't yet confirmed... I'll pass the suggestion of Luscious on to her Thanks!
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Posted: 22 June 2011 at 7:04pm |
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i'm a little bit sad i wont be attending this year!
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 10:41am |
Better have another one then Deb  Quick smart!
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 12:37pm |
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quick question about 'eligibility' for big latch on... I can only get mine latched with the help of a nipple shield and supplementary nursing system, would that still be ok, or does that rule me out? I went when DD was 2.5 months old, she stopped feeding 2 weeks later, and at the rate we are going now I'll be lucky to make it to the big day, but would love to put my hand up along with everyone else one last time.
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 12:42pm |
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Good question Babykatnz.
I was so looking forward to being able to attend this year for the first (and last) time but am also using nipple shields - i hope this doesn't count me out? I am hopefully weaning off them but time will tell.
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 12:53pm |
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nipple shields shouldnt rule you out at all! they are just an aid to help you breastfeed.
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 1:11pm |
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I used nipple shields last time and it didnt seem to matter, I'm more worried about the SNS, who could I email to find out what the deal is for that?
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 2:14pm |
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I wouldn't have thought it matters BK, any form of BF should be acceptable.
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 3:00pm |
OMG this time last year I was at The Big Latch pregnant and BF...this year I'll be tandem feeding at it LMAO maybe I should buy a 10-trip ticket hehehehe
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 4:06pm |
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Lol Emmecat,...never say never!!! Im hoping to be at the next 2,..not 10 tho,lol!
Im proud to be attending our second big latch on in a row!
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 4:09pm |
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 4:32pm |
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The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P
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Posted: 23 June 2011 at 5:39pm |
Oh that's a shame Fattartsrock cos I was gonna collect some random children on my way in and BF them all...... NOT NOT
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Posted: 03 August 2011 at 3:11pm |
Babykatnz wrote:
quick question about 'eligibility' for big latch on... I can only get mine latched with the help of a nipple shield and supplementary nursing system, would that still be ok, or does that rule me out? I went when DD was 2.5 months old, she stopped feeding 2 weeks later, and at the rate we are going now I'll be lucky to make it to the big day, but would love to put my hand up along with everyone else one last time. |
If you're latched you count! We'd love to have you along to a local venue
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Posted: 03 August 2011 at 3:17pm |
Just a quick post to say that the Auckland Young Parents Breastfeeding Group are hosting a venue at the Organic Africa Cafe, 373 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland. I'll be there to count the mums latched on and bring you hot drinks, wrangle children etc.
Open to mums of all ages - would love to see you there at 10am (ready for the record attempt at 10.30am) - Women's Health Action shouting coffees/hot chocs.
OhBaby! is also hosting a venue at the Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane.
You can check out the nearest venue to you if you'd like to come along on Friday morning.
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Posted: 03 August 2011 at 6:02pm |
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Latch latch latch...i'm pretty excited to go along to ours! Though i am very concerned mister nosey face will be far too excited to actually feed. I hope he doesnt kick off!
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