Marijuana and breast/chestfeeding
There is little research done with parents who are breast/chest feeding with marijuana, but what we do know is that THC is stored in the...
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Feeding chart
Download and print this feeding chart to use to document how often, how long and how well baby is feeding!
Does my pēpi need Vitamin K?
Find out more about what Vitamin K is and why it's recommended by reading this document created by Women's Health Action.
Melanin Milk
https://www.melaninmilksd.com/https://www.melaninmilksd.com/ Doula and IBCLC Chardá Bell shares knowledge and wisdom over on her website...
Illustrations of black and brown bodies
Medical student Chidiebere Ibe begun drawing medical illustrations of BIPOC bodies and quickly became viral after posting an image of a...
Supporting parents of transgender children
This website is a parent-led NZ site that supports parents of trans children, and helping them navigate their journey. Check it out here:
Honouring Lou's legacy
If you're interested in donating to the givealittle page set up by Emily Writes in Lou's memory, check it out below:
In loving memory of Lou Kelly
Read this beautiful obituary from Emily Writes about co-founder of EMPWR here.
Taking up the challenge of trans and non-binary inclusion in midwifery education
Read the latest research paper: Perinatal services are being challenged to acknowledge that not all pregnant and birthing people are...
Interested in learning more about queer-inclusive healthcare?
Gender Minorities Aotearoa: Supporting Transgender People
Are antenatal classes still fit for purpose?
Read this article by Emily Writes below about antenatal classes:
The Educated Birth
Amazing inclusive images and information about birth. Check them out on instagram here or take a look at their website below!
What happens to my body during pregnancy?
An animation showing how the pregnant body changes
The quiet shift to more inclusive pregnancy language and the long road towards systemic change
Aotearoa perinatal care is slowly becoming more inclusive, but some trans, non-binary and gender-diverse Kiwis are still facing...
Patient Safety Day Aotearoa
Listen to Karen and Olivia's story, featured by the Health Quality and Safety Commission NZ for Patient Safety Day 2021.
"Empowering rainbow whānau, one baby at a time"
Featured on the Royal New Zealand College of GP's. Check out the article here.
Diaries of a Dyke Podcast with Dani Fennessy
Arlene was a guest on Dani Fennessy's podcast titled: Diaries of a Dyke. Dani opens up the conversation with the rainbow community, on a...
My Midwifery. My Midwife.
Karen, wife Olivia and their beautiful boy Raffael. EMPWR was featured in the quarterly Midwife magazine, published by the New Zealand...
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