The College of Midwives wants new mums given toast.

The Minister Shane Reti has asked for a re-think of not offering toast at Wellington Hospital to those who've just given birth.

Health NZ had been advised it was nutritionally sub-optimal.

College of Midwives chief executive, Alison Eddy, says toast is long-standing offering at such a time.

"There's lot of reasons for that - women often don't feel like a full meal, just like marathon runners don't feel like sitting down to a nutritious meal."

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The College of Midwives wants new mums given toast.
The Minister Shane Reti has asked for a re-think of not offering toast at Wellington Hospital to those who've just given birth.
Health NZ had been advised it was nutritionally sub-optimal.
College of Midwives chief executive, Alison Eddy, says toast is long-standing offering at such a time.
"There's lot of reasons for that - women often don't feel like a full meal, just like marathon runners don't feel like sitting down to a nutritious meal."
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Alison Eddy: College of Midwives chief executive defends giving toast to new mothers

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