Breastfeeding Support

La Leche League helps mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement. They promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Our Waihi group holds monthly meetings, details are posted on our Facebook page. The Paeroa group Read more…

Abby works in the Starship Emergency Department as a Consultant Paediatrician. Abby has a special interest in infant feeding and breastfeeding problems, is a qualified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and is trained to assess and release tongue-ties. ​ Abby is NDC (Neuroprotective Developmental Care) accredited. Her aim is to Read more…

Julie Dovaston is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a background in midwifery. Providing private breastfeeding support, education and advice in your own home in Tauranga and some surrounding areas. She will help you troubleshoot, establish a tailored care plan to assist with breastfeeding guidance and parenting techniques.

Expressly For Mums provides products and services to support your breastfeeding journey. Wendy Pennell is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who understands that your breastfeeding challenges are unique to you. She will listen to your concerns and provide support to meet your breastfeeding goals. Prevention is better than cure: Read more…

We provide parent-to-parent support, encouragement and information on all aspects of breastfeeding and parenting. Accredited Leaders are here to support you by phone, email, pm, or in-person at our meetings. We offer breastfeeding support and information to parents in the wider Pukerua Bay to Johnsonville area — and beyond! We Read more…

LLL Leader, Heranush, runs Westport’s monthly breastfeeding support group Every 3rd Monday from 1-2:30pm at the Westport Plunket rooms Join us to share your questions and experiences!

Free personalised support for anything breastfeeding-related, throughout your breastfeeding journey. Available to all whānau, no need to be enrolled with Plunket. Reach out early for help, we are here to help. Contact us via email or phone. Breastfeeding Support is also available 24/7 via PlunketLine.