Supported Lactation
Private Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Manawatū. Supporting you on YOUR journey.
Horowhenua Ūkaipō/Breastfeeding Support
Come along to our free drop in ūkaipō/breastfeeding whakaemi. We provide kai and kōrero with a trained breastfeeding kaiāwhina to support you on your journey. 1st Tuesday of the month– Foxton Beach Community Centre, 10am-12nn 2nd Tuesday of the month—Levin @ Te Whare Mahana Community Hub, 10am-12nn 3rd Tuesday of Read more…
Te Papaioea Milk Cafè
Join us every Wednesday from 10am to midday at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre for our Milk Cafe. You’re welcome to drop in for a casual chat, have a cuppa, get additional advice and support around feeding your baby, and meet other like-minded māmā.
Helensville Birthing Centre Peer Supporters
Our breastfeeding peer support counsellors are trained to offer a safe and supportive forum for parents to ask questions about any aspect of feeding their baby. We understand that not every parent can breastfeed easily, but we can help you get the support and information you need to enable you Read more…
Evidence Based Babies
Nadine Theunissen is a Certified Chilbirth Educator (CCBE) and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Nadine has studied multiple fields of child development and has years of in person and virtual experience in supporting parents in childbirth, lactation and general parenting.
BreastfeedingWorks! Peer Support
South Canterbury Breastfeeding Peer Support Programme FREE mother-to-mother support to walk along side you on your breastfeeding journey. These are mothers with an interest in breastfeeding who have undertaken breastfeeding support training.
Waihi & Paeroa La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group
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…
Dr Abby Baskett
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…
Maternal Serenity – Private Lactation Consultant
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.
Beyond Birth Support
As an IBCLC Lactation consultant, Postnatal Doula & Baby Care Specialist, Lisa Rae brings calmness, nurturing and clarity to your journey as a new parent. She’ll be there to hold space for you, and empower you as you navigate early parenting.