Breastfeeding Support

Breast milk is specifically designed to meet pēpi’s nutritional needs, providing the right amount of nutrients in the proper proportions. It also contains protective factors, including antibodies and anti-inflammatory components. These protective factors support pēpi’s immune system, both in the short term by preventing illnesses and in the long term Read more…

Kia ora, Hi, Hola! I am Heranush, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), providing breastfeeding and lactation support with evidence-based information and gentle care. I offer prenatal and postnatal education for families from diverse communities.

Gore Babyfeeding Support is held 2nd and 4th Friday each month at Gore Kids Hub. The drop in session is run by breastfeeding peer supporters with the help of WellSouth

Find out about preparing to breastfeed, the health benefits of breastfeeding, your baby's first feed and the hunger cues your pēpi may display. Each link takes you to a page beginning with a short video, followed by key messages. You can select from 9 languages at the top of each Read more…

Healthify is Aotearoa New Zealand's go-to website for trusted easy-to-understand health information and self-help resources. Here you will find information on breastfeeding basics, including easy to watch videos. Topics covered include: – Benefits of breastfeeding – Making the decision to breastfeed – Starting to breastfeed – Positioning baby for breastfeeding Read more…

Global Health Media produces a number of short and practical videos to help understand more about breastfeeding. There are detailed videos on: – Attaching your baby at the breast – Breastfeeding positions – Early initiation of breastfeeding – Breastfeeding in the first hours – Is your baby getting enough milk Read more…

Kia ora I work in private practice in Hawkes Bay and also part time for Plunket as an IBCLC