Breastfeeding Support

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I also hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Therapy (focusing on feeding). I have worked in three different district health boards and I have community and hospital experience supporting mamas and babies with breast feeding.

Flow & Flourish is dedicated to supporting families through every stage of their feeding journey. We provide compassionate, evidence-based lactation consulting and practical tools to help parents feel confident and empowered. Whether you’re navigating breastfeeding challenges, expressing milk, or exploring bottle feeding, our focus is on creating a positive and Read more…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…