Code of Practice for Health Workers
Information about IBCLC training
ARA postgrad paper in Human Lactation, Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition
Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service is able to provide funded education on many topics related to breastfeeding to all different types of professional groups. Contact canbreastfeed@omwwl.maori.nz
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust
Preparation for Breastfeeding
One 3-hour session monthly.
Venue: Room 2, Philipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Philipstown, Ōtautahi
9:30am – 12:30am
Sessions run on either a Tuesday or a Saturday
Facilitated by registered midwives
Contact 0800 669957 for information or to register
St George’s Maternity Hospital
Selected Thursdays
Heaton Street, Merivale
Please phone for dates and bookings (03) 375 6337
FREE VIDEOS FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T MAKE IT TO CLASSES
Helpful advice during first year
OTHER EDUCATION
Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Programme
A National, funded programme for those of childbearing age with experience of breastfeeding, to learn how to effectively and confidently support others on their breastfeeding journeys. This programme runs one morning a week for 8 consecutive weeks.
For Māori, Pacifika and young mothers: Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust – 0800 66 99 57 or text/call Kelly: 029 773 1689
For culturally and linguistically diverse and rural mothers: Waitaha Primary Health: contact Claire: Contact Claire (03) 357 4970 (ext 212) or 027 588 1007 or email claire.coates@waitaha.health.nz
Mondays
10:00am – 12:00pm
Aranui Library, 109 Aldershot St, Aranui
Contact Claire (03) 357 4970 (ext 212) or 027 588 1007 or claire.coates@waitaha.health.nz
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Mondays
10:00am – 12:00pm
Ashburton Plunket Centre, 222, Cameron St
Contact Ellie (03) 308 7894 or 021 807 762
Mondays
10:00am – 12:00pm
25 Winchester St, Lyttelton, Plunket Rooms at the Recreation Centre
Contact Andrea 021 071 2901
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Ūkaipō – connecting with our pēpi – Hornby (Tuesdays)
Te Puawaitanga Ki Ōtautahi Trust
153 Gilberthorpes Road, Hornby
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Ph: 0800 66 99 57
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ukaipochch/
Mandarin Speaking Playgroup (2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month)
Hornby Plunket, 29 Tower Street, Hornby
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Contact Jenny Siato jenny.saito@plunket.org.nz or 027 281 5918
Facebook – ChineseBreastfeedingSupport
Tuesdays
10:00am – 12:00pm
Village Community Centre, Corner of Papanui Road and Frank Street
Contact Claire (03) 357 4970 (ext 212) or 027 588 1007 or claire.coate@waitaha.health.nz
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Wednesdays
10:00am – 12:00pm
71 Beresford St, New Brighton, Grace Vineyard Seafield
Contact Cherie 027 871 1145
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
Philipstown Community Hub, 39 Nursery Road, Philipstown
Contact Kelly 029 773 1589
https://www.facebook.com/ukaipoeast
Thursdays
10:00am – 12:00pm
36 Nancy Ave, St Albans Uniting Parish, Knowles St entrance
Contact Claire (03) 357 4970 (ext 212) or 027 588 1007 or claire.coates@waitaha.health.nz
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Thursdays
10:00am – 12:00pm
36 Nancy Ave, St Albans Uniting Parish, Knowles St entrance
Contact Claire (03) 357 4970 (ext 212) or 027 588 1007 or claire.coates@waitaha.health.nz
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Fridays 10am -12pm.
Rolleston Plunket Rooms, 1, John Street.
claire.coates@waitaha.health.nz
Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support
Rangiora Maternity,161 Ashley Street, Rangiora. (Rangiora Hospital Whānau Room)
Fridays 10am-12pm
Contact Coralie 027 850 4912
Fridays 10am – 12pm
111 Carters Road, Amberley, Plunket Rooms (behind the library)
Contact Shardia: M: 022 101 2682
Hurunui Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support Facebook
La Leche League Groups:
Breast Start @ Riccarton (Mondays)
First Monday of the month at
10:00am Riccarton Community Centre, 199 Clarence Street,
Riccarton
email breaststartchristchurch@gmail.com
If you can, bring a gold coin donation and a plate to share for morning tea
Breast Start @ Beckenham (Mondays)
Second Monday of the month
10:00am. South Library Learning Centre, Sydenham Room, 66 Colombo Street
click to email breaststart christchurch
If you can, bring a gold coin donation and a plate to share for morning tea
“BABES in Arms” (Breastfeeding And Babies Education and Support) groups on the West Coast
BABES in Arms meets in Reefton on the second Monday of each month 10-12pm at the Reefton Play Centre, 122 Buller Road, Reefton.
BABES in Arms meets in Westport on the third Monday of each month 1-2.30pm at the Westport Plunket Rooms, corner Lyndhurst and Russell St, Westport.
West Coast Breastfeeding group