Plunket lactation consultants are just a video-call away
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. If you’re a mum who’s having difficulty breastfeeding – you’re not alone! Lots of whānau find breastfeeding tricky and sore at the start.
Breastfeeding is a learned skill for mum, baby and whānau, and it’s completely normal to need a bit of support before you gain confidence.
Plunket now offers free specialist breastfeeding support through video-conferencing for all WellChild providers.
How PlunketLine can help
There are lots of reasons women may be struggling to access a lactation consultant locally – but if that’s you, then Plunket is here to help.
All you need to do is give one of our PlunketLine nurses a call on 0800 933 922 (this is free call and available is 24/7) and they’ll do an assessment and book you an appointment with a Plunket lactation consultant.
These breastfeeding consultations are free and available for all breastfeeding women/ wahine – even if Plunket isn’t your WellChild provider. The breastfeeding support sessions are carried out by Plunket Nurses who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC®).
Find out more about the video-conference breastfeeding support service from Plunket, as well as how medical professionals can refer patients.