A video about PlunketLine's specialist breastfeeding support service.
Source: Whānau Āwhina Plunket
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Here at PlunketLine we have this video conference service, where we can provide like a breastfeeding consult through the video conferencing.
I mean, it's a big thing, breastfeeding.
Some women have this idea of how it might be. It might be my perception that it's gonna be great, and you're going to feed your baby for a year and then things can crop up along the way, and getting support can be quite hard.
From home, mums can have a consult through phone, laptop and they can be right there and get that professional advice.
Baby, when they're coming on, getting the chin under the nipple. So if we get baby on, line the nipple up to the nose and then we bring baby on, we don't push forward into baby's mouth.
It's really helpful by having a service it's a video conference, in terms of people that maybe transport is an issue, or live rurally, it knocks down those barriers so they can still get that advice and hopefully help them with their breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding support
Talk to your midwife, lead maternity carer (LMC) or Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse
If you're finding breastfeeding painful or you're worried about something (such as lumps on your breast, or low milk supply), talk to your midwife, lead maternity carer (LMC) or Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse as soon as possible.
Call PlunketLine
If you're struggling to find a lactation consultant in your area, PlunketLine can help.
All you need to do is give PlunketLine a call on 0800 933 922. They'll do an assessment and book you an appointment with one of Plunket’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC®).
These breastfeeding consultations are free and available for all breastfeeding women - even if Plunket isn't your WellChild provider.
Find out more about the lactation consultant service available through PlunketLine.
PlunketLine is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0800 933 922 for advice and support for you, your baby and your whānau. Calls are free from cell phones. You do not need to be registered with Plunket to use this service.
Other breastfeeding support
The easiest way to find what breastfeeding support services are available to you locally is through SmartStart, or by asking your LMC or Well Child nurse.
Check out SmartStart to find breastfeeding support services in your area.
