Breast Feeding

 

Do you need help with breastfeeding?

The following organisations can give help and information about breastfeeding. If the advice you've been given isn't working for you or you're not happy with it - get a second opinion.

Get Connected Online

www.breastfeeding.org.nz
www.facebook.com/breastfeedingnz
www.youtube.com/breastfeedingnz

For Immediate Assistance

Your Midwife or Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) either at your local public health service or an independent midwife

Your own Doctor or Practice Nurse

Plunket
Taranaki wide, 06 753 2300

Your own Plunket Nurse

Plunket Line Freephone
National, 0800 933 922

La Leche League
New Plymouth, 06 758 3076

Taranaki Base Hospital
New Plymouth, 06 753 6139
Postnatal Ward, 06 7536139 Ext 7750
Neonatal, 06 7536139 Ext 7746
Lactation Consultant, Ext 8750

Hawera Hospital, 06 2789911

Community Organisations

Parents Centre
New Plymouth, 06 7598244
Stratford, 06 765 0441
South Taranaki, 06 278 7782

Maori Agencies

Ruanui Health Centre
Hawera, 06 2786119

Te Kaweora Inc
Opunake, 06 761 8785

Maori Womens Welfare League
Aotea Region, 06 7547787

Piki Te Ora Nursing Services
New Plymouth, 06 759 7305

Manaaki Oranga
New Plymouth, 06 759 7300

Last updated: Wednesday, October 20, 2010