Tautoko Whāngote
Breastfeeding support
Based in Whakatū / Nelson, this service is for wāhine requiring specialist assessment,support for lactation or breastfeeding issues.
We offer this service both before and after pēpi is born, in conjunction with your other healthcare providers, such as your GP (doctor), midwive or lead maternity carer.
Ratonga whāinga
About this service
This service supports wāhine requiring specialised breastfeeding help. We aim to:
Ensure that women have the confidence, knowledge, skills and attitudes to breastfeed their pēpi.
Improve the health of your pēpi, through successful breastfeeding.
Contribute to other initiatives, such as Safe Sleep, that are proven to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant (SUDI) .
Whakaurunga paearu | How to access
Your GP (doctor), lead maternity carer, midwife, Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse or other healthcare professional can refer you to this service.
Referrals are encouraged at the point when lactation or breastfeeding support is beyond the LMC, midwife, GP or nurse’s capability to help with.
You can also apply to enrol yourself in this service using the contact details on this page.
Mō ētahi atu āwhina | For more assistance
Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)
Email: admin@tpo.org.nz
Use our online enrolment / referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/enrol