A video about PlunketLine's specialist breastfeeding support service.
Source: Whānau Āwhina Plunket
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 one of the PlunketLine nurses a call and 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.
