For Whānau
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi
One 3-hour session monthly.
Venue: Philipstown Community Hub or Online (Covid levels depending)
9:30am – 12:30am
Sessions run on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Facilitated by registered midwives
Contact 0800 669957 for information or to register
Dates for 2022
St Georges Hospital
Selected Thursdays
Heaton Street,
Merivale
Please phone for dates and bookings (03) 375 6337
Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Training
24 hour programme run over 8 weekly 3-hour sessions in a Zoom/Group combo (according to Covid Levels) to equip those of child-bearing age with some experience of breastfeeding to support others in the community. Contact: Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust – 0800 66 99 57 or rukminik@omwwl.maori.nz
For Health Professionals
Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service
Can tailor breastfeeding education to meet the needs of health practitioners or community groups. Contact Kelly: kelly.dorgan@omwwl.maori.nz
Waitaha Primary Health
Can develop breastfeeding education sessions to cater for a range of audiences. Contact 0800 800 743
The Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE)
Other
Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service
Can tailor breastfeeding education to meet the needs of health practitioners or community groups. Contact Kelly: kelly.dorgan@omwwl.maori.nz
Waitaha Primary Health
Can develop breastfeeding education sessions to cater for a range of audiences. Contact 0800 800 743