Community Birth Services understands that at times breastfeeding for māmā, pēpi and whānau can be challenging.
Your community is there to welcome you! You can find the support you need by reaching out to these breastfeeding support groups/gatherings.
Feilding - Parents Circle (Facebook page to come….)
Supporting parents and whānau to flourish. Come for a cuppa and cake. Donated clothing and fresh produce are available on the day.
Where: St Paul’s Church, Church Street, Feilding
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Tararua - Taupua Whangote/Infant feeding, Whakaemi/Gatherings
At multiple sites in the Tararua district. Whānau will be welcomed with food and aroha.
2023 Taupua Whāngote has started See Community Birth Services Facebook or Taupua Whāngote - Breastfeeding Support | Facebook page for venues.
Horowhenua - Breastfeeding Support Groups
2023 groups have commenced. Please see our Facebook page for more information. Community Birth Services - Home | Facebook
Palmerston North - Milk Cafe
Every Wednesday, 10am-12noon.
Milk Café for breastfeeding support.
Where: Te Papaeioa Birthing Centre, Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Further information can be found in the Milk Cafe Facebook group.
Dannevirke - Milk Café
Milk Café for breastfeeding support.
Where: Sugar and Salt Café, Dannevirke
When: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 9.30 am -11 am
Note - Check out their Facebook page for more information
Palmerston North - Whāngai Ora Milk Bank (WOMB)
Established to collect and distribute safe donor milk.
Where: 117 Ruahine Street Palmerston North, Te Papaioea Birthing Centre (ground floor)
When: By appointment only
Phone: 0272669547
Email: info@whangaiora.org.nz
Website: www.whangaiora.org.nz
Palmerston North - La Leche League
Breastfeeding support groups. Leaders are available to talk via text or telephone, they can also do home visits if necessary.
Where: Palmerston North
When: The first Monday of every month
Jackie: 027 288 5737
Natasha: 027 380 0115
Lynlee: 021 175 1454
Lily: 022 191 0568 (also speaks Mandarin)
Hayley 027 327 2718
You can also contact via lalecheleague.org.nz or on Facebook.