Breastfeeding in the Hutt / Te Awa Kairangi
It’s about connection
In 2022 a group of passionate people came together to improve accessibility to quality breastfeeding support in the Hutt Valley hosted online by the Oxytocin Trust.
The Breastfeeding Network, Oxytocin Trust, La Leche League and Private Lactation Consultants talked together and these webpages were born. It is the hope of these organisations/groups that whānau and individuals will be able to access up-to-date information on services available to them and receive breastfeeding support in a timely and appropriate manner.
Drop In Sessions
Milk Café
At the Plunket Rooms in Petone: Fridays during term time, between 12pm and 1:30pm at the Plunket rooms, 12 Kirks Avenue, Petone. This support is free and partners/whānau are always welcome. Sessions run by IBCLC Liora Noy
Stokes Valley
Looking for a welcoming space to get support on your breastfeeding journey? Join us at Koraunui Marae in Stokes Valley.
Location: 146 Stokes Valley Road
Day: Monday (fortnightly)
Dates: Please see calendar
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For more info, contact Stephanie Davis [email protected]
These drop-in sessions offer a relaxed and supportive environment where you can connect with other parents and receive guidance from experienced lactation consultants. All whānau are welcome!
Local Support
Whāngai Pēpē Breastfeeding Support
Whāngai Pēpē Breastfeeding Support Service provides free breastfeeding support and education for:
- Māori māmā and their whānau in Te Awa Kairangi
- Pacific māmā and their whānau in Te Awa Kairangi
- Any māmā and their whānau enrolled in Tamariki Ora Well Child, Waiwhetu Medical Centre and other Te Rūnanga o Te Āti Awa Services
- Any māmā enrolled in Hapū Ora (Waiwhetu clinic only)
The friendly team of lactation consultants (IBCLC) and breastfeeding peer counsellors offer:
- Clinic appointments
- Online or phone consultations,
- Home visit appointments (certain criteria applies)
- Breastpump hireage (certain criteria applies)
Hutt Hospital Support
Stephanie Davis, Lactation Consultant, is based at Hutt Hospital and is available for support during the postnatal period of birth to six weeks on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, and is out in the community Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To access this support, please ask your Lead Maternity Carer to refer you.
For urgent assistance Stephanie can be contacted directly on 022 103 9832.
Plunket and Plunket-line
Plunket and Plunketline offer free breastfeeding advice and support.
Plunketline have IBCLC Lactation Consultants available for Phone and Zoom consults. Call them to arrange a time on 0800 933 922
Zoom support with Liora Noy
Hosted by Liora Noy IBCLC and funded by The Wright Foundation. Contact Liora: [email protected]
Private Lactation Support - Fees apply
Hutt Valley Private consultants available for home visits, clinic and ZOOM/Virtual appointments.
Kate Anderson
IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Registered Nurse.
Kate is an IBCLC (international Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She is also a Registered Nurse and Craniosacral therapist. Kate has 14 years experience working with families. Kate can help with your babies breastfeeding and health issues. Kate uses bodywork to support infant feeding, helping infants and their families overcome traumatic birth experiences.
Liora Noy
IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Registered Nurse.
Liora is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). Liora provides Zoom, clinic and in home Lactation support. Liora has a passion for Maternal mental health and wellbeing and has worked tirelessly in this field for many years. Liora receives some funding from The Wright Family Foundation to support families in our community. Liora also offers Virtual Free Breastfeeding Classes.
[email protected]
021 355 041
parentcentred.co.nz/
wellingtonbreastfeeding.co.nz
Jane Scobie
IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Registered Nurse.
With more than 20 years Paediatric Nursing experience. Jane has the skills and knowledge to help you with your baby’s feeding, sleeping and health challenges. Jane is available for clinic, home visits and Zoom consults.
For Breastfeeding Support services in the wider Wellington region, please visit the Te Whatu Ora website.
If your service is not listed here, and you would like us to add it, please share your details with us via our form to have you added to our database (please note in the services comment that you’d like to be added to the Breastfeeding in the Hutt webpage).
Hutt Valley Breastfeeding Network
The Hutt Valley Breastfeeding Network is made up of committed health professionals, community workers, organisations and individuals who work to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in the Hutt Valley. This group meets together 4 times a year to network and discuss current breastfeeding issues. Once a year the group joins as a combined 3RegionNetwork with Wellington (Capital, Coast) and Wairarapa.
HV Breastfeeding Network Meeting Dates for 2026
- Wed 20 May — 10am until 12 noon, venues to be confirmed.
- Wed 26 Aug — 10am until 12 noon, venues to be confirmed.
- Wed 4 Nov — Combined 3-Region BF meeting with shared lunch. Hosted by Wellington this year.
Please contact Heather Cotter on [email protected] for further information.
Events
The Art of Breastfeeding - La Leche League Conference 2026
The Art of Breastfeeding – Mātauranga Ūkaipō
LLLNZ Conference October 3-4, 2026
Scots College, Strathmore Park, Wellington
Hutt Valley Breastfeeding Network Meetings
- Wed 20 May — 10am until 12 noon, venues to be confirmed.
- Wed 26 Aug — 10am until 12 noon, venues to be confirmed.
- Wed 4 Nov — Combined 3-Region BF meeting with shared lunch. Hosted by Wellington this year.
See our Events in the Hutt calendar for scheduled breastfeeding support events we have been notified of.
If you have a breastfeeding related event you would like us to add, please share the details with us via our “Add an event” form.
Donor Breast Milk
For more information about Breast Milk donation please see our Donor Breast Milk page.
Resources for Whānau
Pregnancy Care
- Early Beginnings – Theresa Love
- Find Your Midwife
- Parents Centre Lower Hutt
- Antenatal Classes – All You Need Is Love (Johnsonville)
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