Mum4Mums

Email: annamreid@hotmail.com

Cell: 021 408 146

I have two children who were both fully breastfed. I have co-slept and gained experience with extended breastfeeding, tandem feeding, tongue tie, and food intolerances. So have picked up a few tricks along the way! More than happy to come meet you and your baby and see if there is anything I can help with.

Cell: 021 0830 5865

Hi, I am mum to two boys aged 4yrs and 7yrs old. I have dealt with tongue tie, low supply (due to tongue tie), mastitis, feeding with baby in a Pavlik harness and weaning toddlers. I also breastfed 3 months into my second pregnancy.

Email: jacindapanther@gmail.com

Home: 03 736 9725

Cell: 021 070 3700

Kia ora I have two children Maisie and Louis. Both my children were prem so have some experience with breastfeeding after babies being tube fed. I have experience with tandem feeding, extended feeding up to 3 years of age, and pumping forever! I have donated milk and received donor milk. I love supporting mums in any way to help their breastfeeding journey.

Cell: 027 376 2861

Hi, I’m mum of two breastfed babies. Experience with nipple shields. With my first she needed surgery for laryngomalacia and afterwards latched directly onto the breast. Have experience with mastitis and feeding through it.

I’m looking forward to meeting and helping people through their breastfeeding journey.

Cell: 022 415 3445

Kia ora I’m a young mum with 3 beautiful girls. I have experience with nipple shields, mastitis, having a very high needs unsettled baby, and tandem feeding. I learnt a lot of tips and got some great advice from other Mum4Mums. I hope that I too can help somebody else’s breastfeeding journey be as amazing as mine has been, so don’t be afraid to reach out.

Email: k.aynsley@gmail.com

Cell: 027 496 4662

Hi, I'm a Mum of two boys and a little girl, born 2018, 2020, and 2023. I breastfed my boys for just over two years each, and have started the same journey with my girl. I'm happy to help with any queries, or just sit down with a cup of tea and be a listening ear. I'm available during the day and some evenings, based 5 min north of Hokitika.

Email: lauramayneale@gmail.com

Cell: 027 384 2508

Kia ora I have 2 beautiful sons and have had experience with tongue tie, reflux, wind, forceful letdown, and a baby that just won’t stop crying unless he was in a carrier. I’ve also had experience with cosleeping, extended contact napping, and postpartum anxiety. Please don’t hesitate to contact me. Congratulations on your new baby!

Home: 03 755 6325

Cell: 0277521402

I have experience with breastfeeding after a c-section, difficulty with latching, and nipple shields.

Email: arohaintuitive@gmail.com

Cell: 027 843 7633

Kō Anita Aroha Green tōku ingoa, I am the māmā of 2 tamāhine/girls (born 2007 and 2009) and 1 tama/boy (born 2015) 

My first experience of breastfeeding ended with a severe case of mastitis leading to bottle feeding. Passionate about holistic health and wellbeing, I made learning to breastfeed a top priority with the support of a breastfeeding consultant and our local plunket nurse, continuing on to have 2 very positive and fulfilling experiences with 2^nd and 3rd pēpi. I am currently employed by Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) here in Te Tai Poutini (Kawatiri / Westport) as a Pūkenga Tiaki - Māori Mental Health, working alongside the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

I am of both Māori and Pākeha descent and welcome all wāhine/women needing breastfeeding support to reach out, you do not have to struggle with this on your own. Aroha nui

Cell: 022 166 9349

Kia Ora my name is Anna, I am 32 and have 4 children.

Jakobi is 10, Tylah is 7, Remy is 1 and Sonny is 2 months.

I have been lucky enough to breastfeed all my children. I went through cracked nipples with my first and now also going through it with my 4th, luckily I now know how to manage it. If you have any questions or just want a chat please feel free to get in touch.

Cell: 0273711509

Hi, I am a Mumma to two beautiful children who I was lucky enough to both be able to breastfeed. Each of my Breastfeeding journeys brought their own challenges and stories! I became a Mum 4 Mum peer supporter after having my second child. As well as my own experiences I have also been privileged to be able to work as a Registered Nurse with families and their young children as well. I have a passion for working with Mothers and babies/toddlers and hope to be able to provide breastfeeding support to any new or repeat Mums that need an ear or advice. No one should ever feel alone in their breastfeeding struggles. Please do not hesitate to contact me.

Email: nushijoon@gmail.com

Cell: 022 317 9360

Kia ora / Hola, I live with my family in Westport. I am Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) an active La Leche League Leader. My experiences raising children have raised my consciousness of the challenges many parents face. A central belief of mine is the importance of service. Being a lactation consultant and part of La Leche League and a Mum4Mum supporters is one of the greatest services I can provide to others. Since my arrival in New Zealand it has been great to get to know the wonderful West Coast community.

Cell: 021 265 6190

Kia ora, we found a lot of support tin Mum4Mums and BABES in Arms. While we had a rocky start to breastfeeding- it took us a while to latch correctly- our family was able to successfully breastfeed for nearly 2 years. I say “family” because I believe breastfeeding is a whole family/whānau journey. All the best for yours! Kia kaha- it may be hard initially, but it is worth it!

Cell: 027 287 8271

Kia ora Koutou,

Lani Wanoa Harvey tōku ingoa.

Born and bred Bullerette.

Ngāti Porou/Ngāpuhi/European.

I am a Māmā of two tama and one tamahine. One Mokopuna he kōtiro. My breastfeeding journey was hard with all three Tamariki. Spanning over 18 years I still had trouble with all three. I experienced mastitis , cracked nipples , poor latch and Raynaud syndrome.

I had excellent tautoko from the Breastfeeding Advocate. I persevered with the boys feeding them for a year. Only four months with my daughter, I was pumping, only feeding off one breast and she refused to take my boob. Devastating but I worked through it.

The challenges are worth the reward of all the great things that come out of breast feeding.

Kia kaha , much aroha and patience on your journey.

Cell: 027 861 7247

Cell: 027 522 3539

I am mother of 3. My husband and I are born and bred Westportonians. After a very successful birth at Kawatiri, following some breastfeeding difficulties, my daughter was diagnosed with tongue tie which required releasing. Since this simple procedure, she fed successfully for 15 months.

Cell: 0273460764

Hi Muma’s, I love the outdoors, animals, and my family. I finally started my family in my mid 30’s and am now so privileged to be the mum of Isabella and expecting my second little love in the coming months.  My children are my greatest achievements, nothing makes me happier than providing the best life possible for them and my family, with that comes breast feeding. 

I believe breastfeeding is the best gift we as mothers can give to our little loves. Mine and Isabella’s start to breastfeeding wasn’t the easiest, as learning the correct latch to start with was missed for me, which lead to a lot of pain, discomfort and tears every time Isabella wanted to feed. At times I thought it would be easier to give up but It was very important for me to persevere through this as I wanted to give her the best start to life possible. 

With the right support and coaching through the pain and tears we got there in the end, she is now 14 months old, thriving and lives for the boob and we have incredible bond. She is a very healthy and Resilient little girl, I’m glad I could do this one thing for her to give a good start to a healthy immune system. 

I would be happy to support any mama’s through their breastfeeding journey, it can be a lot harder than people might think and to persevere when things don’t go to plan is even harder sometimes. Perseverance pays off, we can do it! 

Home: 03 789 7551

Cell: 021 137 0103

Mama of 2 tamariki, 7 Mokopuna and 1 Mokopuna nui.

Breastfed my son for 4 months, due to poor advice weaned him onto a bottle. Attended La Leche coffee mornings after the birth of my daughter, successfully breastfed her until she was nearly 3 years old.

Kaiāwhina/Māmā & Pēpi for Poutini Waiora in the Kawatiri Office. Supported Mama’s attending Mum4Mum sessions, graduated as an advocate myself.

Email: amber.vanderkrogt@poutiniwaiora.co.nz

Home: 027 828 4934

Work: 027 254 6497

Kia ora ataahua wāhine - Greeting beautiful woman, I am a Mum of 3 Tamariki aged 12,10 and 8 years old I love to call west coast home and love most things outdoors. I have experienced the NICU Journey with a premature boy at 26 weeks gestation. I was 16 years old when I found out I was pregnant and delivered when I was 17. I successfully breastfeed my 3 children up to a year old. I have been working as a māmā and pēpi Kaiāwhina for Poutini Waiora, supporting mamas through their pregnancy journey and supporting them with challengers they may face.

Becoming a Mum4Mum is a honour to me, being able to help support māmā and pēpi with these challenges and be by their side is a real privilege.

Cell: 021 288 7681

Kia ora

Ko Hannah toku ingoa

I have just graduated as a Mum4Mum here in Māwhera. I am currently breastfeeding my almost 2-year-old after a bit of a rocky start with a late arrival of milk (day 11) and mixed feeding in the early days.

Low supply and postpartum anxiety have also been factors in my journey however as a whole I have LOVED every minute of my breastfeeding journey and the amazing bond it has developed between me and my son. Always happy to chat!

Cell: 027 829 3782

Hi, I am a mum of two. I have experience with nipple shields, mastitis, damaged nipples, over supply, milk donation (to hospital and others in the community), latch issues, continuous milk drips from my sons nose, and breastfeeding after two c-sections. I also have experience in breastfeeding while being in hospital away from my daughter and timing medications to be able to pump and feed her safely while keeping up my milk supply. Anything is possible when you have amazing support! I have successfully breastfed my son until 17 months when he weaned himself and am currently still feeding my daughter at 19 months. Congratulations on your new baby! Happy to help any mums out there who need extra support.

Home: 03 762 7315

Cell: 022 10 5 1229

I have two cheerful daughters, both of whom I breastfed for just over two years. We had all sorts of problems, mostly caused by my oversupply, including refusal to feed, biting, mastitis, and many wet t-shirt incidents at supermarkets. But it's been worth it! I'm the non-judgmental make-it-work type, so please don't hesitate to call if there's something I can help with!

Cell: 021 082 46964

Hi, I have three boys, all breastfed. My first son we dealt with low milk supply, latch issues & low weight gain, as a consequence we decided to top up with donor milk. 

My following two boys were (thankfully) were much easier to feed aside from the odd blocked duct! Was a bit of a full circle as I had the pleasure of donating milk to other babies. Currently feeding my 19 month old. Happy to help in any way I can.

Home: 03 762 6659

Cell: 027 612 1410

Older first time mum of one with experience breastfeeding an older child. On our ongoing breastfeeding journey, we have experienced low milk production, jaundice, nipple shields, nipple confusion, colic, reflux, food intolerances, and (finally!) the joy of successful breastfeeding. I am so pleased that with good support we overcame these challenges and I find that on top of the nutritional aspect, breastfeeding fixes everything from the sore gums of teething to bruises and tantrums of childhood.

Email: tracey.feary@gmail.com

Cell: 022 189 4966v

Hi, I’ve had a very rewarding breastfeeding journey which I put down to my fantastic support network of nursing mum friends, midwives, and family members. I can appreciate how overwhelming breastfeeding may feel at the start—it’s a whole new world. I have experience in colostrum harvesting, engorgement and oversupply (oh, the leaking rockmelons!), overactive letdown, D-MER, expressing, milk donation, and mastitis. I also have a background in dairy science which made lactation especially fascinating for me. It really helped having other mums to talk to about breastfeeding before and after birth. Please feel free to get in touch!

Email: verity_kennedy@hotmail.com

Cell: 027 497 8224

I’m a mum of 2 girls Ava and Alora who were both breastfed. My journey has involved a baby with tongue tie, low birth weight gains, and low milk supply. I love a cuppa and a chat so please get in touch if you are needing some support on your journey. 

Home: 027 244 1964

Work: 029 273 2253

Kia ora! I’m mum to 5 beautiful babies who were all breastfed, included tandem feeding the first and second for about 3 months. My breastfeeding journey started when I became a mum at 16. Over the years I encountered a variety of challenges and barriers including repeated bouts of mastitis, supply issues, a 28 weeker in NICU for a long time, severe allergies, a bowel disorder, and lip/tongue tie. All of these were certainly challenges but the right support meant I successfully breastfed for between 7-18 months with each baby. I previously worked at Poutini Waiora as Māmā and Pēpi Kaimahi and I currently work at Oranga Tamariki as Kairangahau a Whānau. I am always keen to offer support in any way I can.

Email: lucyjrmoore@hotmail.com

Cell: 027 635 8636

My husband and I have a dairy farm in Atarau. We have 4 children, all breastfed. My breastfeeding journey has varied for each child and I have had situations where I haven't had enough milk and for other babies almost too much milk. I really enjoy breastfeeding and would be happy to share knowledge and different techniques that I have picked up over the years

Cell: 027 260 5545

Hi, I live in the Grey Valley and have done most of my life. I have 3 gorgeous boys 3 and under. I breastfed my first son until he was 16months old. I’ve been feeding my twin boys since day one and I’m still going (they’re now 1). I have experience in obviously tandem feeding, twin feeding and nursing strikes!! Oh and returning to work and feeding. 

Cell: 027 575 3049

Our first baby Rocco loved breastfeeding. He had a very sensitive gag reflex and wasn’t interested or able to eat any other food until he was around 21 months old. He’s a great eater now and breastfed until he was just over 2.5yo, weaning about 2 months before our second baby Aurora was born. Aurora started solids at 7 months doing baby-led weaning. Have experience with eczema linked to food intolerances. She breastfed until she self-weaned at 4 years old.