Breastfeeding counsellors are not lactation consultants, are not medically trained and are not able to give medical advice. However, they are trained volunteers who offer breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support.
Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
24 hour helpline: 1800 686 268
La Leche League – New Zealand & Australia
https://www.lllasia.org/lll-support-in-australia.html
Plunket Nurses
https://www.plunket.org.nz/
24 hour helpline : 0800 922 933
New Zealand
Maternal and Child Health Nurses
Breastfeeding support programs – contact your local hospital, Plunket Nurse Clinic or Child Health Service.
Helpful website links include:
- https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Breastfeeding/
- https://kellymom.com
- https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/clinical-staff/maternity/nutrition/breastfeeding/how-to
- https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/fact-sheet-increasing-your-breast-milk-supply/
- https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm
- http://australianbreastfeedingproject.com.au/rodney-whyte-monash/
- https://globalhealthmedia.org
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/
