De Nicholls Lactation Consultant

I've had the pleasure of some very entertaining visits over the last month, but this wee guy tops it off by poking his nose into the top of my bag, then running off to play with my demo! 🤣

Motherhood | Jessie Buttons During this 30-minute workshop, you will learn how to support your body naturally from fertility, right through pregnancy, post-partum, and beyond.

Everyone who attends these classes learns so much! 🥰 Totally recommend! Please note that the date for this is the 2nd Monday of the month. 10th June due to Kings Birthday.

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I hope you've all had a special day today.
Here's to celebrating YOU ♥️🌟
I was blessed with a beautiful card from my 3 1/2 year old Grandson😁
I guess he's registered that I always wear lipstick 👄

This! ❤️

I wrote this quote years ago and I believe it’s a ‘ goodie’…

Our state creates our experience…
Our ability to ‘tune’ into HOW we feel in our body … what we are thinking … how we are feeling …
Our feelings are our navigation system ….

Try imagining what you want …
Feeling the feeling of having it ..
And keep feeling ….
And keep feeling …..
And watch your REAL-ity change ♥️♥️♥️

I love the feedback ♥️

Absolute connection 💕

My very dear friend Christine Single and Piri facilitate these unique parent connections….
Highly RECOMMEND!!!! Parents in Hawkes Bay take a look ♥️♥️♥️

Come join us at the Napier Plunket hub this Friday for a lovely morning chatting and connecting with other whanau, celebrating and supporting The Big Latch On!
Our lactation consultants will be there for any questions or support. Kai and refreshments provided.
See you there!

I highly recommend that everyone attend these! Do you know someone who is pregnant?

Getting prepared..... When helping my families, I can always tell the ones that have attended one of these invaluable sessions. ❤️
Have you ever watched a movie twice and learned more the 2nd time? Thats me! Everytime 😁
Soak up some knowledge and enroll!

Māmā-to-be that want a helping hand and all the tea (or in this case -milk 🥛) on breastfeeding, can come to our FREE antenatal class on Monday 8 April 🤰

We teach you how to: read baby’s feeding cues, get baby positioned and attached to the ni**le, recognise if baby is getting enough milk, and so much more 👶 💜

It's also a great chance to ask any questions you have before pēpi arrives. 🐣

We hold these classes on the first Monday of each month (except public holidays) at 5.30pm upstairs in the Education Centre, Hawke's Bay Hospital.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] to register 💜

A great day on the road, meeting exquisite wee people all over the Bay 🥰
This view made a great start to my day! ❤️👌

HAPPY International Women's Day to each and every one of you! ♥️🌟️💗🌼🌹💕

An exceptional woman who I have admired and learnt so much from, in the 18 years since I became an IBCLC . Meet Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA 🥰

Can a change in position help relieve ni**le pain? http://www.naturalbreastfeeding.com/ Michelle's left ni**le is so sore, she's pumped only on that side for 2 days. A switch from cross-cradle to a Natural Br...

Happy IBCLC day to us 🥰
A lovely lunch at The Figgery with Jo 😊☕️
Thanks so much for my mug xo

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅
May you make some special memories ♥️and relax in great company 🥰
Thanks to all the beautiful families I have had the privilege of meeting. Here's to a great 2024 🎉✨️

This place can help fill your cup 🍵❤️
Call in and see and meet some beautiful Mama who fill this place with aroha 🥰

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Our team ❤️🌹

Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a difference for working parents

Introducing the Hawke’s Bay Breastfeeding Group:

The Hawke’s Bay Breastfeeding Group brings health and community organisations together with the wider community, to support breastfeeding māmā.

A public health nurse established the group 25 years ago because she wanted to better support new mothers. It’s evolved over time and is now facilitated by Te Whatu Ora Well Child Health Promoter Michele Grant.

Its members include maternity staff; Tuai Kōpu; safe sleep and smokefree advocates; kaupapa Māori providers; iwi organisation Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga and community groups such Le Leche League and Central Hawke’s Bay Pregnancy and Parenting.

“Each of these members play an important role in supporting māmā and whānau on their breastfeeding journey and represent the communities of Hawke’s Bay,” Michele says.

“By having a regular kōrero, we have a good understanding of the need in the community and together we can address that, by supporting an extra drop-in breastfeeding clinic or providing advice to the relevant people.”

The group acknowledges that some women are unable to breastfeed, so also supports healthy infant feeding practices. During the 2016 Havelock North campylobacter outbreak and following Cyclone Gabrielle the group distributed health information so māmā could prepare safe formula.

Michele says workforce development is also vital to ensure the kaupapa behind the group carries on.

“Te Whatu Ora Breastfeeding Advisor Liz Banks is a key part of the group and is mentoring some of our younger members who want to become lactation consultants . It’s great to see some fresh faces keen to carry on the good work.”

Pictured from back from left: Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Amanda Hita, Te Whatu Ora Breastfeeding Advisor Liz Banks, TTOH Te Manawaiū Ashley Hannah,
Front from left: Te Whatu Ora Breastfeeding Kaiawhina Kiriana August, Well Child Health Promoter Michele Grant, Whanake Te Kura Lena Whetton Jess Mc Dougal and Te Whatu Ora Safe Sleep Co-ordinator Chloe Bates.

Missing was: Vicky Kitchin, Jo Olsen Hawke’s Bay Breastfeeding support services, Whānau Āwhina Plunket and Tamariki Ora Breastfeeding Kaiawhina, Mereana Niania, Te Aroha Hunt, De Nicholls, Alena Edmonds, Hannah Tully, Marama Te Kowhai, Tracey Rangihuna and Dr Aria Graham.

What a lovely morning ❤️
What a team ❤️
Lucky Hawkes Bay, having all this wonderful support ❤️

It's raining again!! 🤨
Please see the change of venue for the picnic today ☕️
A fun get-together to celebrate World Breastfeeding week 💓

I so ❤️ World Breastfeeding week!
I would ❤️ to see you there.🥰 Come along and join in the fun!
Here's to a sunny day 🙏🤞

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To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) a number of maternity and breastfeeding services are hosting a picnic at Flaxmere Park next week.

Pop down to connect, chat and find breastfeeding support.

Wednesday 2 August 10am-12pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Life with a baby can be very challenging! Sometimes you feel like...
"I have this!" and then next minute you are completely overwhelmed. A little Whanau and friend (hoa) support can go a long way. Reach out and know that if you need it, support is only a message away. 🥰

It's time for a little THANK YOU giveaway

Up for grabs are some Black Dot Botanicals Nip Nap & Muscle balms
&
A Puketapu School linen tea towel

°Simply tag 2 parents you think might find these treasures helpful.
°Follow De Nicholls Lactation Consultant to be notified if you win
°Shares on this post are appreciated but not an entry requirement

Winner will be announced on July 29th

Every moment
Every day
You matter
You are more than enough
Celebrating every woman today ❣️🌼🌹

I’m so happy with my choices
Yet question them daily

I’ve never felt so accomplished
Then suddenly, failing

I’m excited for the future
Yet always looking back

I’m bursting at the seams
With all the things that I lack

I’m vacant
But always so full of you

I’ve learned so much
But still don’t have a clue

I’m close to my limit
But can’t get enough

I’m put upon, I’m passive
But undeniably tough

I’m gentle
But can’t help shouting

I’m certainly
Doubting

I’m oblivious
But care, so much, what you think

I’m the steady, stable one
Always teetering on the brink

I'm unemployed
Yet have never worked so bloody hard

I’m that happy smiling soul
Who’s full of mard

I’m permanently skint
But have never felt richer

I’m mindfully looking
At the bigger picture

I need a break
But always want you close

I’m invisible
But have never felt so exposed

I give others advice
I can’t seem to follow

I find yours, especially
Hard to swallow

I complain that I’m lonely
But just want to be alone

I’m positively grateful
But love a good moan

I’m absent
Yet ever-present

I’m dull
But effervescent

I’m tired
Yet enlivened

I’m loving this
But can’t abide it

I’m strong in my beliefs
Yet lack conviction

I’m reality TV
And a work of fiction

I’m the Mother
of all contradiction

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Words: Karen McMillan (Mother Truths)
Photograph: https://www.instagram.com/sara_koba/

Words taken from my book "Mother Truths: Poems on Early Motherhood" Available to buy worldwide: https://linktr.ee/mother_truths

Online video consults are a very happening thing in my office of late!
Auckland, Australia and even a gorgeous island too...
It's so good to be able to make a difference, even from afar 💕
If you know anyone looking for lactation advice, I can go anywhere on my office chair!🥰

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Janeane you are so thoughtful 💕
ThankYOU!

Cyclone-damaged homes and properties have hit the headlines over the past
several weeks, but I've noticed an important group of pregnant mums may have
be overlooked in the stress of the situation.

Pregnant mums, especially first time mothers, are really struggling to find time to fit
in an important part of their pre-birth programme, as other events related to storm
damage – naturally - take priority.

A free online class that covers the full 6 week course in a short but informative touch-point overview.
Clearly we can’t go into all the detail that we cover in class every week,
but I have a real passion to make this available for those who might be struggling
due to personal, cyclone-related issues such as loss of housing, cleanup or travel
issues.

Anyone interested can log their details via text on 027 647 4428 or email
[email protected], before the end of April.

This is me tomorrow 😁 Feel free to share. See the post below to register 🥰
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter.
I hope your Easter break is spent with those you love and the Easter bunny brings you lots of spoils 💞

Today is International Womens Day. This year's theme is 'Embrace Equity'
"Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all "
♀️

I love this advice by La Leche League 🥰

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the cyclone. In emergencies and at other stressful times, many mums are concerned about the impact this will have on feeding. We know that communications are more difficult for many at this time, but we have trained volunteers available around the country and online to support you in your specific situation https://lalecheleague.org.nz/get-help-3/

For more detailed info on infant feeding in emergencies (including formula preparation) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154738346526692&type=3

Please reach out, if you or someone you know would benefit from our help 🌹
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Kia ora Hawke's Bay 💜
A special message for our breastfeeding māmā and pēpi (babies) who may need extra support throughout this period 🤱

We have had generous offers of help over the last 10 days, including from two GP/Lactation Consultants who have offered free phone consults for breastfeeding māmā from flood affected areas, to support our local team of Hawke's Bay Lactation consultants.

☎ Local Independent Lactation Consultants available for phone consults are:
De Nicholls: RN IBCLC, phone 0274 713 320
Issy Cresswell: RN IBCLC, phone 0277 460 709
Liz Banks: RN IBCLC, phone 027 312 4397
Sue Davey, MW, IBCLC from CHB, phone 021 0464 737

Our thanks to Dr Whitney Davis, from Tauranga, who is available to support māmā who might need more medical input and support with breastfeeding. Reach Whitney at nuturedclinic.co.nz; or via [email protected]. Phone 021 0297 1662

Our thanks also to Dr Yvonne Le Fort, from Auckland, who is available Fridays for māmā referred by Hawkes Bay Lactation Consultants.

Through what may be a stressful period, just remember to keep your baby close to you, feed and comfort them at the breast as often as they want 💜

For further information or queries:
Liz Banks - Breastfeeding Advisor, Hastings Hospital.
027 312 4387 or 06 8788109 extn 6016 ☎ [email protected]