Home and clinic visits, virtual consultations, phone support, antenatal education, and individualised care plans.

Lactation Consultant

Location

Hawkes Bay . New Zealand and International

Duration

1-2 hours

Format

both In-person or online are available

Price

payment plans available- please enquire

What is this service

An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) provides expert, evidence-based support for breastfeeding.
Whether you're preparing for birth, experiencing feeding challenges, concerned about milk supply, painful feeding, pumping, or simply looking for reassurance, an IBCLC offers personalized assessment, practical strategies, and ongoing support to help you meet your family's feeding goals.
❤️Every feeding journey is unique - you don't have to navigate it alone.

Who is it for

  • First-time parents.

  • Antenatal and postnatal.

  • Parents with newborns needing feeding support and reassurance.

  • Families experiencing breastfeeding or infant feeding challenges.

  • Parents wanting to succeed at breastfeeding after previous challenges.

What to expect

  • Discuss your feeding journey and concerns.

  • Assess positioning, attachment, and milk transfer.

  • Observe a breastfeed and baby’s feeding cues.

  • Understand your baby’s needs and behaviour.

  • Learn practical, evidence-based feeding strategies.

  • Leave with an individualised plan and support.

Let’s chat

Have questions or want to book an appointment?
Reach out or book a free call.

Meet your practitioner

De Nicholls

IBCLC/RN

I provide expert assessment, education, and support for breastfeeding and infant nutrition.

SERVICES

  • Education and support in breastfeeding and infant nutrition.

  • Oral assessments

  • Advocacy

  • Liase with other multi-disciplinary teams

  • Empowering the Mama and whanau

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

  • I hold a Bachelor of Nursing, obtained in 1998.

  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for 20 years

Hawkes Bay

0274713320