Support is out there if you need it, mama! Here’s where to find breastfeeding support groups in Christchurch.
Facilitated by trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporters who are a part of the Baby Feeding Service team at Waitaha Primary Health, Mother4Mother runs breastfeeding support groups throughout the week, they’re free and the perfect place to ask for help, or simply make new friends.
Read more: After the Birth: Postpartum Support Services in Christchurch
Breastfeeding support groups in Christchurch:
MONDAY, 10-12pm
Aranui: Aranui Library, 109 Aldershot Street
TUESDAY, 10-12pm
Ashburton: Salvation Army Playgroup (10.30-12pm), CNR Cass & Cameron Streets (only runs during the school term)
Rangiora: Rangiora Health Hub, 161 Ashley St, Education Room
Lyttleton: Union Church, 40 Winchester Street (running fortnightly and only during the school term)
WEDNESDAY, 10-12pm
Burwood: Burwood Plunket Rooms, 149 Burwood Road
THURSDAY, 10-12pm
Halswell: Halswell Plunket Rooms, 16 Fern Drive
Shirley: Urban Oasis C3 Church, 269 Hills Road
FRIDAY, 10-12pm
Rolleston: Oromairaki Community Maternity Unit, 3 Norman Kirk Drive
One-to-one Help
Akaroa – Contact Jenna – M: 021 170 6106
Hurunui – Contact Brona – M: 021 0260 2821
Make sure to check the Mother4Mother Breastfeeding Support Facebook Group before heading along to a session, just in case there are any last-minute changes.
