Professional support – in person or virtually

Find Your Breastfeeding Support is an easy-to-use national directory that connects parents and whānau with over 100 breastfeeding support services across Aotearoa. From free community services, local lactation consultants to tongue tie specialists – and much more. 

Find Your Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding A-Z information

From latching pēpi to weaning and much more, Breastfeeding A-Z Information has you covered.

Breastfeeding A-Z information

Online communities

Connection is everything when you’re feeding a baby. Those 3am moments when you’re wondering if you’re doing it right. The celebration when your pēpi finally latches properly. The questions about returning to work, starting solids, or whether that thing your baby’s doing is normal (spoiler: it probably is). That’s why the BreastfeedingNZ online communities exist — to be your village when you need one. 

BreastfeedingNZ Facebook Whānau — 100,000+ Strong 

Instagram — Real stories, aroha, and quick tips when you’re scrolling during a feed

TikTok — Real Talk for Modern Parents 

BreastfeedingNZ’s newest space is all about keeping it real. Quick videos that answer your burning questions. Myth-busting that makes you laugh. Real parents sharing what actually worked for them. If you’re navigating feeding in 2025, this is your spot. 

Breastfeeding and working

Being a breastfeeding and working parent can have its challenges, but a supportive workplace and having the resources you require can make a big difference. From understanding your rights, downloadable resources and top tips. This website has you covered.  

Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces

Chestfeeding

You’ll see the term chestfeeding used alongside breastfeeding throughout He wāhi haumaru. Chestfeeding means to feed a baby with milk from your chest and anyone can use this inclusive term if they want to. The term chestfeeding is most often used by transgender and non-binary parents.

He wāhi haumaru celebrates and supports all forms of infant feeding — including breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and bottle feeding — in welcoming, inclusive environments. You can learn more about chestfeeding here.