The Breast Room

The Breast Room Free breastfeeding help and support, before and after pregnancy. Confidential and friendly. All mothers, partners and close family welcome.

A free breastfeeding drop-in run by experienced breastfeeding specialists and mother to mother supporters. Come along and have a chat - you don't have to have a problem with breastfeeding to come and say hello :-) If you are pregnant and would like to know more about breastfeeding or what to expect, drop in. Toys, refreshments - it's all here! No appointment or referral necessary. The Breast Room - 1st floor, South City Mall, Cargills Corner, South Dunedin.

Kia ora! We are open as usual this week on Thursday at Te Whānau Arohanui, 137 Victoria Rd, St Clair.Come in for a cuppa...
01/03/2026

Kia ora!
We are open as usual this week on Thursday at Te Whānau Arohanui, 137 Victoria Rd, St Clair.

Come in for a cuppa and a chat, and have any of your feeding or babycare concerns answered.

Your friendly faces this week are Carrie, Sam and Angela.

Arrive anytime between *1030am and 1145am* so we can see you before we close.
Partners, family and friends are very welcome come with you.

28/02/2026
We need your help for a local mum who is looking for donor milk. If you have any fresh or frozen breastmilk spare, and w...
27/02/2026

We need your help for a local mum who is looking for donor milk.

If you have any fresh or frozen breastmilk spare, and would be happy to share with this mum, please contact us with your name and cell phone number. We will pass this on so they can get in touch with you. PM this page with your details.
Thank you so much 🥰

Looking after your baby's teeth is important, and can start before their teeth are even visible. Here's some great infor...
26/02/2026

Looking after your baby's teeth is important, and can start before their teeth are even visible. Here's some great information to guide you.

Kia Ora! My name is Te Rina Adlam-Crofts and I am a First Year Student with Otago Polytechnic, based in Dunedin. I am lo...
26/02/2026

Kia Ora! My name is Te Rina Adlam-Crofts and I am a First Year Student with Otago Polytechnic, based in Dunedin. I am looking for 3-4 whanau willing to welcome a student midwife into their antenatal, birthing, and postnatal journey. This would be an observational and support role, with my attendance at midwife appointments, postnatal appointments and the birth of your pepī (if you are comfortable with this), all long side your chosen midwife.

If you are interested or want to know more, head to https://www.op.ac.nz/services/pregnancy-follow-throughs or if you’re keen to jump right in head to https://forms.office.com/r/MxKMEK0JT4 and input the name Te Rina Adlam-Crofts if you’re wanting me as your Student Midwife.

Thank you for your support.

Kia ora! We are open as usual this week on Thursday at Te Whānau Arohanui, 137 Victoria Rd, St Clair.Come in for a cuppa...
23/02/2026

Kia ora!
We are open as usual this week on Thursday at Te Whānau Arohanui, 137 Victoria Rd, St Clair.

Come in for a cuppa and a chat, and have any of your feeding or babycare concerns answered.

Your friendly faces this week are Carrie, Sheryl and Emma.

Arrive anytime between *1030am and 1145am* so we can see you before we close.
Partners, family and friends are very welcome come with you.

23/02/2026
23/02/2026

Side lying position

Such a useful position as it means you can stay lying down whilst you breastfeed!

But it can be a bit tricky to get a deep and comfortable latch.

Here are my top tips:

Baby tucked in very close
Head tilted back
Baby looking up at ths breast
Sometimes it helps to lift yourself up on your elbow when you first latch, then you can lower yourself back down again.

Thank you to my client who allowed me to share this photo as we nailed a fabulous deep latch. Baby was drinking beautifully with deep sucks and swallows. Baby 3 weeks old.





True or false?Breastfeeding makes breasts droop!False! Breastfeeding isn't to blame for those breast changes that many w...
22/02/2026

True or false?
Breastfeeding makes breasts droop!

False!
Breastfeeding isn't to blame for those breast changes that many women worry about. The changes caused by pregnancy, genetics, age, and lifestyle choices such as smoke, and gravity, are the culprit.

Have you been warned that if you keep picking your baby up and feeding them you'll be spoiling them? Well, it's not true...
15/02/2026

Have you been warned that if you keep picking your baby up and feeding them you'll be spoiling them? Well, it's not true!

It's really not possible to spoil a young baby. Feeding responsively (some call it demand feeding) and meeting your baby's needs supports healthy growth, emotional regulation and secure attachment. A baby or child can only become indpendent when they feel secure and safe :-)

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137 Victoria Road, St Clair
Dunedin

Opening Hours

10:30am - 12:30pm

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Our page is overseen by a qualified breastfeeding counsellor.

We provide a free breastfeeding drop-in run by a qualified and experienced breastfeeding counsellor and a team of mother to mother supporters. Confidential and friendly. Come along and have a chat - you don't have to have a problem with breastfeeding to come and say hello :-) If you are pregnant and would like to know more about breastfeeding or what to expect, drop in. All mothers, partners and close family welcome. No appointment or referral necessary. Every one is seen individually, in the order in which they arrive, for as long as is required.

The Breast Room, 1st Floor, South City Mall, South Dunedin (near Pregnancy Help and SuperGrans).