Rachel Dudfield - Lactation Consultant & Antenatal Classes

08/01/2026

Formula Recall:

**Important information for our formula feeding whānau**

Please be aware that Nestlé brand ‘Alfamino’ Infant Formula (0-12 months) recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide.

· The affected imported products are notavailable in supermarkets. They are prescribed and available through hospitals, pharmacies, and GPs.

· A small amount may have been bought over the counter at pharmacies or online.

· There have been no reports of associated illness but if your child has consumed this product and you have any concerns about their health, seek medical advice.

· Symptoms include severe or persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, or unusual lethargy, which would typically appear between 30 minutes and 6 hours after exposure.

· If you have any concerns about your child's health, contact your healthcare provider, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice.

This recall does not affect any other Nestlé brand products in New Zealand.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT:

1. Check the batch and date mark on the bottom of the tin.

Batch numbers are affected by this recall:
Use by 17.04.2027, Batch number 51070017Y2
Use by 18.04.2027, Batch number 51080017Y1
Use by 28.05.2027, Batch number 51480017Y3
Use by 29.05.2027, Batch number 51490017Y1
Use by 22.07.2027, Batch number 52030017Y1.

2. If you have the affected Alfamino formula at home, DO NOT FEED it to your baby, if at all possible. Return it to the place of purchase.

If you have any of the affected batches and are concerned and or have no alternative infant formula in the short term, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116, which can help.

For more information go to:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products/nestle-brand-alfamino-infant-formula-0-12-months-recalled-due-to-the-possible-presence-of-cereulide

06/01/2026

I know it's summer but this reel is quite informative... Please avoid bulky jackets and cardigans in the car seat. They can stop the straps from getting tight enough to keep your baby safe in an accident.

Instead dress them in thin layers and put a blanket over their body to keep them warm... or the jacket on backwards like they show in this reel.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ur80w3iJlXo

For all your car seat questions go see the Jo and the team of experts at Baby On The Move - Wellington Central

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/01/2026

I'm looking forward to talking about the hormones of labour in class tonight. First class of the year!

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03/01/2026

Sometimes you need to help baby open their mouth wide to get a deeper latch.

Try The Flipple, demonstrated by Faith McGinn, IBCLC.

Improve your latch with this easy checklist - in cradle and football hold. (Checklist not viewable on your phone.)

29/12/2025

Breastfeeding support in Wellington over the holiday period.

In hospital: Postnatal Ward staff, Hospital Lactation Consultants.

At home: your LMC. There is free in-home breastfeeding support for Māori/ Pacifica from the Maori & Pacific Breastfeeding Team.

Free Community support

Please double check the times and dates as they can change. Look at the orange card in your Wellchild book, or the Pepe Ora website

Mondays:
Newtown: Breastfeeding Support: by appointment. 9-12pm. (Phone 021355041)
Stokes Valley: fortnightly Koronui Marae : closed until 2nd Feb.

Tuesdays: Porirua: The Breastfeeding Centre: 7 Mungavin Avenue. Back from 6th January.

Wednesdays: Whāngai Pēpē: Wainuiomata is currently closed until further notice. But still offering free private support for Maori/ Pacifica AND if you enrol in their Wellchild service (instead of Plunket)

Thursdays
Newtown: Ewart Building, 2 Coromandel Street. 10am-1.30pm. (Phone 027 309 7782) Back from 8th January.
Johnsonville: Rachel’s Breastfeeding Drop-In: 10am-12pm Johnsonville Uniting Church, 18 Dr Taylor Tce. Phone 021444139 (school terms only) There is parking on site. Back from 22 January.

Fridays
Petone: The Milk Café – join this group for more information https://www.facebook.com/groups/211344991061664 Closed until Feb.

Kapiti: Paraparaumu Birthing Centre: Phone 049030205 for an appointment

Plunketline: online Lactation Consultants by appointment

La Leche League: Petone, Karori, Tawa: Peer support! www.lalecheleague.org.nz

Private Lactation Consultants: in your home, approx. $100 per session www.nzlca.org.nz

The NZLCA help lactation professionals with their development, resources, community support and conferences. We're the professional association of the IBCLC and voice for LCs in NZ. MOTHERS: find professional breastfeeding help on our local LC listings page.

26/12/2025

Your Pelvic Floor is under pressure during pregnancy, birth, and menopause. Learn about how to take care of yourself, and when to get help.

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🌿 Pregnancy Education Evening
🩵Are you pregnant? in Wellington? Want to feel informed, confident, and supported as you prepare for birth?🩵

📅 Tues 13 Jan | ⏰ 6–8pm | 📍 Wellington

✔ Learn how your pelvic floor works
✔ Prevent birth injuries & feel stronger
✔ Know what to do afterwards for recovery

🎟 Spaces are limited — book now to secure your spot!
📞 Call 04 802 4225 or ✉️ email info@pelvicphysio.co.nz

$40 each

💜 Hosted by Liz Childs & Stephanie Hansen – Wellington’s leading pelvic health physiotherapists 💜

19/12/2025

There are several positions to breastfeed your baby in. But one that consistently gives amazing results.
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17/12/2025

This is a really good post about a fancy baby bed. I agree with several points raised.

In my classes I support parents to buy whatever they like for their babies. I can talk about needs vs wants, and show you the evidence around safe sleep, car seats, and breastfeeding.

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17/12/2025

Want to double your milk production? Hands on pumping can help!

Usually we make "just enough" milk for our babies. But occasionally we need to make more. Evidence shows that following this hands on pumping technique, and using the correct size pump inserts can potentially double your milk output.

Would you like an effective method for pumping more milk? Until 2009, most of us assumed that when a mother used a breast pump, the pump should do all of the milk-removal work. But this changed when Jane Morton and her colleagues published a ground-breaking study in the Journal of Perinatology.The m...

15/12/2025

Do you need childcare during school hours?

Childcare available in Johnsonville.

Early Impressions Childcare is a non-profit organization that has been a part of Johnsonville area since 1974, offering childcare and support to families.

Hours of operation
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm during School Terms

Age and availability
Children from 13 months old are welcome to attend from 1 to 5 days per week. We currently have availability every day. (We encourage children to attend at least 2 days per week).

Fees
$50.00 per session, 20 hours free ECE available (conditions apply)

Location
Located within the Johnsonville Community Centre in central Johnsonville. 2-minute walk to the Johnsonville Mall and Johnsonville train station.
Feel free to come and visit us at any time. No appointment needed!
www.earlyimpressionschildcare.co.nz
Phone 044787553

Why choose us?
We see ourselves as one of the first experiences of your child’s life being away from you and offer a nurturing and safe educational environment for them to socialize and have fun!

We believe in supporting, enc​ouraging, and guiding the well-being and growth of each child’s learning journey. We provide an inclusive, nurturing, and empowering environment. We aim to be a healthy and sustainable centre.

Watch this video to see inside the venue, and what kind of fun we have every day.

https://youtu.be/ZpbcYS3rAgg?si=Er3eY4wOrROlUDfF

Home

14/12/2025

More milk with breast compressions. Use with breastfeeding and pumping.

13/12/2025

I only have 2 kids.... but this resonates!
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