Rachel Dudfield - Lactation Consultant & Antenatal Classes

20/09/2025

This! I wish I'd known about this when my kids were younger.

31/08/2025

Looking after yourself with Te Whare Tapa Wha.

Te Whare Tapa Whā was developed by leading Māori health advocate Sir Mason Durie in 1984. The model describes health and wellbeing as a wharenui/meeting house with four walls.

When all these things are in balance, we thrive. When one or more of these is out of balance our wellbeing is impacted.

Consider all the aspects of your hauora - overall health. Think about what fills your cup. Make a plan and put it on your fridge. Here are some suggestions….

Taha Wairua: your spirit
• Meditation
• Read a book
• Watch TV
• Spend time on your hobby
• Knitting/ baking
• Attend church

Taha tinana: physical
• Drink water
• Eat something
• Go for a walk
• Go to the gym
• A quiet shower or bath
• Step outside and breathe
• Practise breathing exercises

Taha hinengaro: mental
• Talking: to friends or a professional
• Breathing exercises
• Mindfulness
• Watch a comedy
• Hugs!

27/08/2025

I'm all set up to help people with feeding their baby. If you are on maternity leave come along for some hands on practise.

20/08/2025

There is only THREE spaces left in my 2025 antenatal classes. So if you know anyone expecting their first baby January-March next year please let them know.

https://www.allyouneedislove.co.nz/antenatal-class

19/08/2025

Cheese products recalled due to possible presence of Listeria | NZ Government https://share.google/F4qPCv9jBFsXnrgw2

16/08/2025

If you are considering hiring a birth photographer I highly reccomend Debrin from Novabella Studio. You will never regret capturing those moments.

Birth Photography now available!

From the first of September, I will be booking in clients who want to document the birth process. Having studied photojournalism, I love to capture the moments and emotions.

If this is something that may interest you, please get in touch. There will be very limited spots available each month.

14/08/2025

Would you like to talk about mental health in pregnancy?

Victoria University is running a study to better understand risk factors present in pregnancy that might predict the experience of mental health difficulties during pregnancy.

They are looking for people to participate who have a history of diagnosed mental health problems who are currently in their third trimester. Primarily a history of depression, bipolar disorder and/or a psychotic disorder like Schizophrenia.

The study involves completing two time points, one during pregnancy and one after the birth of baby. Each time point has a survey and an interview. The team of interviewers are very friendly and kind and our main goal is knowing how to support parents better during pregnancy.

If you would like to know more please click here to complete a short interview: https://vuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAwCwWX49Wo2wvk?Q_CHL=qr

13/08/2025

Lucy makes really awesome breastfeeding videos:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CF8hH3w5g/

10/08/2025

Starting Solids? Try this to make clean up easy. Or get a dog.

10/08/2025

Who likes brownie? I'm thinking about baking some for drop-in this week. You're welcome to come along, even if you do not have any breastfeeding concerns.

10-11.30am Thursdays. Jville Uniting Church, 18 Dr Taylor Terrace. There is parking on site, and partners are welcome.

10/08/2025

Does your baby need warm woollens? I love SPOT Craft Cooperative in Johnsonville.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JxmuwzZar/

04/08/2025

Could you donate a pram to The Nest Collective Wellington ?

We are urgently seeking PRAMS!
If your little one is preferring cruising on their scooter/bike/own two feet and you have one sitting unused in your home, please get in touch and we can pass it on to a new family who needs it. Thank you x