Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors in Taupo region
Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors Network supports the Taupo community and is open to all pregnant women and parents who wish to learn more about breastfeeding. They can offer you and your family support and encouragement in a caring manner. Their support is in a style that offers informed decision making and promotes personal choice.
Providing information, encouragement and support for pregnant women wanting to breastfeed and breastfeeding mothers in our community. If you need or would like some support, please contact the people below.
Contact Details for Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors in Central North Island Region
SINEAID BROLLY
My name is SINEAID BROLLY. I gave birth to my toddler when I was a teenager and had a lot of problems with breastfeeding. After six months I put her on the bottle and felt very apprehensive about breastfeeding in the future. I have since attended the peer counsellor training and now feel confident in the ability to breastfeed successfully and would love to encourage and support other mothers in this wonderful natural process.
Text/ph 
027 8254586
NADINE GALE-O’DONNELL
Hi, my name is NADINE GALE-O’DONNELL. I am the Breastfeeding Support Advocate for Taupo. I am in my 30s and have three boys who were all premature babies. I have qualifications in health, rehabilitation and childbirth education. I teach antenatal classes and am very passionate about the health and wellbeing of women and children. If you need any help or support whether you are pregnant or a new mum please call. Ph 377 4903
MICHELLE MARSHALL
Hi my name is MICHELLE MARSHALL, I am a Childbirth Educator here in Taupo, and a mother of three. Breastfeeding, although natural and instinctive to your baby is not always so easy for us mothers, it is something learned and can cause a few headaches at first. I would love to offer my support to you either over the phone or in your home. I look forward to helping you through any breastfeeding issues no matter how big or small they may seem. Ph 378 5958
KARINA STRICKLAND
My name is KARINA, I have two daughters 16 months apart and am a young mum. My first daughter was born prematurely and I had a lot of challenges with her. I am a stay at home mum and am available and happy to help. I would love to help with any questions you have whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding or family of someone who needs advice.
Ph 377 2438 or text/ph 021 0460559
TOBY RUTTER
My name is TOBY RUTTER, I am in my 30s and a mother to one energetic boy and a beautiful girl. I enjoy the outdoors, art and I am a natural parenting advocate. I have enjoyed some ups and downs with breastfeeding and would like to support other mums to reach their breastfeeding goals. Ph 377 6213
WENDY COOPER
My name is WENDY COOPER and I am a grandmother of two with 25 years experience in maternity with babies and mums. I currently work for Plunket in administration. Please call me for any support you may need. Ph 378 7354
