Need help breastfeeding? Baby tongue-tied? Looking for practical breastfeeding advice?

Breastfeeding Support

In-home visits are happening again from Thursday 14th May 2020 as the Country drops down to Level 2.  This applies as long as there is no one in your household with a cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or fever or who has been in contact with anyone in the last 14 days who was suspected, probable or confirmed as having Covid-19.

Hi, I’m Mary Clare

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Mary Clare McCarthy
Lactation Consultant
Wellington, NZ
I am committed to facilitating your success in and enjoyment of breastfeeding. I have had many years experience as a Midwife specialising in postnatal care. Since 1998 I have been qualified and practising as a Lactation Consultant. I successfully breastfed my own three children.
Mary Clare is a Registered Private Lactation Consultant, Midwife and Nurse (I.B.C.L.C., R.M., R.N.) 
She offers:
  • Professional and empathetic support
  • Appointments: Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm
  • All visits in your own home
  • Tongue tie service for babies up to 6 weeks
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Donor Milk - Mother to Mother - see Links
  • Other Products and Services ...
 Why work with me?
  1. Prompt response: I will respond  to your enquiry within 24hrs.I can usually see you within 24hrs of that conversation.
  2. One-on-One support :  I  provide  individualised support with thorough history, listening to your experience and working with you to achieve your goals around breastfeeding.
  3. In your own Environment : The appointment  will be in your own home, so no travel required and at a time appropriate to observing your baby feeding.
May 2020 - Support provided during Covid-19
I was so close to giving up on breastfeeding because it was such a struggle for me and my daughter who was born at 31.5 weeks. A lot of prem babies haven't developed a good suck, swallow, breath technique, or have a strong latch. I reached out to Mary Clare as I had heard of her great support. Within a couple of phone calls and zoom sessions, we are now successfully breastfeeding 80% of time, which the exclusion of one or two bottles Dad might give if I am too tired.
Along with the invaluable advice Mary Clare gave me, the confidence she instilled in me was amazing. She is so supportive and I would not hesitate to reach out to her again if I ran into any troubles in future. I truly cannot express my gratitude towards her for helping us reach our goal of breastfeeding.
- Sam Thacker
​Mary Clare helped me with both of my newborn sons who had significant tongue ties and needed a lot of help learning to breastfeed after having their ties cut. She was calm, kind and endlessly supportive when I was feeling stressed and overwhelmed. I came to trust her completely and really appreciate how honest and direct she was with me. I have been able to happily breastfeed two big healthy boys without pain, thanks to Mary Clare. Without her I am absolutely sure I would have given up on breastfeeding altogether so I am extremely grateful and cannot recommend her enough.
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Mary Clare McCarthy is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Mary Clare is an International Board
Certified Lactation Consultant