Hi, I’m Mary Clare 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:
|
Mary Clare is the first person who really listened to what I wanted and needed in terms of support in my breastfeeding journey. Not only did she listen and understand, but she also had the specialist knowledge and skills to actually be able to help. After one support session with her, I noticed a massive improvement in my son’s breastfeeding, gained knowledge about how to progress myself, and felt my hope returned to me! I had a very challenging experience trying to breastfeed my first baby, and was starting to feel very disheartened by history repeating itself, until I had the incredibly luck to meet Mary Clare. I only wish I’d known that there was a Mary Clare out there when my first baby was born! I simply cannot thank her or recommend her highly enough. Seriously, if you are considering giving up, or feel like you’ve run out of options - look no further!!
- Ailsa
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.
Vimeo Video
Post Frenectomy Exercises with Melissa Cole |
Mary Clare is an International Board
Certified Lactation Consultant |
