TLC Theresa Lactation Consultant

05/09/2026

Dr Yvonne has been a valued colleague, generous mentor and dear friend for much of my IBCLC career. This interview showcases her trailblazing work to advance the field of breastfeeding medicine for Aotearoa and around the world!

Helping families find their way

Sometimes the most significant careers begin with a personal experience. For Dr Yvonne LeFort ONZM, a difficult breastfeeding journey as a new mother sparked a lifelong commitment to helping other families access the care and support they need.

Over more than 30 years, Yvonne has helped pioneer breastfeeding medicine in Aotearoa, supporting families through some of the most challenging moments of early parenthood and helping grow recognition of breastfeeding medicine as an important area of clinical practice.

In this GP Voice interview, she reflects on the power of listening, the value of whole-person, whānau-centred care, and why equitable access to breastfeeding support remains so important.

Read the full story in our latest issue of GP Voice: https://loom.ly/QBbtgME

01/09/2026

This! 🙌💝

Do you really need this or that?

Walk through any baby shop, expo, or spend time scrolling on your phone, and you'll see just how many products are marketed as essential to expecting parents. While many offer 'solutions' to the challenges new parents face, there are so many unnecessary items that cost more than a week's worth of groceries.

So what do you really need?

If you are pregnant and planning to breastfeed, you will need at least one breast, at least one baby, and something to contain what comes out of baby (ie, nappies). You will also need a safe space to sleep, a safe way to travel (ie, infant car seat), and some clothing to keep baby warm/protected from the elements.

Other items you can always borrow or purchase later on if you find you need them. And in our 24-hour world, you generally don't have to wait too long to be able to buy the things you need.

29/08/2026

A popular sleep tracking app actually encourages parents to reduce night and day feeds to these dangerous levels 🤯 Beware!

29/08/2026

Milk ejection reflex (MER) is pretty amazing 😲

28/08/2026

It's biologically normal to continue breastfeeding past the imaginary date that society thinks is "normal" ...

25/08/2026

Adding pumping + bottles (aka Triple Feeding) isn’t always the answer

24/08/2026

Calling my Mom right now! 💝

20/08/2026

It’s not just a b**b issue, either 🫣

20/08/2026

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