Mandi Lynn

Mandi Lynn is a Lactation Consultant and Master Photographer (New Zealand Institute of Professional Photographers).  She was selected by the Ministry of Health to be the Lactation Consultant to advise on the development of New Zealand's Breastfeeding DVD.   Mandi is a resident of the Hutt Valley and has a Photographic Studio and Private Lactation Consultancy practice in the beautiful Balgownie House on the Eastern Hills.  Prior to working in private practice she worked with the Hutt Valley District Health Board to help it to move from breastfeeding rates that were averaging around 55% exclusive to 80% exclusive as she guided the hospital through the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative accreditation process.

Most importantly Mandi loves to teach.  She created the first Lactation Consultants Training Program in New Zealand but her absolute favourite class is the one she puts on for new parents.  It was initially developed during her time working for the Hutt Valley DHB.  She has refined the course over the years but the key points still remain and the feedback she receives indicates that the classes are really making a difference for new parents.

To learn more about Mandi feel free to check out the following links:

  • Listen to the interview on National Public Radio
  • Read The New Zealand Life and Leisure article about her farm and relationship with her best friends Nima and LacPhutti Sherpa and how they have together helped to create the paradise of the Blueberry Farm.

If you need to reach Mandi for any reason here are her contact details:
Office Phone (04)210-7776
email - artists@lamode.co.nz  (strangely enough this is the quickest way to get to Mandi usually)

2 comments:

  1. Sharon WhittakerJune 4, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Mandi,

    This is the first time I looked at your website/blog and I think it's awesome. There's some really good info here and even though I may not take it all on board I have read all of it and watched all the videos too. I think I have maybe used up too much of my day looking at your site but the way it is all presented must really appeal to me. Although not from America I liked the whip 'em out ad and it will encourage me to do just that when my bubs arrives.

    Thanks,

    Sharon.

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  2. Mandi LynnJune 5, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Sharon,
    So glad it helped and I hope to add more to the blog in terms of helpful content in the future.
    Take care and best wishes with bubs!

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