Table 3.
Rating of Breastfeeding Support prior to attending the Drop-in service (condensed to Very/Extremely helpful and Not helpful)
| Service provider | Very helpful or Extremely helpful | Not Helpful |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Breastfeeding Helpline | 18 | 0 |
| Lactation consultant at hospital | 16 | 8 |
| Local ABA Counsellor | 13 | 0 |
| Family and friends | 12 | 5 |
| Private lactation consultant | 7 | 0 |
| Early Child Health Nurse | 6 | 13 |
| Private midwife | 4 | 0 |
| Home midwifery | 3 | 2 |
| Other | 3 | 0 |
| Osteopath | 2 | 1 |
| Karitane | 1 | 1 |
| GP/Local doctor | 0 | 11 |
| Paediatrician | 0 | 8 |
| Doula | 0 | 0 |
| Speech therapist | 0 | 1 |
| Chiropractor | 0 | 0 |
| Tresillian | 0 | 0 |
| Naturopath | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Participants who answered | 51 | |