Meet the team
Jo Chambers
My name is Jo and my mission is to help families to thrive during the postnatal period. I do this by tuning into their individual needs and helping them navigate the fourth trimester with confidence.
I was born and raised in the UK, but currently live in Wellington with my four kids, husband, two dogs and a cat! I am passionate about providing support and education so families can flourish.
My qualifications:
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Norland nanny
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Postnatal doula with Childbirth International
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Infant massage instructor with International Association of Infant Massage
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Baby yoga instructor with Birthlight
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Qualified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
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Sleep Coach with Lyndsey Hookway.
I do regular training to keep me up-to-date with the latest protocols and advice. I have a current first aid certificate, am police vetted.
Hannah Cook
Kia Ora. I'm Hannah, Registered nurse and Lactation consultant. I have been working with families since 1997 when I graduated as a Registered Nurse. I am here to support you with your feeding and parenting journey. I believe you and your family have your own unique priorities, needs and requirements for support and I will work with you to achieve the goals important to you.
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I am a Mum to two, wife, daughter, sister, colleague, and friend to many. I believe in giving back to community and love working in amongst those in our wider community requiring that extra bit of specialised help.
My qualifications:
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Registered Comprehensive Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing
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Graduate Diploma Family and Maternal Child Health
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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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International Association of Infant Massage instructor
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Infant Car Seat Restraint Technician
I am continually updating myself with current evidence-based research to enable my knowledge to be the most up to date to the whanau we support.
Donna Riddell
Kia ora, I’m Donna, a qualified nanny with over twenty-five years’ experience working with children. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to support families in their journey through parenthood, from newborn to teenagers. I have a wealth of experience with multiple births, ranging from nanny work to a more specialised night nanny service providing support with night feeds and more importantly a full night sleep.
Having raised my own family and now a proud grandmother of one, I feel privileged to be able to extend my knowledge and skill set to other parents as they start their own parenthood journey.
My qualifications:
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Wellington Nannies College qualification
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Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work
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Certificate in Community Services Work
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Current First Aide Certificate
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Police Vetted
I continually work towards my professional development so as to grow my knowledge and skill set to best help those I work with.