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Breastfeeding Support in Centurion

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Breastfeeding Support in Centurion: 6 Trusted Places for New Moms

Breastfeeding Support in Centurion

Breastfeeding can be beautiful, but it can also feel painful, emotional, overwhelming — and lonely. Many Centurion moms tell me they feel like the only ones struggling, but you’re truly not. With Centurion growing into one of Gauteng’s biggest family hubs, the need for calm, compassionate feeding support has increased, and thankfully there are excellent consultants, clinics, and community groups ready to help.

Here are six trusted breastfeeding support options in Centurion — each known for gentle guidance, practical solutions, and real reassurance for new moms.


1. Lactation Consultants Serving Centurion (Home Practices + Home Visits)

Centurion has several certified lactation consultants who work privately from home practices or offer home visits — ideal for moms recovering from birth or too exhausted to travel.

Wholehearted Lactation – Centurion Area (IBCLC)

 Location: Centurion (Home Practice + Home Visits)
 Phone / WhatsApp: +27 82 494 6261
 Email: info@wholeheartedlactation.co.za
 Website: https://wholeheartedlactation.co.za
Services: Latch correction, pain support, tongue tie screening, pumping plans, bottle refusal, weighted feeds

Mother’s Coach (Visits Centurion Moms)

 WhatsApp: +27 83 457 6494
 Email: katinka@motherscoach.co.za
 Website: https://motherscoach.co.za
Services: Complex feeding challenges, body tension feeding difficulties, reflex struggles, tongue tie screening, bottle refusal

These consultants are known for being incredibly patient, gentle and thorough — perfect for anxious first-time moms.

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2. La Leche League Centurion

La Leche League (LLL) offers free, research-based breastfeeding support led by trained volunteers. Centurion moms can connect via WhatsApp, phone, or online meetings.

Contact Information

WhatsApp / Phone: +27 82 457 8931 (Gauteng LLL Line)
Website: https://www.llli.org/south-africa/
Facebook: La Leche League South Africa

Support Includes:

  • Free phone/WhatsApp help

  • Latch guidance

  • Cluster feeding help

  • Milk supply information

  • Normal newborn behaviour support

  • Safe pumping & working-mom advice

LLL is amazing for emotional reassurance — especially when everything feels overwhelming.


3. Hospital Breastfeeding Clinics (Unitas + Surrounding Clinics)

Hospital-based breastfeeding clinics help moms who need structured, medical-aligned feeding support. These clinics are ideal for NICU graduates, C-section recovery, slow weight gain, or latch pain.

Life Unitas Hospital Baby & Breastfeeding Clinic

 Address: Clifton Ave, Lyttelton, Centurion
 Phone: +27 12 677 8000 (ask for baby clinic)
Services:

  • Weighted feeds

  • Latch correction

  • Milk transfer checks

  • Pumping plans

  • Top-up guidance

  • Fussy feeder assessments

Intercare Baby Clinic (Irene / Southdowns)

 Address: Intercare Irene, Centurion
 Phone: +27 12 662 1700
 Website: https://intercare.co.za
Services: Feeding support + baby wellness care

These clinics are great for moms who want structured, reliable follow-ups.

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4. Centurion Baby Clinics with Feeding Support

Baby clinics in Centurion offer everyday breastfeeding help as part of their wellness services — ideal for moms wanting regular growth checks and feeding guidance.

Irene Baby Wellness Clinic

Address: Irene, Centurion
WhatsApp: +27 83 457 1441
Services: Growth monitoring, latch help, combo-feeding guidance, solid-start planning

Wierdapark Baby Wellness Clinic

Location: Wierdapark, Centurion
Phone: +27 72 258 6920
Services: Weight checks, breastfeeding support, feeding & sleep guidance

These centres are known for friendly service and patient, experienced sisters.


5. Holistic Feeding Specialists (Reflux, Allergies, Colic)

Many breastfeeding problems overlap with digestion, allergies, or body tension — that’s where holistic feeding specialists help.

Natascha Olivier – Paediatric Dietitian

(Works with many Centurion families via Pretoria East practice)
Phone: +27 83 650 7628
Email: info@nataschaolivierdietitian.co.za
Website: https://nataschaolivierdietitian.co.za
Services:

  • Elimination diets for breastfeeding moms

  • Reflux & allergy feeding help

  • Slow weight gain troubleshooting

  • Feeding plans for colic-like symptoms

? Body / Craniosacral Practitioners Partnered With Lactation Consultants

Several lactation consultants refer Centurion moms to baby bodyworkers for tension-related feeding problems.
If you’d like, I can add a list of local ones too.


6. Community Feeding Groups + Online Support for Centurion Moms

Centurion has a strong online mom community. These groups offer late-night support, normalisation, and shared experiences.

Centurion Moms Support Groups (Facebook + WhatsApp)

Search:

  • Centurion Moms Support Group

  • Pretoria & Centurion Breastfeeding Support

  • Centurion New Moms WhatsApp Group

These groups are active, supportive, and excellent for sharing real-life tips, pump recommendations, bottle brands, and emotional encouragement.


Breastfeeding Support Centurion

Centurion moms have access to a powerful network of breastfeeding support — from hospital clinics and private lactation consultants to free La Leche League leaders and online communities.

Whether you’re battling latch pain, feeling unsure about your baby’s weight gain, navigating bottle refusal, or preparing to return to work, these professionals are ready to help you feel confident and calm again. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

For more Pretoria-based feeding options, you may also find my post on 5 Breastfeeding Clinics in the Moot & Old East helpful — especially if you ever travel into the Pretoria East or Moot area for appointments.

Centurion moms have an incredible support network around them, and knowing where to turn can make this season feel so much lighter. Whether you need gentle reassurance, practical guidance, or medical-aligned support, the right help can change your entire breastfeeding journey.

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