My name's Linds and I completed the Breastfeeding Peer Support training course alongside my now 10-month-old daughter, which made the experience especially meaningful. Balancing the training while both caring for her and connecting with the other beautiful māmās and bubs reminded me just how valuable support can be in all stages of parenthood. 
I feel really lucky to have had an enjoyable breastfeeding journey so far, but I also know that’s not the case for everyone. 
My daughter has loved babywearing since she was a newborn, which also inspired me to start Babywearing Queenstown, a local baby carrier library aimed at helping parents find comfort, connection, confidence, and a bit more ease in their day through babywearing. 
When I’m not on maternity leave, I work with children and whānau with Central Lakes Family Services—a role that has strengthened my belief in the importance of early relationships and community-based support. I’m also passionate about nurturing safe and responsive family sleep environments, which I see as foundational to mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience. Whether through breastfeeding, babywearing, sleep support, or simply being there to listen, I love playing my part in building stronger, more supported families in our community.