Who is ‘A Sister Mama’ and what experience and qualifications do you have?

Hi, I’m Hattie Moleta CNCS®, an internationally qualified ‘Certified Newborn Care Specialist’ through the Newborn Care Specialist Association (NCSA).

I have several years’ experience working with newborn babies up to 16 weeks old, and infants up to 18 months old.

I am a certified newborn sleep consultant through the Institute of Paediatric Sleep & Parenting.

I have completed a multitude of certifications on Lactation Specific Education, Bonding & Infant attachment, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Maternal Mental Health, Early Brain Development in Infants, Diversity Equity & Inclusion.

I am part way through a Bachelor of Health Science at AUT and have both Red Cross & St John CPR Certifications for Young Children.

I have three wonderful daughters with my husband Tim, we live on the lovely North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. Both Tim and I are from large families, totalling nearly 60 family members all together! We love to holiday in our caravan, travelling around the beautiful beaches New Zealand has to offer.

What services do you offer?

Services include; 2 or 4 hour in-home visits, online sessions, overnight care and casual or one-off support. Check out my ‘Services’ highlight or asistermama.co for full details.

Where are you based?

I am based in Auckland, New Zealand. I visit parents all over the city for in-home sessions, and work with parents all over the world online. I travel for in-person visits out of Auckland* (travel costs apply)

What’s the best way to get in touch? 

• Email me at hello@asistermama.co.nz

• Send me a direct message via Instagram: @asistermama

• Or give me call or text on: +64 27 4141 808

Together we can figure out which package would suit you and your little one best.

What ages do you work with?

I specialise in working with newborns, right from day one, through to approximately 18 months old.

Do you work with toddlers older than 18 months? 

The majority of my studies and expertise have been focussed on the ‘newborn to 18 month old’ age bracket, therefore I centre my attention within this age group to maximise the support I can offer parents.

Please reach out if you’d like recommendations for other consultants who can assist you with your toddlers sleep challenges over 18 months old.

Have you worked with twins?

Yes, I have worked with many sets of twins over the years and have an extensive wealth of hands on knowledge and experience in all things multiples.  Check out my testimonials on my website or socials to hear right from some of the amazing mama’s of multiples I’ve supported.

What can you help me with?

Everything and anything newborn life…

• Learning how to soothe and settle your baby

• Effectively winding your baby to help with gas troubles and discomfort

• Bathing your baby

• Swaddling your baby

• Helping your baby to link sleep cycles for longer naps

• Helping you understand your baby’s cries and what they mean

• How to read your baby’s cues so you can establish a comfortable routine for your family

• Working through sleep challenges overnight

• How to effectively boost your breastmilk supply

• If your baby won’t take a bottle and you’d like to have the option

• Your baby will only fall asleep when nursing or bottle feeding

• If your baby needs a dummy to get to sleep

• Your baby needs to be rocked, bounced, or taken for a car or pram ride to nap

• If your baby is only taking short catnaps during the day

• You’ve moved onto a new developmental stage and are not sure what to do next

• Nap transitions and developmental stages

Do you sell vouchers for your services?

Yes, they’re extremely popular as gifts for first-time parents and baby showers. You can purchase today here on my website, or message me today.  

Do you only work with ‘mamas’?

No. Whilst ‘A Sister Mama’ was born from my desire to support new mamas, I know there are so many other people that can make up the modern ‘village’. I’ve worked with Dad’s, single parents, grandparents, caregivers and many other types of family units. I’m here to support you (whoever you may be) with navigating newborn life.