About Dr Lauren Fisher
Gentle, evidence-based baby sleep & breastfeeding support (NZ)
I’m a GP and mum who helps you get more rest—without leaving your baby to cry or compromising breastfeeding.
RNZCGP Registrar
MCNZ registered doctor
NDC-trained
IABLE Advanced Training (in progress)
If you’re here because you’re tired and torn—wanting more sleep without compromising breastfeeding or your bond—you’re in the right place. I work gently, at your baby’s pace, with practical steps that feel doable on real, messy days.
Why parents trust me
GP‑led and responsive: I never ask you to leave your baby to cry. We follow infant biology and your values.
Breastfeeding‑friendly by design: We protect supply and comfort. No pressure to wean—ever.
Evidence‑based training: Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC) and breastfeeding medicine (IABLE), alongside current general practice. Ongoing education among other breastfeeding medicine doctors from around the world.
How my support works
Share your goals — sleep, feeding, settling, and what matters to you.
We build a gentle plan — flexible steps that fit your baby’s cues and your family rhythm.
You feel calmer — with clear guidance and ongoing support so you’re never guessing alone.
“This is not “sleep training”. It’s responsive care that protects connection while making nights more manageable.”
No rigid schedules. No pressure to wean. We go at your pace.
My Story
When I became a mum, I was overwhelmed by conflicting advice and the pressure to choose between sleep and responsiveness. It didn’t sit right.
I returned to infant biology and my medical training, dove deep into neuroprotective developmental care and breastfeeding medicine, and found a calmer, kinder way. Now my work is helping parents like you get more rest with responsive, evidence‑based support that protects your bond.
What you can expect working with me
Responsive first:
Protect connection; no rigid routines that fight biology.
Respect for your relationship:
Your baby’s cues lead the way.
Breastfeeding-compatible:
Strategies that support milk supply, comfort, and your goals.
Simple steps for messy days:
Realistic for tired brains.
Credentials & affiliations
Training evolves—families get the latest, evidence-based guidance.
Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ): Registered medical doctor (81890).
Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP): Current registrar.
Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC): Formal training.
Infant breastfeeding medicine (IABLE): Advanced training (in progress).
Breastfeeding Medicine of Aotearoa - active member
Degrees: MBChB, BBiomedSc.
Questions people often ask
Is this “sleep training”?
No. I won’t ask you to leave your baby to cry. We use responsive steps that respect biology and your bond.
Will this work if I’m breastfeeding?
Yes. My guidance is breastfeeding‑friendly by design and tailored to your goals.
What if my baby is different?
Perfect. We start with your baby’s cues and your values, not a rigid schedule.
If you’re on the fence, that makes sense. Your baby is unique, and you care deeply. I’ll meet you where you are—with gentle, evidence‑based support that helps you find more rest and confidence.