Lactation Consultancy

Lactation consultancy services in the privacy of your own home.

What is an IBCLC ?

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants have undertaken extensive study in human lactation and supporting all aspects of infant feeding, and achieved the Internationally recognised certification as a lactation consultant.

Who would benefit from a lactation consultation?

Anyone who is wanting to feel prepared for breastfeeding, has had previous difficulties with breastfeeding or are currently experiencing challenges in their infant feeding would benefit from an appointment with a lactation consultant.

What does a lactation consult involve?

Lactation consultations can be booked antenatally to prepare for your breastfeeding journey. These appointments involve a thorough history taking to explore any past or current factors that may impact on your breastfeeding journey and how to help avoid challenges, along with personalised education to help you feel confident to breastfeed.

Postnatal lactation consults can be booked at any stage in your feeding journey to assist with positioning and attachment, painful nipples, engorgement, low milk supply, oversupply, slow weight gain, mastitis, expressing, transitioning from bottles to breast, navigating oral restrictions, use of nipple shields or supplementary nursing systems, return to work plans, managing night feeds, tandem feeding, weaning and more.

Session pricing and bookings:

All lactation consultations are in the comfort of your own home, with written care plans provided after the appointment and phone follow up included for the week following the appointment.

Antenatal appointment: $175

Postnatal initial appointment:$250

Postnatal follow up appointment: $175

Travel fees charged for distance greater than 45km at $1 per km.

Questions?

    Got questions? Please email Joy, using the lactation consultancy enquiry form (below), or speak to your midwife for more information.