Lactation Consultant

A Lactation Consultant is a breastfeeding specialist qualified to prevent, recognise and resolve breastfeeding problems.

Why see a Lactation Consultant?

Before your baby is born you:

• want to learn as much as possible about breastfeeding
  
• had a previous difficult breastfeeding experience
  
• are expecting twins or a baby who may be sick or premature
  
• have had breast surgery and wonder if it will affect your breastfeeding
  
• have inverted nipples
  
• have personal health concerns which may impact on your breastfeeding
  

After your baby is born you:

• and your baby are having difficulty breastfeeding
  
• have painful breasts/nipples
  
• are concerned how your baby is behaving before/after feeds
  
• are concerned that you have too much/too little milk
  
• and your baby are hospitalised
  

After your baby is born your:

• baby is not gaining weight
  
• baby may have a tongue-tie
  
• midwife recommends you seek specialist support

As a Lactation Consultant I can:

• visit you in your home by appointment Monday to Friday
  
• explain what may have caused a problem
  
• suggest choices to help you correct the problem
  
• correct latch and positioning techniques at the breast
  
• diagnose and treat infection
  
• work with you to decide on a plan of care
  
• suggest supplies or tools you can use
  
• perform, or refer for, a 'frenotomy' to correct a diagnosed tongue-tie
  
• work alongside you to succeed
  
• give you written instructions to follow
  
• provide follow-up phone calls/visits as required to support your success
  
• work co-operatively with your midwife and/or GP
  
• consult other health providers as necessary
  
• prescribe medications in first six weeks following childbirth as I am also a Midwife

You can call me for follow-up support if:

• a problem does not resolve
  
• a different problem occurs
  
• you find you cannot carry out the plan of care decided
  
• you have questions
  

Services

Products

Educational Resources

Links

There is a fee for services provided.

“I never anticipated having problems
breastfeeding. I thought it would just
happen. I was so glad someone
told me of your service.”