Lactation Consultant - Breastfeed

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
Adoptive breastfeeding - inducing milk production when you are not giving birth.

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
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

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

Because I am also a Registered Midwife I can also:

perform, or refer for, a 'frenotomy' to correct a diagnosed tongue-tie
prescribe medications in first six weeks following childbirth

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.”