I am a big believer that Breastfeeding is a learned skill. This learning is best started in pregnancy. Whether it is your first baby, or if you have had a previous negative experience with breastfeeding, I am here to help. Ideally women will come and see me towards the beginning/middle of their 3rd trimester so that we can make a plan for you to meet your breastfeeding goals. This session can include a debrief on previous experiences, a basic breast exam to identify challenges early (flat/inverted nipples, breast development etc), instructions on how to go about antenatal expression, planning for the birth and hospital stay. This can also be designed to be a basic educational session. I highly encourage my pregnant patients to bring along their support person where possible. If you are being cared for through the shared care program, we can try to schedule this appointment alongside one of your existing Doctors appointments.

PRICING: $150 for 60 minutes (This includes 45 mins of face to face, plus a scheduled follow up phone of 15mins)

The first time I meet a mother and baby dyad it is really important that I take time to understand both you and your baby’s medical history. This includes going through any pregnancy issues, the birth and the initial experience of the pair post birth. This initial appointment can be at any age and is often initiated by a problem such a positioning and attachment, mastitis, nipple pain/damage, slow weight gain in the baby, oversupply, tongue tie, palate issues etc. Be assured that I will work with you to develop a clear plan moving forward by the end of this session.

All patients will be provided with a written care plan after their appointment. If medical escalation is required, one of the GPs in practice should be able to see you during the appointment to provide scripts, referrals etc. Information on the GP fees can be obtained from Coogee Beach Doctors or Sydeny Women’s Wellness directly. I am, also happy to work with your own Healthcare provider, as you do not need to be a patient of either of these practices.

PRICING: $220 for 1hr in rooms (Mothers of multiples please advise at time of booking so that we can schedule a longer session) or $250 for a home Visit.

Whilst I would love to say I can fix all breastfeeding woes in one session, many women will require one or more follow ups to check on weight gain, amend/tweak top up plans or simply because baby has reached a new milestone which has brought about a new set of challenges.

PRICING: $120 for 30 min or $150 for a home visit

In an ideal world I would see all patients face to face. However this is not always possible, whether it be because of illness or when there is an urgent issue which cannot wait until my next clinic day. In these circumstances I run zoom sessions with clients in their own home. These sessions will be tailored to the needs of the patient, bearing in mind that the best positioning and attachment support is almost always provided in person.

In addition to this I also offer after hours antenatal breastfeeding education sessions over zoom for busy working parents.

PRICING: as per the prices listed in the previous sections.