Sarah is one of our Lactation Consultants at MAMA and also offers Birth Debriefing sessions. She is qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and completed the Birth Debrief Mentorship via Lael Stone and B from Core and Floor.
Sarah's background is in midwifery, she graduated in 2012 in the Netherlands and worked in Amsterdam as a midwife before she came to Australia. Her passion is to support new families in this vulnerable period in their lives, working together to get more confident, skilled and to feel heard and seen. Sarah's approach is non-judgemental, gentle and personalized.
She is also a mum of 3 gorgeous boys; Hugo, Jonas and Sep, and lives with her family in the Inner West.
Sarah's Lactation Consultant services are covered by some private health funds (Medibank, Bupa, Frank Health Insurance, NIB.)
What clients have to say about Sarah:
"Breastfeeding advice can often be conflicting and confusing, especially for new mothers. Sarah took the time to really listen to me and my situation, and offered solutions that were best suited to me and my baby. She showed us an extra level of care and attention that is so valuable in those first few weeks." - Rachael
"Sarah came to our home when I had difficulty with a fussy baby attaching properly because of my overactive letdown. Sarah gave excellent advice that helped us fine tune breastfeeding and has made it more enjoyable and comfortable for me and my daughter. Thank you!" - Heather and Emily
"The fact she does home visits, even on weekends, is wonderful! When you're feeling terrible the last thing you want to do is drag yourself and your baby to the doctor!" -Anonymous
"Thank you for your wonderful help, Sarah! Your empathetic and very knowledgeable advice was crucial for us. I and my son went from expressing and top ups eight times a day to enjoyable 100% breastfeeding. We are deeply grateful for your support!" - Nicole
"In the first few days, I was in such a vulnerable and emotional place and Sarah provided calm and reassuring advice. When I was at my worst, she took the time to listen to my concerns, watch my baby and I attempt to feed, and offered helpful suggestions, encouragement, and helped me write down a very straightforward step by step plan. Sarah managed to take a very overwhelming situation and make it into a manageable task and a joyous one, and for that I am grateful. She followed up the following days to make sure we were travelling alright and answer questions. Sarah is truly brilliant not only in her knowledge but in her non-judgemental and reassuring personality." - Krista
