Personal consultations in the postnatal period by a Lactation Consultant can be at your home or at our Kensington clinic. We focus on your situation and help you with a plan to feel on top of breastfeeding (again). In case of mastitis or blocked ducts, our LCs are experienced in using the Ultrasound Machine to help to clear the infected/blocked duct.
When breastfeeding is established it’s usually easy, convenient and such a pleasure. However, it is not uncommon to encounter challenges. MAMA’s LC can help with the following:
- Attachment difficulties
- Nipple/breast pain
- Low supply
- Oversupply / forceful letdown
- Blocked ducts / engorgement / mastitis
- Ineffective breast emptying
- Insufficient weight gain
- Bottle refusal
- Clamping/biting nipples
- Sleepy baby
- Spilling/leaking milk at the mouth
- Unsatiated at breast
- Supplementing after feeds
- Excessively long feeds
- Tongue ties
- Thrush
- Colic symptoms
- Breast preference
- Discouragement with breastfeeding, needing a boost of confidence and emotional support,
- And much more!
Sometimes reassurance, encouragement, personal advice and A PLAN can make such a difference.
A postnatal consult includes:
- Taking a history.
- Inspecting your breasts and nipples.
- Examining the baby’s mouth and observing a breastfeed.
- Weighing baby (if desired).
We will develop an individualised breastfeeding plan and can refer you to other health professionals if indicated. We offer to follow up via phone or email after each consultation.
We have three types of appointments with an Lactation Consultant to suit all needs!
Postnatal Consult at MAMA
Initial – $175 for 90 minutes
Return – $150 for 60 minutes
* If you have seen the LCs during pregnancy but not postnatally, please book an Initial Consult so that we have enough time to assist you. *
Postnatal Consult at Your Home
Initial – $250 for 90 minutes, plus $0.92 per km traveled between your home and MAMA Kensington*
Return – $200 for 75 minutes, plus $0.92 per km traveled between your home and MAMA Kensington*
* This fee is valid only for clients living within 15kms of MAMA Kensington. If you live more than 15kms from the clinic, we may arrange a higher fee or recommend another LC. Please call us or complete the form here if you would like more information about this.
* If you have seen the LCs during pregnancy but not postnatally, please book an Initial Consult so that we have enough time to assist you. *
Postnatal Telehealth (Video Chat) Consult
Initial – $175 for 90 minutes
Return – $150 for 60 minutes
* If you have seen the LCs during pregnancy but not postnatally, please book an Initial Consult so that we have enough time to assist you. *
Please note, for all Lactation consultations, a cancellation fee applies for any consultations missed or cancelled less than 24 hours in advance. For clinic and telehealth consults, the cancellation fee is 50% of the consultation cost; for home consults, consults cancelled less than 24 hours in advance attract a fee of 50% as well, and missed home visits attract a fee of 100% of consultation cost.
If you can’t decide which type you should book, call MAMA at 9376 7474 or contact a LC directly here.(Edit)
