Support from a lactation consultant

NEW

Bulk billed appointments available |

NEW Bulk billed appointments available |

Team work makes the dream work.

We care as much about your breastfeeding journey as you do and are here for you in all the ups and downs. We offer holistic, evidence based yet simple breastfeeding support wherever you are at in your journey- pregnant, new mama or a seasoned breastfeeder. All appointments are conducted by Kate Visser, who has spent over a decade working with families as a registered midwife, nurse and IBCLC. Kate understands the difficulties modern mama’s face and has a well recognised reputation for being empathic, supportive, realistic, and grounding. Her goal is for you to sit back, decades down the track, and reflect on your breastfeeding journey with pride and peace, not guilt and shame. Her promise is to meet you where you are at, and to provide professional breastfeeding support that meets your individual goals.

Kate is passionate about accessible care for all families. in 2024, short bulk billed, telehealth consultations will be available for all eligible Medicare card holders. There are a great no-frills option for families who need quality care. To book this option, please select from the bulk billed appointment list below.

If you are booking a face to face appointment, or Telehealth after 6 weeks postpartum and cannot see any availability, please drop an email through to hello@milkybusiness.com

UPDATE: currently on maternity leave.

Consultations will be unavailable until late 2024. To be notified of when availability returns, please drop your email below

Medicare rebates available for all consultations until 6 weeks postpartum

Do I need a lactation consultant?

There are a variety of reasons that you or your baby may need the assistance of a lactation consultant. For simple, common issues, you may be able to follow general advice from other health professionals or support groups, however for an in-depth assessment and tailor made plan for issues that aren’t easily resolved, then a lactation consultation is recommended.

 

Reasons you may need support our lactation support

  • Pain in your breast or nipples from latching issues

  • Engorgement

  • Mastitis

  • Thrush

  • Plugged ducts

  • Concerns about your supply being too low or an oversupply

  • Weaning

  • Learning how to express milk, fit and use a pump

  • Medical history- breast surgery, fertility issues, hormonal disorders or previous breastfeeding issues that need an assessment and plan put in place

  • Tandem feeding

  • Inducing lactation for adoption or return to breastfeeding after weaning

  • Lactating after infant loss.

Have a question? Check out our FAQ’s here

Reasons your child may need our lactation support

  • Concerns around their weight gain or growth

  • Assistance stopping top ups, or utilising other tools such as nipple shields, supplemental nursing system or cup feeding

  • Supporting your baby to latch onto the breast

  • Assess for sucking issues, structural concerns or tongue tie

  • Concerns about reflux, allergies/sensitivities and colic

  • Prematurity

  • Multiples

  • Commencing solids

Have a question? Check out our FAQ’s here