​​What is a Breastfeeding & Baby Care Consult?
This special type of appointment is a 90-minute deep dive to help you and your baby. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your beautiful brood, this session is designed to be calm, unhurried, and all about making sense of the chaos that often tags along in the early days (and weeks... and months). We’ll chat, observe, troubleshoot, and untangle any tricky bits... feeding (breast, bottle or both), unsettled behaviour, sleep challenges, wind worries, poop mysteries… you name it. Nothing is too small, too strange, or too embarrassing. If it’s on your mind, it matters. I always allow enough time to watch a full feed, listen to your story, and gently assess any concerns. Tongue tie questions often come up, and while it’s not usually the sole culprit for breastfeeding woes, I can do a thorough assessment and refer for a release if it seems helpful.

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Common things we chat about:
• My nipples are on fire / cracked / bleeding / crying out for help!

• I feel like I’m failing at breastfeeding

• I’m ready to quit… but not quite

• My baby has reflux / is unsettled / cries a lot / won’t sleep unless held

• I think my baby has a tongue tie

• What’s with this nappy? Is it normal?

• I have no idea what I’m doing and I’m drowning in conflicting advice

• …and so much more. Truly.

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Do I bring my baby?
Yes please! These sessions are all about you and your little one, so absolutely bring your baby.

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Can I bring other kids?
If you need to, yes. We’ll make it work. Just a heads-up that the room is small, the session is long, and I don’t keep communal toys for infection control reasons. If there’s someone who can care for your other kids during the appointment, that’s ideal. But please don’t let that be a barrier to getting support. We’ll figure it out together.

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Can I bring my partner?
Absolutely! I encourage it. Your partner (or another trusted support person) is a big part of your parenting village, and their presence is welcome and valuable in these sessions.

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What if baby needs to feed, sleep, poop, cry, or all of the above?
That’s what babies do! There’s no pressure here, we’ll work around your baby’s rhythm. If baby needs to be fed or changed or rocked (or all three), that’s completely okay. I’m also more than happy to hold your bub if you need a moment to breathe. This time is yours. No strict agenda. Just flexible, compassionate care.

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Do I need a referral?
Nope. You can book directly, no referral needed.

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Can I squeeze in extra things, like immunisations?
These sessions are deliberately spacious, but focused. If you need something outside the scope, like vaccinations or issues with another child, please book a separate appointment. 90 minutes goes faster than you’d think when we’re covering so much ground.

 

What should I bring?
• Yourself (plus baby, of course!)

• Partner or support person (optional but encouraged)

• Baby’s Blue Book

• Any feeding equipment you use (e.g. nipple shields, bottles, breast pump bits, feeding pillow)

• A photo of where you usually feed or sleep baby at home (helpful for context!)

• Medicare cards for you and baby

And if you forget something - don’t stress. I’ve got spare nappies, wipes, water, and a change-table. The only thing I really can’t substitute is you and your baby.

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How much does it cost, and does Medicare help?
Because these consults cover both you and baby, each of you gets your own medical file, and both of you are billed for the visit. Here’s how it works:

• You (the parent): Private fee with a Medicare rebate (you get more back if you’ve hit the Medicare Safety Net)

       -- Total Fee: $400

       -- Medicare Rebate: $125.10

       -- Out-of-pocket Gap Fee: $274.90 (or $54.98 if you've reached your Medicare Safety Net!)

• Baby: Bulk-billed (no gap payment)

Full payment is due on the day. Baby needs to have a Medicare number for us to process their rebate straight away; but if that’s still in the works, no problem, we can hold the bill. Prices are current as of August 2025.

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Will you teach sleep training?
No. I don’t practise or promote sleep training methods like “cry it out”, “controlled crying”, or “gradual extinction”. My approach is gentle, neuroprotective, attachment-based, and rooted in evidence. I draw from the Possums NDC framework, Circle of Security Parenting, sleep anthropology, and respectful care principles. I’m happy to chat about different sleep philosophies, including why I take this stance - no judgement here. Just informed, compassionate support.

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What if I'm sick on the day?
Please call us on (02) 9521 6261 if you or anyone attending is unwell. We’ll reschedule - no worries at all. I still wear a mask in all consults, but it’s your choice whether you’d like to wear one too.

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I can’t wait to meet you and your baby. Let’s take some of the overwhelm out of this wild and wonderful chapter.

You don’t have to do it alone.