Can you be my regular GP?

As much as I miss seeing lovely families when they graduate from needing my help, my practice is all about perinatal care, so my focus is exclusively on support through pregnancy, trying to conceive, and those beautiful, chaotic first months with a baby. I don’t do regular GP work or long-term patients. I strongly encourage everybody to have a regular GP who knows you and whom you trust. There is nothing more valuable in your health journey through life than having a caring, skilled GP on your side. Trust me on this.

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Why don't you bulk bill?

Ah, the good old bulk billing question. Unfortunately, the Medicare rebate isn’t even close to adequate to cover my professional fees and the costs of running a high-quality private practice. So, like most GPs and non-GP specialists, I charge a gap fee. Without it, I’d have to say goodbye to offering the kind of in-depth, longer appointments that are so necessary for perinatal care. Private fees are the only way I can keep doing what I love and what the community needs.

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Are you also a Lactation Consultant?

Absolutely! I’m a fully qualified IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), so when it comes to breastfeeding expertise, I’ve got you covered.

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Do you do routine childhood vaccinations?

Routine vaccinations are best done with your regular GP. Families I work with usually come back to see me after pregnancy for a newborn wellness check or a 90-minute Breastfeeding & Baby Care visit. For vaccinations, it’s a great idea to book in with a regular GP to start building a long-term relationship for your baby’s ongoing care.

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Do you teach sleep-training?

No, I'm not the cry-it-out type. I follow a gentle, evidence-based approach to infant sleep, using the Possums NDC method, the Circle of Security Parenting attachment theory, and a touch of sleep anthropology. I’m always open to talking about why traditional sleep-training isn’t my style.

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Do you release tongue ties?

I’m perfectly placed to assess for oral restrictions and give you my opinion on management, but I leave any actual procedures to the surgical experts. If we agree that's the right next step, I’ll refer you to a trusted local practitioner who specialises in it.​​

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