Services and fees.

 

Postnatal Lactation Support

Individualised lactation advice, using principles of Possums and co “Gestalt breastfeeding” approach to latch and position. 

Face to face consultations include weight check and thorough medical examination of your baby; bringing the care of a medical practice to your home. Also includes follow up support via email or video Telehealth.

30- 90 mins | $95- $350* More about lactation support services

  • This package provides in-depth, individualised support with lactation/ breastfeeding, in the comfort of your own home, and with the reassurance of a detailed written management plan and a video telehealth follow up

    Visit duration 90 mins .

    Package inclusions:

    • Pre- visit questionnaire

    • Your 90 mins home visit includes a thorough medical examination of your baby (including a tongue tie assessment) and observation of a feed with hands on help to optimise latch and position.

    • After the appointment you will receive a personalised report that includes a summary of what we discussed, my recommended plan and links to relevant resources.

      Package also includes a follow up video telehealth consultation <30 mins 1-2 weeks after home visit (additional follow up video telehealth consultations will incur an additional small out of pocket fee) .

  • This in -depth package is the Telehealth equivalent of the home visit package, and where possible/ relevant, it includes observation of a feed and real-time advice to optimise latch and position.

    Appointment duration 60 mins

    Package inclusions:

    • Pre- visit questionnaire

    • Your 60 mins video Telehealth appointment includes detailed history taking and where possible, observation of a feed with real-time advice to help optimise latch and position (ideally requires another adult to hold device camera).

    • After the appointment you will receive a personalised report that includes a summary of what we discussed, my recommended plan and links to relevant resources.

      Package also includes a follow up video telehealth consultation <30 mins 1-2 weeks later (additional out of pocket fee applies if baby >12 months)

  • These appointments are more appropriate for older babies or simpler issues; for example, to discuss starting day care, transition to solids, weaning, advice about bottle feeding etc.

    Appointment duration 30 mins

    Appointment inclusions:

    • Pre- appointment questionnaire

    • Your 30 mins video telehealth appointment includes detailed history taking and if relevant, “examination” of your baby through the camera.

    • After the appointment you will receive a brief written summary of what we discussed, my recommended plan and links to relevant resources.

      There is no follow up included in this appointment fee.