BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Consultant Perth
Warm, practical and evidence-informed care that sees the whole picture — you, your baby and the feeding relationship you are building together.
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes easily.
If feeding is painful, confusing or simply not unfolding as you hoped, you don’t need another list of rigid rules. You need someone to slow things down, listen properly, look at what is happening and help you find a way forward that works for both you and your baby.
Breastfeeding support should leave you feeling more capable — not more judged.
Warm, individualised breastfeeding support at The Village Wellness Centre in West Perth or in the comfort of your own home.
Why can breastfeeding feel so difficult?
You may have been told that breastfeeding is natural, that it shouldn’t hurt or that getting a “good latch” will solve everything.
Then your baby feeds constantly, slips on and off, becomes unsettled at the breast, you are sore, or concerns are raised about milk supply or weight gain. It can quickly feel as though your body — or your baby — is failing.
But breastfeeding is not a test of motherhood.
A breastfeed is a complex interaction between two people. Comfort and milk transfer can be influenced by how you and your baby fit together, your baby’s stability at the breast, your birth and recovery, milk production, feeding behaviours and what is happening across your whole day and night.
Sometimes the answer is a small practical adjustment. Sometimes we need to look at the whole feeding picture.
The first step is understanding what is happening.
A whole-picture approach to breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is often reduced to “the latch” or milk supply.
I prefer to begin by understanding how feeding is working for both you and your baby — and what will actually be sustainable for your family.
More than “the latch”
Comfort and milk transfer are shaped by how you and your baby fit together.
Small changes to your baby’s stability and your fit and hold can make an enormous difference — without forcing either of you into a textbook position.
You matter too
Your birth, recovery, breast health, milk production, pain, sleep and emotional wellbeing all belong in the conversation.
A feeding plan is only useful if it is workable and sustainable for you.
Your baby matters
Your baby’s gestation, birth, temperament, feeding cues, sensory needs, sleepiness and behaviour all help us understand what they are communicating.
This allows us to work with your individual baby rather than expecting every baby to feed in exactly the same way.
Less pain. Less confusion.
More comfort. More confidence.
Breastfeeding isn’t about achieving the “perfect latch”.
It’s about helping feeding work comfortably for you and your baby.
What we might explore together
Every breastfeeding story is different. We’ll focus on what is making feeding difficult for you and work out practical changes that respect your baby’s biology, your wellbeing and your own feeding goals.
Comfort and breast health
We can explore nipple pain or damage, breast tissue drag, breast inflammation,oversupply and small changes to positioning that may make feeding feel more comfortable.
Your baby’s feeding behaviour
We can make sense of sleepy, unsettled or very frequent feeding, fussing at the breast, “wind” behaviours and changes as your baby grows.
Milk supply and transfer
We’ll look at how your baby is taking milk, your milk production, weight gain and whether expressing, top-ups or additional feeding support are genuinely needed.
A plan that works in real life
Together, we can create a realistic plan for breastfeeding, expressing, bottles, mixed feeding, returning to work—or whatever reaching your own feeding goals looks like.
What to expect from your consultation
This is much more than a quick latch check. We’ll take time to understand what has happened since your baby’s birth, what is worrying you and what you would like breastfeeding to look like.
During your 90-minute initial consultation, I’ll observe a full breastfeed and gently assess how you and your baby fit together, milk transfer, your breast and nipple comfort and your baby’s feeding behaviour.
Together, we’ll make practical changes and create a personalised feeding plan that feels realistic for your family—not a long list of instructions that leaves you feeling overwhelmed.
You’ll also receive relevant written resources and one week of follow-up text or email support for brief questions about implementing the plan we created during your consultation.
Choose the support that fits
Whether you’re preparing before birth, struggling with breastfeeding now or need some focused follow-up support, you can choose the appointment that best matches what is happening for you.
MOST POPULAR
Postnatal Breastfeeding Consultation
90 minutes · Home or clinic
A comprehensive breastfeeding assessment that includes time to hear your story, observe a full feed and explore breast comfort, milk transfer, your baby’s behaviour and any concerns about milk supply or weight gain.
You’ll receive a personalised feeding plan, relevant written resources and one week of text or email support for brief questions about implementing your plan.
Clinic: $250
Home: $280
Travel fees may apply.
PRENATAL PREPARATION
Private Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation
90 minutes · Clinic only
We’ll explore your medical and breastfeeding history, birth plans and any factors that may influence breastfeeding. You’ll learn about breastfeeding biomechanics, newborn feeding behaviours, antenatal expressing and how to make the most of the early hours after birth.
You’ll also receive a personalised post-birth feeding plan and relevant resources.
$299
CONTINUITY OF CARE
Prenatal and Postnatal Package
Clinic and home
A 90-minute prenatal breastfeeding consultation followed by a 90-minute home consultation after your baby arrives.
The package includes your personalised feeding plan, relevant resources and two weeks of brief phone, text and email support relating to the plan we create together.
Package: $490
Travel fees may apply.
*Full payment is required at the prenatal consultation to receive the package price.
FOR EXISTING CLIENTS ONLY
Follow-up Lactation Consultation
60 minutes · Home or clinic
A 60-minute appointment for existing clients who need further assessment or help adjusting the plan created during their initial consultation.
Follow-up appointments must take place within four weeks of the initial consultation and relate to the same feeding concern. A new concern or an appointment after four weeks will be booked as an initial consultation.
Clinic: $150
Home: $180
Travel fees may apply.
FOCUSED QUESTION
30-Minute Phone Consultation
Ideal when you have one or two focused questions and I don’t need to observe a breastfeed. This may include questions about normal feeding behaviour, milk supply, pumping, bottles or returning to work.
This focused appointment does not include ongoing text or email support.
Price: $100
FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT
Support between appointments
It’s completely normal to have a few questions after a breastfeeding consultation. Your initial postnatal consultation includes one week of brief text or email support, beginning on the date of your appointment.
The Prenatal and Postnatal Package includes two weeks of brief phone, text and email support following your postnatal consultation.
This support is designed to help you implement and clarify the feeding plan we created together. It doesn’t include a separate phone call or an ongoing assessment by message.
Messages are helpful for:
- Clarifying something in your feeding plan
- Letting me know how an agreed change is going
- One or two brief questions about the concern we assessed
- Checking whether you have understood a recommendation correctly
Another appointment is better when:
- A new or different feeding concern has appeared
- Your baby’s feeding behaviour has changed significantly
- We need to review detailed photos, videos or feeding history
- Your feeding plan needs substantial changes
- I need to observe another breastfeed or reassess you and your baby
Practical details before you book
A few helpful things to know when choosing and booking your appointment.
Can I claim a private health rebate?
Some private health funds may provide a rebate for lactation consultant services or prenatal education, depending on your fund and level of cover.
Please check directly with your private health fund before booking. If they ask for my provider number, you are welcome to contact me. Payment is made in full and you are responsible for submitting your own claim.
Where are clinic consultations held?
Clinic consultations are held at The Village Wellness Centre, 18 Emerald Terrace, West Perth.
The clinic provides a comfortable, family-friendly space where there is plenty of time to feed, settle and care for your baby during the appointment.
Are there additional travel fees for home visits?
The home consultation fee includes travel of up to 20 km.
For appointments requiring additional travel, the following surcharges apply:
20–30 km: $20
30–40 km: $40
More than 40 km: By quotation
Please contact me before booking if you are unsure whether a travel fee applies.
What if I need an appointment quickly?
If you are currently experiencing a breastfeeding problem and would like the earliest available appointment, please text me on 0419 914 196 with your name, your baby’s age and your suburb.
Text messages are used to arrange the most appropriate appointment. A detailed feeding assessment or individualised clinical advice cannot be provided by text before a consultation.
READY FOR SUPPORT?
You don’t have to keep trying to work it out alone.
If breastfeeding is painful, confusing or simply not feeling right, a thoughtful assessment can help you understand what is happening and make feeding feel more manageable.
Choose a clinic or home consultation and we’ll work through it together.
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