FAQs
Why a Board Certified Lactation Consultant when I could receive support elsewhere?
Known Internationally as the ‘Gold Standard’ of Lactation care, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants must have undergone rigorous educational pathways to be eligible to sit the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Certification.
By enlisting the support and guidance from a Board Certified Lactation Consultant you should be confident you are receiving the very best in lactation management.
How many appointments will be required?
The challenges you or your baby are experiencing will be a factor in the individualised care plan that will be provided to you. All of the consultations I provide offer the option for additional email support at AUD$100.00 per week. This is because while some challenges may be resolved relatively quickly, others will require perseverance and patience. The added guided support can be invaluable. Should a follow up consultation be encouraged, this will be discussed during our initial appointment.
Do I need to be intending to or be exclusively breastfeeding to have a consultation with you?
Absolutely NOT. The education and care I provide is available to all regardless of your preferred method/s of feeding. I am here to support your breastfeeding journey no matter what your values, goals and desired outcomes may be. My aim is to ensure you are given evidenced based education that is easily understood and digested allowing you to make your own informed in your choices to suit the needs and requirements to suit your own individual and families’ needs.
Where are you located?
I appreciate and value that being pregnant or navigating time with a newborn can be challenging in itself, and will therefore travel to you for a consultation in the comfort of your home for those located within 12km of Kellyville, Sydney, NSW, Australia for In-Home Consultations.
If you reside outside of this area, a travel fee for In-Home Consultations will be applied and contact should be made to Lactation Connect directly to discuss PRIOR to booking this service.
Alternatively,
Virtual Consultations are offered.
Which areas do you service?
I service Sydney Hills District, Upper and Lower North Shore, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Western Sydney and Greater Western Sydney.
A travel fee may apply for those residing 12 km from Kellyville.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes! Virtual consultations can be attended to ensure timely support is provided for those seeking my services. Although, please be advised while every attempt is made to support you virtually, physical oral assessment of baby’s oral function cannot be undertaken.
For virtual consultations, photos and or videos may be required via secure link prior to your consultation to maximise your consultation time.
Please contact me to discuss your suitability for a virtual consultation if you are unsure or reside outside of Sydney.
Sleep Consultations are attended virtually via secure video link.
Will I receive a Medicare Rebate for my appointment?
Unfortunately at this point in time International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are not allocated any rebate per the Australian Governments’ Medicare scheme. Board Certified Lactation Consultants are actively advocating for change!
Can I claim via my Private Health Fund?
Please contact your Private Health Care Provider Independently to determine if any of the services provided offer reimbursement.