BreastFeeding challenges

Optimise and troubleshoot any feeding challenges your family encounters after baby arrives. For bottle feeding issues click here

  • Rapid access SOS sessions for latch, pumping and challenges like blocked ducts or mastitis
  • Comprehensive feeding assessments 
  • Faltering growth or inflated weight concerns
  • Oral function assessments, tongue tie assessment, 
  • Troubleshooting & rehab for latch issues
  • Longer term packages available for ongoing support
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Initial Consultation - Breast & Bottle Feeding

Who is this session for?
Families search for a Lactation Consultant when they experience unsettled babies and fussiness. They may have challenges with positioning on breast or bottle, sore nipples or supply issues.

This session is for you if you are facing challenges with:

  • Breastfeeding
  • Bottle Feeding
  • Combination or Mixed Feeding with different methods

This option includes:

  • 1 hour appointment to assess feeding and discover potential solutions for feeding & sleep 
  • Includes feeding assessment & functional examination (including tongue tie assessment) 
  • Infant Feeding plan to improve feeding experience
  • 3 days WhatsApp support

Tongue Tie & Oral Dysfunction Assessment

Who is this session for?

  • You know baby has a tongue tied baby
  • You suspect your baby may have a tongue tie
  • You would like a holistic package of care before and after frenulotomy

Tongue Tie & Oral Dysfunction Assessment
This session provides a full evaluation of your baby’s feeding habits by an experienced Infant Feeding Consultant for all feeding methods – breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, combination feeding.

Nikki, as your Lactation Consultant, will create a personalised feeding plan for you and your baby. If needed, she may recommend follow-up appointments for exercises to improve your baby’s oral motor skills, optimising feeding or consultation regarding a tongue tie division (frenulotomy).

This option includes:

  • 1 hour appointment to assess challenges and discover potential solutions 
  • Includes tongue tie assessment & functional examination relating to feeding & sleep 
  • Infant Feeding plan to improve feeding experience
  • 3 days WhatsApp support

Reflux, Colic, Wind & Allergy

Who is this session for?
Families searching for a Lactation Consultant who can help when a baby is experiencing discomfort from silent reflux or infant reflux symptoms.

If you worried about;

  • excess air intake, gulping, clicking & gassiness
  • crying, unsettled periods
  • vomiting, regular posseting
  • weight issues
    (both slow gain & more than typical weight gain)

This option includes:

  • A pre-visit assessment of yours and baby’s history
  • 1 hour assessment in person or on zoom
  • A tailored plan for your family 
  • 7 days Whatsapp support 
  • 30 minute follow-up in 5-7 days
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