LACTATION SERVICES
Antenatal Consultation
Antenatal (Pre-birth) support - 2 Hours
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Preventative feeding matters
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1-1 support at home visit that includes a head start on antenatal preparation, emotional preparation, previous challenges,
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Thoughts on feeding and choices,
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The first few days and what to expect with a newborn,
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Expressing, skin to skin, rooming in,
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Addressing any questions, anxieties, and many more
Having an antenatal lactation support offers you significant benefits, ensuring a smoother breastfeeding experience from the start.
One of the key benefits is to help increase your confidence. You gain a solid understanding of breastfeeding techniques and what to expect. This preparation reduces initial stress, anxiety and enhances the ability to manage breastfeeding challenges effectively.
You learn essential information about latching, feeding positions, and maintaining milk supply, which helps establish effective breastfeeding routines, allowing you to make confident decisions and handle any issues that arise.
A lactation consultant provides reassurance and practical advice, helping you approach breastfeeding with a more relaxed mindset.
As a mother it allows you to also recognise the signs of potential issues like latch problems or low milk supply early on, and you can seek timely interventions or support. The emotional support leading up to the birth is invaluable. Building that relationship with a consultant and connecting with support groups offers you a network of encouragement and advice, helping you feel supported and less isolated during the postpartum period.
PRICING
2 hours - $200 – Virtual
2 hours - $230 (Save $10) – Home visit
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Any additional hours or support will incur additional fees at $100/hour payable by the parents.
Travel fee applicable for areas outside of the designated region shown below.
