PACKAGE 1
Post Birth Support
This package is for women and men who:
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Have just arrived home from hospital with their newborn and need that additional support
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Need support with developing a rhythm (sleeping, feeding, activities, and daily life)
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Having one source of quality advice.
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Are experiencing a lot of different emotions with the new responsibilities of having a baby
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Don’t feel confident with knowing what they are doing is correct – relying on Google for answers!
Package includes:
Postnatal visit at home after mum & baby are home.
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1-1 support with all things feeding: avoiding sore nipples, positioning, and attachment, sleeping, and settling
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What are newborns normal behaviour and what is not
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Observing a feed during the longer 4 hr support
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Discuss all things pee’s and poo’s
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Supporting mum in tips to rest and support with any anxieties that present after the birth of newborn and addressing any questions parents have
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Includes weekly phone support for 4 weeks.
PRICING
4 hours - $420 (Save $60) – Virtual (e.g. 2 x 2 hrs or 4 hrs x 1 virtual support)
4 hours - $430 (Save $50) – Home visit (e.g. 2 x 2 hrs or 4 hrs x 1 home visit support)
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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.
PACKAGE 2
Pre & Post Birth Support
This package is for women and men who:
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Want to be prepared and have a head start before the baby is born.
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Have that additional reassurance of expectations and how to manage the first few days with a newborn and being new parents whether it's the first time or not.
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Have just arrived home from hospital with their newborn.
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Need support with developing a rhythm (sleeping, feeding, activities, and daily life).
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Observing a feed during the extended 4hr support.
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Having one source of quality advice.
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Are experiencing a lot of different emotions with the new responsibilities of having a baby and settling into a routine.
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Don’t feel confident with knowing what they are doing is correct – relying on Google for answers!
Package includes:
Antenatal (Pre-birth) support and preparation.
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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 or your chosen method of feeding.
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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.
Postnatal visit at home after mum & baby are home.
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1-1 support with all things feeding: avoiding sore nipples, positioning, attachment and expressing.
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Sleeping and settling.
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What are newborns normal behaviour and what is not.
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Observing a feed during the longer 4 hr support.
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Discuss all things pee’s and poo’s.
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Supporting the parents in tips to rest and support with any anxieties that present after the birth of newborn and addressing any questions you may have.
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Includes weekly phone support for 4 weeks.
PRICING
5 hours - $530 (Save $70) – 2 x Virtual support (e.g. 2 hrs antenatal and 3 hrs postnatal)
5 hours - $540 (Save $60) – 2 x Home visits (e.g. 2 hrs antenatal and 3 hrs postnatal)
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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.
PACKAGE 3
All Inclusive Support
This package is for women and men who:
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Want to be prepared and have a head start before the baby is born.
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Have that additional reassurance of expectations and how to manage the first few days with a newborn and being new parents whether it's the first time or not.
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Have just arrived home from hospital with their newborn.
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Need support with developing a rhythm (sleeping, feeding, activities, and daily life).
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Observing a feed during the extended 4hr support.
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Having one source of quality advice.
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Are experiencing a lot of different emotions with the new responsibilities of having a baby and settling into a routine.
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Don’t feel confident with knowing what they are doing is correct – relying on Google for answers!
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Follow up support till baby is 6 weeks of age.
Package includes:
Antenatal (Pre-birth) support and preparation.
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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 or your chosen method of feeding.
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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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How to prepare for the newborn, and
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How to take care of yourselves as parents to be with cooking, cleaning, shopping
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Addressing any questions, anxieties, and many more.
Postnatal visit at home after mum & baby are home.
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1-1 support with all things feeding: avoiding sore nipples, positioning, attachment and expressing.
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Sleeping and settling.
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What are newborns normal behaviour and what is not.
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Observing a feed during the longer 4 hr support.
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Discuss all things pee’s and poo’s.
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Supporting the parents in tips to rest and support with any anxieties that present after the birth of newborn and addressing any questions you may have.
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Tips for cooking, cleaning and shopping.
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Introduction to simple baby massage techniques to help bond with the baby. Great for the partner too.
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Includes weekly phone support for 6 weeks.
PRICING
6 hours - $620 (Save $100) – 3 x Virtual support
(e.g. 2 hrs antenatal and 2 x 2 hrs postnatal, or tailor it to your needs)
6 hours - $650 (Save $70) –6 x Home visits (e.g. 2 hrs antenatal and 2 x 2 hrs postnatal)
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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.
Location
AREAS COVERED
Home visits outside of the circle will incur an additional travel expense.
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When should I see a lactation consultant?Any time before or after the birth. However most importantly, if you’re having trouble with any aspect of breastfeeding or feeding your baby in general If you have an antenatal consultation, then it prepares you emotionally and physically. It gives you the opportunity to discuss any anxieties or expectations of breastfeeding. Learn how to attach correctly, the importance of skin to skin, breast assessment for lactation purposes, hand expressing and many more. This allows you to be better equiped to deal with the common issues mother’s can often face before and after the birth of a baby. A lactation consultant can also be consulted if breastfeeding isn’t your chosen method of feeding. She helps you with all things feeding, mother and baby - sleep and settling, bonding, baby’s behaviour. She’s also there to support father/partner too. Feeding your baby is multi faceted and there are many factors that play a role in how successful the feeding will go. It is important to keep an open mind as one piece of advice doesn’t fit all sizes. I look forward to meeting you.
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What can I expect in my first session with a lactation consultant?At your first session, a thorough history taking is essential to ascertain how the lactation consultant can best support you and your baby. Following this, an observation and assessment of feeding is beneficial in giving you the best possible advice, tools and discuss the appropriate management to support you and your baby.
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How long does an appointment go for?Antenatal Consultation - 2 hours and includes 7 days of phone, sms, and email follow up Postnatal Consultation - 2 hours and includes 7 days of phone, sms, and email follow up Follow Up Phone Consultation - 30 mins - $50, 1 hour - $80 Packages - Please see the packages section
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Can I claim medicare rebate?Unfortunately, I do not offer medicare rebate.
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How much does it cost?Antenatal Consultation 2 hours - $200 – Virtual 2 hours - $230 (save $10) – Home visit Any additional hours will incur additional fees at $100/hour Travel fee applicable for areas outside of the designated region shown in the map above. Postnatal Consultation 2 hours - $200 – Virtual 2 hours - $230 (Save $10)– Home visit Any additional hours will incur additional fees at $100/hour Travel fee applicable for areas outside of the designated region shown in the map above. Follow Up Phone Consultation 30 mins - $50 1 hour - $80
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How much does it cost for baby massage?4 x 1 hour sessions - $200 per mum & baby Includes products (parent manual, oil & USB intro to baby massage) – for groups of 4 women and babies. 2 x 1.5 hours private sessions – $300. Includes products (parent manual, oil & USB intro to baby massage). 1 hour Introduction to Massaging your Baby private session – $195 Includes products (parent manual, oil & USB intro to baby massage).
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What areas / regions do you do home visits?Lactation Consultant will attend home visit within the circle below. Home visits outside the circle will incur an additional travel expense.
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What areas / regions do you do home visits?Lactation Consultant will attend home visit within the circle below. Home visits outside the circle will incur an additional travel expense.
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Do I need a referral to be seen for counselling?No, a referral is not required.
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How long does a session go for?Initial session is 1.5 hour long for history taking. Subsequent sessions run for 50-55 minutes long.
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How much does it cost?Initial session $150 Subsequent sessions $100/hour
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Do you accept medicare rebate?No, unfortunately I do not offer medicare rebate.
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How do I make an appointment to see you?You contact the mobile and leave a message if I'm unable to take the call.
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Do you offer online services?Absolutely, I offer zoom, Skype, or phone. Living geographically in other locations including interstates or overseas is not a barrier to the service offered.
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Do I see NDIS clients for counsellingYes, I do see NDIS clients for counselling
'Shushila’s ability to act intuitively is second to none. All of her support was so helpful, so practical and so in-tune with me and my daughter. Any problems we had along the way she was right there to assist, in such a warm and simple way that supports you to feel more confident in what you’re doing.'
Natalie