LACTATION SERVICES

Kathleen is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is a member of Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ).

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KATHLEEN CAN PROVIDE INDIVIDUALISED LACTATION SUPPORT WITH

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• Antenatal lactation planning & education

• Sore nipples and/or breast tissue

• Low supply

• Low weight gain

• Positioning and attachment

• Flat/inverted nipples

• Mastitis, blocked ducts, thrush and white spot

• Milk expression and storage

• Use and removal of nipple shields

• Sleep and settling

• Oversupply/engorgement

• Nipple vasospasm

• Nursing refusal

• Nipple confusion

• Fussy babies

• Biting

• Returning to work or study

• Reflux

• Premature babies

• Introduction of family foods

• Lactation nutritional advice

• Inducing lactation

• Re-lactation after a break

• Advocacy with other treating health professionals

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Kathleen has a special interest in supporting families in challenging or complex situations. 

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• Child allergy/intolerances

• Co-feeding

• Separated parents

• Co-parenting

• Surrogacy

• Adoption

• Transgender and gender diverse caregivers

• Child and/or caregiver disability

• Child cleft lip and/or palate

• Extended separations from child

• Child or caregiver surgery and/hospitalisations

• Chemotherapy and radiation-based treatments