LACTATION SERVICES
Kathleen is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a member of Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ).
KATHLEEN CAN PROVIDE INDIVIDUALISED LACTATION SUPPORT WITH
Antenatal lactation planning and 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.
Child allergy/intolerances
Co-feeding
Separated parents
Co-parenting
Surrogacy
Adoption
Trans 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