Preparing For Lactation & Feeding & Postnatal Lactation & Feeding Support

Feeding your baby is a new experience for both you and your little one, and a little guidance can make a big difference. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, navigating early feeding decisions, working through challenges, or planning your return to work, our experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultants are here to support you. We provide evidence-based information and practical guidance to help you make informed choices and feel confident in whatever feeding approach works best for you and your family, and to help you navigate any difficulties or struggles that may arise along the way.

We offer both phone and video consultations.

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30 Min Preparing For Feeding & Lactation Call

Recommended timing: 30-36 weeks
Delivered by our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, this call is designed to help expectant parents prepare for feeding their baby in the early weeks and months, providing evidence-based guidance and support to suit your individual needs and feeding choices.
$95 AUD
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45 Min Feeding & Lactation Support Call

Suitable from birth to 3 years
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will assess your feeding or lactation challenge and provide tailored strategies to address your specific concerns. Can be delivered via call or video for visual feedback.
$155 AUD
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Our Approach

Our techniques are underpinned by research and an understanding that every infant, young child and family is unique. Our goal is to help you identify your little one's unique cues and behaviours, and support you with evidence-based advice to overcome common challenges or barriers to reaching your breastfeeding goals. Our consultants have been supporting families for over a decade, with gentle and compassionate care.

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Before Your Baby Arrives

Our 30-minute Preparing for Feeding call is designed to provide expectant parents with the information and support needed to feel confident feeding their baby in the early days - whatever your feeding goals may be.
You will learn about:

  • how milk supply is established and supported
  • a step-by-step guide to comfortable feeding and positioning
  • your baby’s feeding cues and how to know they are getting enough
  • what to expect in the first few weeks
  • how to manage common feeding challenges
  • expressing and pumping
  • feeding twins and more

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Managing Common Challenges

Our 45-minute Feeding Support video call is designed to help you navigate common feeding challenges and milestones.
Our consultants can assist with:

  • comfortable positioning and attachment
  • sore or damaged nipples
  • milk supply questions or concerns
  • unsettled or fussy baby during feeds
  • slow weight gain
  • blocked ducts and mastitis
  • tongue tie and lip tie
  • combination or mixed feeding
  • weaning and transitions between feeding methods
  • expressing and pumping
  • return to work and maintaining feeding + more

Meet Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants

Brooke Nixon

Brooke Nixon

Brooke is a Registered Nurse, Midwife, Child & Family Health Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has more than 15 years of experience supporting women and families across all facets of childbirth and early parenting. Her approach is gentle, child-focused care; helping parents to de-code and understand their baby's cues, behaviour and needs, whilst providing the practical tools needed to overcome any breastfeeding or sleep challenge.

Marcia Lieschke

Marcia Lieschke

Marcia is a Registered Nurse, Child & Family Health Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 11 years experience specialising in breastfeeding, sleep and settling and behaviour concerns. She has worked across a number of settings, including child health clinics and within the Paediatric Unit in a major regional hospital. Marcia considers it an honour and privilege to support and partner with parents as they navigate parenthood.