Antenatal/Postnatal Premium Bundle
If breastfeeding your baby is absolutely non-negotiable because it matters deeply to you, then this breastfeeding support package is for you. This premium service enables wrap around support and continuity of care that includes:
- 60 -90 min lactation & breastfeeding consult during pregnancy including a comprehensive maternal medical and pregnancy history and discussion around hand expressing and antenatal expression of colostrum.
- An individualised lactation/feeding plan with customised e-resources.
- A colostrum collection kit.
- 90 min postnatal home visit after your birth.
This postnatal breastfeeding and lactation consult includes maternal and infant assessments, an infant oral assessment and respectful `hands -off’ observation and support of the breastfeeding. An individualised lactation/breastfeeding plan including tip sheets and resources will be provided within 24 hours following each of these appointments.
PLUS an additional 30 min short consult via telephone (if required) to ensure any further questions or concerns are addressed.
That’s up to four (4) consults providing individually tailored support and reassurance that honours and respects a mother and her infant’s innate instincts and abilities and eases you towards reaching your personal infant feeding goals. PACKAGE TOTAL: $490
Lactation Consult in Pregnancy (Available Wed/Thurs only)
Milk and Kindness values antenatal education as a powerful first step to empowering prospective parents about breastfeeding. If this is your first baby or if you have previously had a difficult breastfeeding experience; this consult is for families who want to prepare themselves for the best breastfeeding experience and will guide and support you to navigate potential challenges and to articulate and advocate for your personal breastfeeding goals in those first few days. This 60 min consult includes a thorough medical and health history assessment, education around how & when to express colostrum, a colostrum kit and a personalised lactation & breastfeeding plan including tip sheets and e-resources. TOTAL: $200
PLEASE NOTE: Clinic days are currently only available on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Contact Nat if you require a clinic consult outside of these days
Lactation Consult at home or in-clinic (Postnatal)
Our most popular consult. Milk and Kindness will come to you in the comfort of your own home (or in our clinic on Wednesdays or Thursdays if preferred) in the early days and weeks after your baby’s birth to support you with your breastfeeding, focus on maternal wellness and self care and share key insights into your newborn’s expected behaviour and development.
This 90 min consult includes:
- Maternal (Mum) and infant assessments including an oral assessment of baby
- Observation of a breastfeed
- An individualised infant feeding plan
- Customised tip sheets and e-resources . TOTAL: $260
Lactation Consult via Telehealth (Postnatal)
A Telehealth consult for families living outside of the area or unable to attend due to illness or isolation requirements. Milk and Kindness will support you in the comfort of your own home via a secure Telehealth line. This consult includes comprehensive medical, pregnancy, birth and feeding history; an individualised infant feeding plan including tip sheets and resources. This service also includes a follow-up phone consult in the days following your appointment. TOTAL: $260
Ongoing/Follow-up Support Lactation Consultant – at home or in clinic.
Milk and Kindness (your cheer squad!) will provide ongoing face to face support for those seeking further reassurance and guidance either in the comfort of your own home or in our comfortable family-friendly clinic in Dampier (on Wednesdays/Thursdays). This service is only available to clients who have had an INITIAL consult.
TOTAL: $160
Ongoing/Follow-up Lactation Consultant Support – Telephone/ Telehealth
Milk and Kindness will provide ongoing telephone or telehealth support for those seeking further support, reassurance and guidance.
This service is only available to clients who have had an INITIAL consult. TOTAL: $90
Short Lactation Consult via Telephone or Telehealth
Grab yourself a coffee or pour yourself a cuppa, Milk and Kindness will provide a 30 minute `quickie’ consult over the phone for those seeking general information, reassurance or guidance around infant feeding and development. Please note: these consults do not include a full medical history or assessment and therefore limited with regards to specific issues and do not include a personalised feeding plan. Please message us before booking to discuss suitability . TOTAL: $90
Short Lactation Consult in Clinic (Clinic days Wed/Thurs only)
If you’re seeking general information, reassurance or guidance around infant feeding and development, or just need to debrief about Mum- life; Nat from Milk and Kindness will provide you with the space and time for an evidence-based 30 minute face to face consult. These consultations do not include a full medical history or assessment and therefore are providing general information and do not include a personalised feeding plan. Please message us before booking to discuss suitability . TOTAL: $90
GROUP EDUCATION
Breastfeeding Masterclass
Milk and Kindness values antenatal education as a powerful first step to empowering expectant parents about breastfeeding. Whether this is your first baby or you have previously had a difficult breastfeeding experience; the Milk & Kindness Breastfeeding Masterclass is for parents who want to prepare themselves for an enjoyable and empowered breastfeeding experience.
Our 3 hour workshop will inform and guide you to prepare yourself for breastfeeding your new baby; navigate potential challenges and to articulate and advocate for your personal breastfeeding goals in those early days and weeks. $135 (incl partner/support person).
Our next Breastfeeding Masterclass will be in Karratha at Welcome Lotteries House in November 2024. Registrations will open in October.
S.T.E.P Early Parent Group – Dampier & Wickham
STEP (Supported to Thrive in Early Parenthood) group is all about gaining knowledge and building your new parent networks. The 6 week FREE program is facilitated by Nat from Milk & Kindness with an an extensive background in maternal and child health, as well as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC/LC). Nat will provide new Mums the opportunity to meet and connect whilst gaining knowledge and awareness around the transition to parenthood with your little one in the early days and beyond.
Topics of discussion include infant development, feeding challenges, sleeps & settling with a neuroprotective `secure attachment’ focus, family mental health, adjusting to parenthood, Matrescence – becoming a Mum, and also link you into evidence-based community and online resources that inform and empower you throughout your early parenting journey.
This program is generously funded by Regional Development Australia Pilbara and currently being held in DAMPIER on TUESDAY mornings and WICKHAM on WEDNESDAY mornings.
OUR AUGUST GROUP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. The next STEP program will commence in October 2024. Keep an eye out on Milk & Kindness socials for registrations going live in October.
Click on GROUP EDUCATION via the booking link below. If you require more information about our STEP early parent groups, please email Nat via nat@milkandkindness.com.au.
Gift Certificates
Enquiries via email to Nat@milkandkindness.com.au
Private Health Insurance
Please get in touch with your private health provider to see if a rebate for your lactation consultant service applies.
Travel Surcharges
Travel Surcharges may apply and are based on distance travelled from Dampier.
0-25km | $0 |
25-45km | $30 |
45km plus | $50 |