Welcome to Empowered Lactation Consulting
Lactation Consultant IBCLC & Midwife
Bass Coast Vic | Gippsland Vic | Virtual
Empowered Lactation Consulting offers personalised breastfeeding and lactation support and guidance for families throughout their breastfeeding journey.
SERVICES
Antenatal Breastfeeding Education
One-on-one antenatal consultations to prepare for your breastfeeding journey.
Postnatal Lactation Support
Postnatal consultations to assist with any breastfeeding challenges, creating a breastfeeding plan for you and your family.
Breast Pump Hire
Renting a breast pump offers a flexible and cost-effective solution, ensuring you have the equipment you need.
The key to achieving your breastfeeding goals is being prepared and having the right support. Breastfeeding can be a beautiful, enjoyable experience, but is hard to enjoy when there is discomfort or challenges.
Working with a Lactation Consultant can help support you to achieve your goals whether exclusively breastfeeding or mixed feeding.
Common challenges we address include:
Support for new parents needing reassurance and encouragement
Challenges with positioning and attachment
Breast or nipple pain during breastfeeding
Mastitis treatment and prevention
Managing engorgement
Vasospasm (painful nipple condition)
Breast refusal & Biting
Support with weaning
Re-lactation after a break in breastfeeding
Supplementing with expressed breast milk (EBM) or formula
Guidance on bottle feeding and mixed feeding (breast & bottle)
Preparing for the transition back to work
Slow weight gain or >10% weight loss
Low milk supply concerns
Oversupply concerns
Potential allergies or intolerances in the infant
Concerns about tongue-tie or lip-tie
Breastfeeding multiples (twins or more)
SHOP
Shop the range of pumping accessories, expressing equipment, nipple care, probiotics and more.
