Welcome to Empowered Lactation Consulting

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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

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Antenatal Breastfeeding Education

One-on-one antenatal consultations to prepare for your breastfeeding journey.

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Postnatal Lactation Support

Postnatal consultations to assist with any breastfeeding challenges, creating a breastfeeding plan for you and your family.

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Breast Pump Hire

Renting a breast pump offers a flexible and cost-effective solution, ensuring you have the equipment you need.

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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)

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SHOP

Shop the range of pumping accessories, expressing equipment, nipple care, probiotics and more.

AFFILIATED PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS

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