Breastfeeding Matters

Lactation consultant in Deakin, ACT

Breastfeeding Matters is a lactation consultant in Deakin, ACT. You can book directly, without a referral. It is one of 8 lactation consultants listed in Australian Capital Territory.

Contact and location

Who practises here

  • Dianne Haworth IBCLC, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Maternal Child & Family Health Nurse

Areas of practice

  • IBCLC
  • Registered Midwife
  • Registered Nurse

Services listed

  • Home Visits
  • Office Visits
  • Multiples
  • Tongue Tie
  • Tongue Tie Release

What a lactation consultant does

Lactation consultants help with feeding: attachment, supply, pain, tongue tie, mastitis, mixed feeding and weaning. An IBCLC holds an international board certification specific to lactation.

Most often in the early weeks, when feeding is being established and small adjustments make the biggest difference. Also later on for mastitis, supply changes, returning to work, or stopping. However you are feeding your baby, help is available and asking for it early tends to make things easier.

Referrals, fees and Medicare

You can book directly, without a referral.

A consultation with a lactation consultant who is not also an endorsed midwife is generally not claimable through Medicare. Where the consultant is an endorsed midwife, a Medicare rebate may apply for postnatal care in roughly the first six weeks. Some private health funds pay a benefit through extras, and cover varies a lot between funds, so it is worth ringing yours before you book.

See what maternity care costs in Australia.

Common questions about Breastfeeding Matters

Does Breastfeeding Matters offer telehealth?

This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.

Do I need a referral to see a lactation consultant in Australian Capital Territory?

You can book directly, without a referral.

Is Breastfeeding Matters taking new patients?

We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 02 6260 4774 is the quickest way to find out.

What languages does Breastfeeding Matters speak?

This listing notes English. If you would rather not use a family member to interpret, ask the practice what they can arrange.

What if Breastfeeding Matters is not the right fit?

That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 8 lactation consultants in Australian Capital Territory, so there are other options nearby.

Questions worth asking

  • Are you an IBCLC, and are you also a registered midwife?
  • Do you visit at home, and what is the fee including travel?
  • Can I claim anything back through Medicare or my health fund?
  • How long is the first consultation, and is follow up included?
  • What should I have ready before you arrive?

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