Lactation
&
Infant Care
parental wellbeing
Our infant care services are designed as an extension of the pregnancy and postnatal care we provide, so we generally see babies whose mothers have been patients of the clinic. If you're not currently a patient but you'd like to join us for postnatal care and ongoing infant care, our reception team can talk you through what's available. For ongoing well-child care without the women's health connection, your usual GP is the better fit.
We offer the full National Immunisation Program schedule from 6 weeks through to 18 months. We also provide additional vaccinations outside the standard NIP schedule, including Bexsero (meningococcal B), the annual influenza vaccine from 6 months of age, the meningococcal ACWY booster, and additional varicella doses where appropriate. These additional vaccines are privately purchased and we'll talk you through the cost, evidence, and timing.
While the vaccinations themselves are provided free of charge by the government, the consultation with our nurse or GP is privately billed. We'll always confirm costs when you book.
Yes. We complete the routine developmental checks and record them in your baby's Personal Health Record (the Blue Book in NSW) at each of the standard milestones. Bring the Blue Book to every appointment so we can keep it up to date.
Either a GP or our IBCLC can be a sensible starting point, and we often work together on these. If you're not sure, our reception team can help you decide. For complex feeding concerns such as suspected cows milk protein intolerance, slow weight gain, or persistent feeding pain, we'd usually suggest starting with the IBCLC and looping in a GP if medical review is needed.
There's no fixed cut-off, but most families transition their child's ongoing care to their usual GP somewhere between twelve and eighteen months, often around the time their own postnatal care is wrapping up. We'll talk to you about timing at your baby's later appointments and help arrange a clear handover, including a summary letter for the new GP if useful.
Feeding can be rewarding, stressful, painful, confusing, or all of the above. We offer non-judgemental support with our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for a wide range of breastfeeding and lactation concerns, including:
- latch and positioning difficulties
- nipple pain or nipple damage
- concerns about milk supply
- oversupply or fast let-down
- blocked ducts and mastitis
- feeding frequency and settling concerns
- expressing, pumping, and return-to-work planning.
Our approach is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your goals. We support feeding in a way that works for you and your baby.
We can also support with more complicated feeding issues including slow weight gain, cows milk protein intolerance (CMPI) and other non IgE mediated allergies.
baby's appointment
You can book infant appointments directly with our clinic. When you book, let our reception team know your baby's age and what you'd like to discuss, so we can match you to the right clinician and the right appointment length.

