Looking for a Lactation Consultant in Parramatta? Jane Palmer is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) providing support for women experiencing breastfeeding problems. Jane can help guide you in the art of breastfeeding and assist you with parenting skills. Lactation consultations include taking a comprehensive history and assisting with any breastfeeding or parenting problems.
If you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, require guidance on parenting, need to consult during pregnancy about breastfeeding support or are planning to return to work, do not hesitate to contact Jane via email or please press the button below to schedule an appointment with Jane. Alternatively, you can phone 02 9890 5687 Monday to Friday between 08:00 am and 04:00 pm.
Breastfeeding Support
A Lactation Consultant can help mothers and babies get off to a great start, find solutions when concerns arise and answer questions mothers often have about feeding their babies. A Lactation Consultant may be able to help you with:
- Positioning and latching your baby
- Breastfeeding after a caesarean birth
- Techniques to to increase breast milk supply
- Support to breastfeed more than one baby
- Avoiding breastfeeding problems
- Solutions if breastfeeding is uncomfortable or not working well at first
- Breastfeeding a premature baby, or a baby with special needs
- Using a breast pump
- Breastfeeding when your baby is sick or in the NICU
- Breastfeeding after you return to work or school
- Feeling confident that you can breastfeed for as long as you and your baby want
As a Lactation Consultant in Parramatta Jane will do home visits in the local area or you can visit Jane’s clinic located in North Parramatta.
Jane has an interest in the following breastfeeding issues:
- Tongue Tie
- Slow to Gain Babies
- Twins
- Low breast milk supply
- Sore or damaged nipples
Clinic appointments
Make an appointment to come to the clinic. There is plenty of parking onsite. Clinic appointments are cheaper at $145.00 for one hour. The clinic location is 5 Daking Street, North Parramatta, NSW 2151. Please press the button below to schedule an appointment with Jane. Alternatively, you can phone 02 9890 5687 Monday to Friday between 08:00 am and 04:00 pm.
Home Visits
Please press the button above to schedule a home visit with Jane. Alternatively, you can phone 02 9890 5687 Monday to Friday between 08:00 am and 04:00 pm. The cost for a home visit is $205.00. Please note the home visit area. Please do not book online for areas outside the home visiting circle. If you have any questions, please phone us.
| Description | Length of Visit | Private Cost to Woman | Medicare Scheduled Fee | Rebate from Medicare | Out of Pocket – GAP | Safety Net Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Postnatal | 20 minutes | $80.00 | $58.50 | $50.00 | $30.00 | $19.30 |
| Long Postnatal | 60 minutes | $180.00 | $86.45 | $73.50 | $106.50 | $25.80 |
| Postnatal Home Visit | 60 minutes | $250.00 | $86.45 | $73.50 | $176.50 | $25.80 |
| Six Week Visit | 60 minutes | $180.00 | $58.5 | $50.00 | $130.00 | $19.30 |
* Safety Net Payment – additional rebate for Australian families and singles who incur out-of-pocket costs for Medicare-eligible out-of-hospital services. You may be eligible to receive this payment in addition to the standard Medicare rebate for midwifery services once you reached the annual threshold of out-of-pocket expenses. To find out more visit Medicare’s website.
Rebates available from some health funds.