Lactation Consult Initial Visit

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC’s) or Lactation Consultants, are certified professionals recognised the world over as experts competent in assisting mothers with establishing and sustaining breast feeding, even in the midst of difficulties. They are sensitive to the needs of both mother and baby as they work to help mothers meet their goals. They are ethical in practice and abide by Standards of Practice and a Code of Ethics.

Chrissy has a relaxed, non judgmental approach as she believes mothers need to be nurtured and cared for at this most important time in their lives. Chrissy will listen to your concerns and identify problems through history taking and examination. By focusing on your strengths, she will work with you to formulate strategies and skills that will improve your breastfeeding experience.

Chrissy understands the strong desire many women have to breastfeed and wants to help make your breastfeeding journey comfortable and easy to give your child the best nutritional start to life. As an International, board certified Lactation Consultant, Chrissy can provide antenatal breastfeeding planning and specialist postnatal support. Chrissy Specialises in

• Low milk production or over supply
• Latching difficulty
• Mastitis
• Expressing
• Engorged Breasts 
• Baby weight gain and more