your lactation journey
Many years ago women would have been surrounded by other women in their village or community, providing a support network and teaching environment for new mums learning new skills, such as breastfeeding. In our modern society, mums can be very isolated, and do not always have the support and information they need when it comes to breastfeeding.
There are a number of reasons why breastfeeding can be a challenge for both the mum and the baby, and the type of birth experience you both had can also have a direct impact on breastfeeding. For many women, positioning and attachment can be problematic, which in turn can lead to muscular tension, poor posture, breast pain and sore or cracked/bleeding nipples.
Women often have concerns about milk supply and feeding frequency, research shows that complementary therapies can have a direct impact on milk supply and breastfeeding duration.
Babies who have difficulty feeding can lose weight, become anxious, restless and frustrated, this is both concerning and exhausting for the mother, especially when they are already dealing with the sudden change in routine, lack of sleep and recovering from the birth.
mumabuba can help with…
Establishing breastfeeding
Breastfeeding reviews
Baby’s latching issues
Baby’s suck/swallow issues
Tongue tie / fascia assessments
Milk supply (over/under)
Let down (forceful/rapid/slow)
Breast engorgement
Breast & nipple pain
Blocked ducts
Mastitis
Muscular tension
Suppression of lactation
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with more than 17 years experience in supporting women to breastfeed, I’m here to help you.
personalised consultations for breastfeeding
My approach to providing lactation support is unique.
I combine my deep knowledge and experience in lactation science with a use of paediatric bodywork and pre and perinatal somatic sciences. This means I can assess and advise on lactation issues holistically to really understand why you are having problems.
There are many things that can impact on breastfeeding from both the mother and the baby’s perspective, these can be biological, physical or psychological and can be a result of a difficult or traumatic birth or underlying health concerns, and can also be traced back to the mother’s own birth imprints from when she was a baby.
My extensive experience in supporting hundreds of women and babies to successfully breastfeed has allowed me to develop a method of assessing breastfeeding and supporting both the mother and her baby in a compassionate and nurturing way that gets to the real cause, or causes, of the problem.
All of this means I can provide you with a model of support that you won’t find anywhere else.
appointment information
prices
Discovery call
Free 15 min discovery call to learn more about how mumabuba can support you
$0.00First lactation appointment
Includes detailed consultation, full feeding assessment (including an oral assessment), development of action plan and follow-up email (up to 2 hrs)
$300.00Regular lactation appointment
Includes feeding assessment, review and adjustment of action plan, follow up email (up to 1.5 hrs)
$225.00Extended lactation appointment
When your situation requires further consultation and advice (up to 2 hrs)
$300.00Pregnancy lactation appointment
Includes debrief of any previous breastfeeding experience and action plan for forthcoming breastfeeding journey (up to 1.5 hrs)
$225.00
Payments:
Payments can be made at your appointment by cash or EFTPOS or can be debited from your credit card at the end of your appointment. For your convenience, the intake form you receive when you make your appointment will record your credit or debit card details.
Cancellation policy:
If you need to cancel your appointment, please give as much notice as possible so I can offer the appointment to someone else. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice may be charged to your credit or debit card at 50% of the appointment cost.
mumabuba gift vouchers are available and make a wonderful and thoughtful gift.
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information
Free discovery calls:
If you’d like to have a chat about the ways that I can help you before you make your first appointment, I offer free 15 minute discovery calls. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to ask me any questions you might have about the help I can provide you. To book a discovery call please follow the “book your appointment now” button.
Booking confirmations:
When you book an appointment you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment details. If you are a new mumabuba client you will also be asked to complete an intake form which will provide me with essential information I need in order to optimise the way I support you.
Where to find us:
mumabuba is located within the old St Catherine’s school at 69 Marathon Street, Proserpine. There is street parking available directly outside the grounds and more street parking in the nearby streets.
When you enter the grounds, walk through the main entrance area, past the Women’s Well Co on the right, and through to the covered area. The mumabuba centre is on the left side, 3rd room along.
What to wear:
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to allow for free movement during your appointment.
What to bring:
Please bring any relevant birth, breastfeeding or health information with you, such as blood test results or any medical advice you may have received.
When you arrive:
The mumabuba pregnancy and baby wellness centre has been designed to make your time with me as nurturing and supportive as possible. When you arrive please feel free to make use of the comfortable lounge area and make yourself a drink.
Facilities:
- There is an accessible toilet a few meters from the centre.
- Baby change facilities are available inside the centre.
- The lounge area is available for breastfeeding before/after your appointment.
- There are some toys and books to entertain any little ones
- There is a space outside of the centre to park buggies.
