Meet Kerrie
"Hi my name is Kerrie!
I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and former Midwife of twenty years with a varied career, mostly in Sydney, in antenatal, birth (MGP Lead Midwife), postnatal and also midwifery unit management for high risk women.
I am English originally and I now live in the Gold Coast with my husband & two young children. I am a natural mama, I love yoga and everything natural health related.
Right now, I am here to support mothers to solve their breastfeeding hurdles. I believe strongly that the mother baby relationship is the most important one of all. Its closeness and togetherness shapes us and also the society around us. Breastfeeding is a huge part of this relationship and it is to be nurtured, because its not always an easy skill to master!
With my own two babies I had challenging journeys, both of them had tongue and lip ties, my first also had what is termed as ‘colic’ - crying for hours and hours a day and with my second I had an extreme case of mastitis and very damaged nipples, so I know truly what it is like to literally nurse myself though these situations whilst so desperately wanting to breast-feed. I was certainly humbled into my work as an IBCLC through personal experience.
In my career as a Midwife I was often the go to person with my colleagues for breast-feeding assistance for the women they cared for, it is something I have always had a natural affinity for.
I am super passionate about babies being nurtured with their mothers milk which is exclusively composed for them - by YOU - as an individual source of energy exchange, nutrition and love . I see breastfeeding a little differently to other consultants and provide insight into the actual root of the problem you may have, so we can solve it together in its entirety and for the longevity of your breastfeeding journey.
Together we will navigate the hurdles and work out a plan.
I have experience in all the possible breastfeeding problems including mastitis, under or oversupply, latch issues, tongue tie and much more besides.
SOUL OFFERINGS
Breastfeeding Planning Session – $250
First time mums:
A prenatal consultation goes for approx 90-120 mins. During this time I will provide antenatal education in relation to breastfeeding and how to make breastfeeding successful from the very first feed! Your personalised breastfeeding plan will be made during your consultation and emailed to you so that you have the confidence and support from the birth of your baby.
Second time mums:
A prenatal consultation goes for approx 90 – 120 mins. During this time we will debrief and discuss your previous breastfeeding journey’s and discuss how to make breastfeeding successful from the very first feed! This may include use of some natural healing modalities to help move past the previous experience if there was any trauma. Your personalised breastfeeding plan will be made during your consultation and emailed to you so that you have the confidence and support from the birth of your baby.
Initial Postnatal Consultation – $250
This includes a 60-90 min consultation. Preferably a home visit if first 6 weeks postpartum. During this time a comprehensive history, oral exam and an observation of a feed will be undertaken. From this assessment a plan will be created. Follow up phone/email communication for 2 weeks is included in this fee.
These areas include:
- Sore/damaged nipples
- Mastitis management
- Low milk production
- Low weight gain
- Reflux/unsettled babies/colic
- Feeding with nipple shields
- Correcting positioning and attachment
- Assessment for tongue/lip tie and management plan
- Re-lactation
- Inducing lactation
- Bottle feeding support
Short Initial Consultation – $200
This includes a 60 min consultation. A short initial is similar to initial consultation but mainly used for families who may already know their problem area is and require some additional support but don’t require a full initial consultation. Follow up phone/email support for 2 weeks included.
These areas include:
- Post tongue/lip tie release rehabilitation
- Weaning advice
- Return to work/expressing plans
- Advice for introducing solids to baby
Subsequent Consultation – $175
A subsequent consultation runs for approx. 45-60 mins that is a review of the previous feeding plan. During this consultation I will assess progress and discuss new options. Follow up phone/email support for 2 weeks included.
Online Consultation (Zoom/Skype or Facetime) :
$ 100/30 mins
$130/45 mins
$165/60mins
$185/90 mins
Online consultations can be a great way to access assistance from a breastfeeding specialist if you are limited to access. Whilst an online consultation is NOT the same as a face to face consultation, it can assist in providing immediate assistance and help you continue with your breastfeeding journey.
If you have any financial concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me and we can always arrange payment options.
Cancellation fees:
To ensure that families are being seen promptly, there is cancellation fee of $75 will be applied if appointments are not canceled within 12 hours of an appointment (unless extenuating circumstances apply).
You can find Kerrie in our sanctuary on Wednesdays.
For bookings head to the link at the top of the page to make contact with Kerrie.
