The Wesley Hospital Lactation Clinic
Lactation
The Wesley Hospital is proud to offer private home visits with a qualified lactation consultant to support your breastfeeding journey.
Through the Wesley Maternity Home Visiting Service, you can make an appointment to see a Wesley Midwife who is a qualified lactation consultant (IBCLCs) providing you with expert personalised breast-feeding support.
Sessions last an hour and are dedicated to breastfeeding where the consultant will teach you about feeding cues, latching, milk supply and so much more plus answer any questions you may have.
All the Lactation Consultants are registered providers with HICAPS, please check with your individual health insurance provider for your rebate coverage. Please note that there is no Medicare rebate on these consultations.
For more information or to book a session please call 07 3232 7432
Support after hours
If you need breastfeeding support after hours the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) can offer over the phone counselling services by trained volunteers. ABA counsellors can be contacted on 1800 686 268 or you can visit their website, www.breastfeeding.asn.au
If you are concerned about you or your baby's health please call 000 (triple zero) in an emergency or 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)—qualified staff will provide advice and further support.
Contact Details
451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, QLD 4066
PO Box 499, Toowong, QLD 4066
Eligibility
No referral required.
Appointment required.
No waiting list.
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Charges and Fees
Private
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
All the Lactation Consultants are registered providers with HICAPS, please check with your individual health insurance provider for your rebate coverage. Please note that there is no Medicare rebate on these consultations.
The Lactation Clinic is for Wesley babies only (less than 6 months of age) at a cost of $200 for the initial visit and $150 subsequent visits.
For more information or to book a session please call 07 3232 7432
Accessibility and Special Requirements
Female staff available