Natasha IBCLC

Lactation Consultant, Melbourne

I’m Natasha a Melbourne Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, and mother of three grown children.  In=n my 20+ years of working in the field, I have supported hundreds of parents through all aspects of infant feeding and caring for their new babies. I am passionate about caring for new parents and their families, providing in-home and online 1:1 consultations and group programs for gentle & compassionate infant feeding, and early parenting support.

 

My Qualifications and Professional Experience

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have been a qualified Breastfeeding Counsellor for the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) since 2003. During this time I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of supporting hundreds of families in all aspects of feeding and caring for their gorgeous babies. I feel strongly about empowering new parents as they get to know and learn to care for their precious new arrival.

It gives me great joy to help parents gain confidence, certainty, and trust in themselves as the experts in their own babies.

 

Rebates and Concessions

 
Concession available to Health Care Card holders.
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Private Health Insurance rebates available through Medibank Private and NIB.

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Testimonials

 

I contacted Natasha shortly after having my second bub, our breastfeeding journey was in desperate need of help! Natasha was exactly what we needed in those early days. Her approach is warm, empathetic, supportive and informative. She actively listened and responded to our personal circumstances and concerns. After our 1:1 session, I was physically more comfortable feeding and reassured that we could navigate any challenges. Highly recommend!

Jun 8, 2022

Denise E

Second-time mum

 

No words will ever truly express how grateful for Natasha & her expertise. I had the pleasure of meeting & working with Natasha to help correct & improve my feeding relationship with my impatient 4 month old son after having a bad experience with a “one size fits all” consultant. She tailored a plan for us that was individualised & manageable with a busy family. In my eyes she is an earth angel! She is genuine, passionate, supportive & nurturing in her approach. Any questions I had she endeavoured to answer them. She was open minded & suggested a range of ideas to help me meet my goals & support Harry in meeting his growth & nutritional needs. Thank you so much for everything you have done for us. You will forever be the first I call if a problem will arise again.  I’m eternally grateful for all Natasha has done.

Kylie

Third-time mum

 

I had Natasha come out to assist with my second son. I was finding breastfeeding unusually painful and wanted to correct it ASAP. Natasha was very thorough, knowledgeable and reassuring. She really knows her stuff and explains it in a way that is simple to understand and implement. Follow up is also helpful and thorough even over the Xmas period! Our breastfeeding experience has improved greatly since Natasha helped us and for that we are both very thankful! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing help.

Stephanie McK

Second-time mum

 

Natasha came up when searching on the ABA website for a local IBCLC, and I’m so glad I found her! I’m a first-time mum and I’d already seen another IBCLC but after 8 weeks I was still having issues with nipple and breast pain that I knew shouldn’t be normal so wanted a second opinion. Natasha took the time to learn about me and my baby, my goals and our experiences so far. She observed two feeds and helped correct our positioning which in turn would improve my babies latch. She also indicated we might have thrush and helped send me information links to assist when visiting a GP/chemist to seek treatment. 5 days later and I feel like a whole new mum. I don’t cringe during feeding and am starting to think we might actually be able to do this! Thanks so much Natasha! After just 2 hours together you’ve already made a huge impact on our breastfeeding journey! I absolutely recommend Natasha to any mums who think things might not be as right as they could or should be

Chantel S

First-time mum

 

I had Natasha help me gain confidence and knowledge with learning how to breastfeed in the early days when my son was struggling to gain weight and I was having such a hard time getting a comfortable latch. I remember thinking I wouldn’t be able to continue breastfeeding for long with the pain I was having but Natasha was so calm and supportive to me. She had such a range of knowledge and ideas to try out for all of the different issues or queries I had. Natasha was so generous with her time, never rushed me and wanted to make sure I had the best chance of breastfeeding my son the way I had imagined I would. I am so grateful for the support Natasha gave me because my son is now 6 months old, still breastfed and will be for a long time (which is exactly how I wanted it to be) because of the knowledge and support I received from Natasha in this early days.

Rhianna Z

First-time mum

 

Natasha is an absolute God send. I contacted her when I was in the thick of things with the breastfeeding journey. My 3 week old wasn’t latching properly and my supply was low. Natasha was an immense help with bringing up my supply significantly and she taught us how to breastfeed effectively over zoom. With her attention to detail and thoroughness we were able to resolve my issues over a span of 3 – 4 days and experienced drastic improvement in my supply. Not only did she help with the issues I’d contacted her for, her follow up was great. She responded to all my queries with patience and understanding. Highly recommend her to anyone dealing with breastfeeding issues. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks a ton Natasha for making a huge difference to me and my bubs life. Good luck with everything!

Neha P

First-time mum

 

I contacted Natasha as my 3 week old daughter and I struggled with breastfeeding. Natasha was patient, kind and knowledgeable in guiding my husband, our baby and I to achieve successful latching and answered every question we had. I now feel really confident that I can continue my breastfeeding journey with my daughter. Highly recommend! Thank you Natasha

Vivien V

First-time mum

 

Natasha is currently helping me in my breastfeeding journey with my second baby. After struggling, and ultimately giving up, breastfeeding with my first, I really want to succeed this time and Natasha has been amazing each step of the way. She’s answered so many of my questions as we’ve faced hiccups and continues to assist me. I’d highly recommend her for anyone needing some breastfeeding support!

Fiona S

 

Natasha was such a great listener and helped me to work through some issues/anxieties I was having at the time. The suggestions she gave were child centred and matched my own approach as a parent. I felt empowered and knew what to focus on. She is lovely, calm, experienced, creative and someone I imagine I’d call on again to seek her counsel. Thanks for your open-minded and gentle approach Natasha; it made a big difference to me and my family.

Rylee C

 

Natasha is a wonderful lactation consultant with years of experience in supporting mothers and babies. She is kind and respectful in her approach to everyone. I couldn’t recommend a more lovely person if you’re looking for breastfeeding support!

Emma B

 

Natasha was amazing in helping me to get my 3 week old to latch properly. I found the appointment so helpful even though it was a video appointment due to the current restrictions. She was very knowledgeable and gave me all the answers I needed and more! I can’t recommend her enough.

Hannah B

 

I couldn’t recommended Natasha highly enough. Her knowledge is incredible and she has a way of making it all make sense to the most of sleep deprived of women. I was sceptical about how much a Zoom consultation would help but it was extremely helpful.

Catherine C

 

Natasha was great to deal with & knowledgeable, would use her again and recommend her to others.

Chris N

 

Natasha’s support and knowledge has allowed me to be successful in being able to breastfeed my baby. I was referrred to her when it was established I had low supply.  Emotionally I was a wreck, but her warmth and professionalism gave me the courage to persist.  I felt confident that she was the person to guide me.  Natasha worked with me to increase my supply, always checking to see if I was coping along the way.  I was getting conflicting advice from various professionals, but my trust in Natasha meant I did not feel confused, and was able to persist with my feeding goals.  Natasha is a wealth of knowledge, and her passion for her job shines through.  I feel so lucky to have met her when I did.

Donna L

First-time mum