Services
Baby & Beyond Lactation provides a personalised and unique service for families around Melbourne and the South Gippsland Region. Virtual and online sessions also available. (see bottom of page for free of charge travel radius)
Lactation Services
Welcome Home Baby First Consultation
$220 120min
Our Welcome Home Baby First Consultation is designed to give you calm, confident support during the earliest days of your feeding journey. This 2 hour visit provides gentle, guidance that’s baby led for you and your baby, right in the comfort of your home. What to Expect During your visit, Hayley your lactation consultant will provide personalised and evidence-based care, including: A full assessment of your feeding history, birth history, and current concerns Observation of an entire feed with step-by-step support Assistance with latch, positioning, attachment, and comfort Review of baby’s feeding cues, suck and swallow, and overall milk transfer Guidance on nipple pain, engorgement, and maternal breast comfort Education tailored to your needs—expressing, pumping, mixed feeding, paced bottle feeding, and more Monitoring of your baby’s weight A personalised feeding plan that mirrors your goals, to support you over the next 48 hours will be provided via email Recommendations for follow-up care where needed Telephone call follow up in one weeks time. A week of whats app support, where you can message to have a questions answered. This package includes and email confirmation, client intake from sent via email. To be completed before we meet. Perfect For New parents in the first days or weeks postpartum who want reassurance, clarity, and tailored support during the transition to feeding at home. Family Members or Friends who wish to gift a unique and supportive gesture towards the family on their journey into parenthood. My Approach: I provide compassionate, practical care to help you feel supported, informed, and empowered—so feeding becomes a positive and connected experience for both you and your baby. Additional time exceeding the initial 90 minute consultation will incur a $170 p/hour fee.
Postnatal follow up Consultation
$120 60 min
Our 60-minute Follow-Up Postnatal Consultation is designed to continue supporting you as your feeding journey evolves. This session focuses on reviewing progress, addressing new concerns, and refining your feeding plan to help you and your baby feel confident and supported. What’s Included: -During this visit, Hayley your lactation consultant will provide personalised, evidence-based care, including: -Review of your previous consultation and current feeding progress -Observation of a feed with gentle guidance and troubleshooting -Adjustments to latch, positioning, attachment, and maternal comfort -Ongoing assessment of baby’s feeding behaviour, milk transfer, and weight (if applicable) -Support for common challenges such as nipple pain, engorgement, low supply, oversupply, bottle refusal, mixed feeding, pumping, or introducing bottles -Updated feeding plan tailored to your current goals and baby’s needs -Education and reassurance as your baby grows and feeding patterns change -Recommendations for any further follow-up or community supports Perfect For: -Families who have already completed an initial lactation visit and would like continued support, reassurance, or help with evolving feeding needs. Options: Face to Face Home Visit Baby and Beyond Home Office Visit Telehealth Scheduled Appointment
Antenatal Lactation Consultation
$180 90 min
Our 90-minute Antenatal Consultation is designed to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared before your baby arrives. This session provides personalised education, practical guidance, and evidence-based preparation for a smooth and supported feeding start. What’s Included: -During your antenatal consultation, your lactation consultant will provide tailored support, including: -Discussion of your pregnancy history, feeding goals, preferences, and any previous breastfeeding experiences -Understanding newborn feeding behaviour, early cues, and what to expect in the first days -Step-by-step guidance on latch, positioning, and how to achieve comfortable attachment from the beginning -Education on colostrum harvesting (if indicated), expressing, and safe storage -Support for parents with previous breastfeeding challenges, medical conditions, or risk factors that may impact feeding -Planning for the early hours after birth, including skin-to-skin, rooming-in, and establishing milk supply -Guidance for families planning mixed feeding, exclusive pumping, or bottle feeding -A personalised education summary to help you feel prepared and confident -Recommendations for helpful resources and what support is available once baby arrives Perfect For: -Expectant parents wanting to feel empowered and knowledgeable before birth — especially first-time parents or those who experienced challenges with previous babies. Our Approach: -We create a calm, supportive space for you to ask questions and gain clarity, ensuring you understand your options and feel equipped for a positive, informed feeding start. Options: Face to Face Home Visit Baby and Beyond Home Office Visit Telehealth Scheduled Appointment
Pump Education Session
$150 60 min
Our Pump Education Session is designed to help you feel confident, comfortable, and fully informed about expressing breast milk. Whether you’re preparing for returning to work, planning mixed feeding, exclusively pumping, or simply wanting to build a freezer stash, this session gives you the practical skills and personalised guidance you need. What’s Included: -During your session, Hayley your lactation consultant will provide tailored, evidence-based support, including: -Assessment of your feeding goals and expressing needs -Guidance on choosing the right breast pump -Correct flange sizing to maximise comfort and milk flow -How to assemble, clean, and safely store pump parts -Techniques to improve milk expression and protect milk supply -Hands-on help with positioning and suction settings -Creating an expressing routine that suits your lifestyle -Understanding milk storage guidelines and building a freezer stash -Tips for returning to work or introducing bottle feeds -Personalised pumping plan to support your goals Perfect For: -Parents planning to express regularly -Those returning to work or study -Families using mixed feeding -Exclusive pumpers wanting comfort and efficiency -Anyone unsure how to get the most out of their breast pump Our Approach: We offer practical, gentle, and supportive guidance to help you feel confident and prepared. Our goal is to make expressing easier, more comfortable, and aligned with your feeding journey. Options: Face to Face Home Visit Baby and Beyond Home Office Visit Telehealth Scheduled Appointment
Weaning or Returning to work consult
$150 60 min
Transitioning your feeding journey—whether gently weaning or preparing to return to work—can feel overwhelming. This dedicated consultation provides personalised, evidence-based support to help you navigate this next chapter with confidence, comfort, and clarity. This session is perfect for you if you are: -Preparing to return to work and want a realistic feeding plan -Wanting to introduce bottles or expressed milk -Considering partial or full weaning -Unsure how to manage pumping schedules, supply changes or maintaining breastfeeding while working -Wanting support to create a smooth, low-stress transition for both you and your baby What’s included: Personalised feeding plan -Tailored to your family’s goals—whether that’s maintaining breastfeeding, mixed feeding, or gradually weaning. Return-to-work strategy -Step-by-step guidance on building a freezer stash (if desired), realistic pumping plans, managing supply, understanding workplace rights, and bottle introduction. Gentle weaning guidance -Support for both gradual and structured weaning, including managing engorgement, comfort measures, and emotional support. -Evidence-based advice on pump fitting, expressing routines, paced-bottle feeding, and storage guidelines. -Space to talk through concerns, expectations, and how to protect your bond during feeding transitions. -You’ll receive tailored written recommendations, step-by-step plans, and useful website links. Who it’s suitable for -Parents with babies of any age—whether yours till feeding a baby or you’re weaning a toddler. Your outcome -Leave feeling supported, prepared, and confident with a clear plan that aligns with your lifestyle, work commitments, and feeding goals. Options: Face to Face Home Visit Baby and Beyond Home Office Visit Telehealth Scheduled Appointment
Sleep consulting Services
Calmness and Clarity
$250 2hr
Ideal for families struggling with sleep routines or mild sleep disruptions. Guidance tailored to your families unique needs and a plan will be provided. Includes: Includes a two hour consultation in your own home or via zoom/ phone, it is your choice allowing flexibility for families. This will examine current sleep challenges, with support to settle your baby down for a nap. Includes: -Personalised sleep plan tailored to your child’s age, needs, and family lifestyle. Guidance on bedtime routines, normal sleep behaviour and sleep needs for age, and night wakings. -Feeing patterns, the sleep environment, safe sleep practice. -Sleep associations, both positive and negative and settling methods will be discussed In detail. -Follow-up 30-minute check-in zoom or phone call to be used at a time of your choice best within 1-2 weeks for consistency. -Email follow up with a plan and links to helpful websites -Two weeks of access to a What’s app message service. This provides peace of mind for those questions that arise and for that one on one tailored support. Benefits: Clear, practical plan to help your child sleep better and the whole family to feel more rested and connected Support from a qualified sleep consultant without committing to long-term programs Confidence and reassurance for parents navigating early sleep challenges Investment: $250
Swaddle, Sleep, Soothe
$350 3hr +
Comprehensive Sleep Transformation Package – For families seeking full support and ongoing guidance Parents experiencing persistent sleep challenges or wanting structured, hands-on support Includes: Comprehensive 3 hour initial consultation in your own home or via zoom/phone. This will provide a full assessment of your child’s sleep, routines, and family schedule. Also includes full guidance with me by your side during a nap time settling with resettles as needed. Includes: -Detailed, step-by-step sleep plan customized for your child and family -Guidance on bedtime routines, normal sleep behaviour and sleep needs for age, night wakings. -Feeing patterns, the sleep environment, safe sleep practice. -Sleep associations, both positive and negative and settling methods will be discussed in detail. -Follow up: Two 30 minute follow up consultations to provide in depth support, answer all your questions and adjust the plan as needed. To be used at a time of your choice. -Email follow up with the plan and links to helpful websites -Four weeks of Whats app message service. This provides peace of mind for those questions that arise and for that one on one tailored support. - Benefits Clear, practical plan to help your child sleep better and the whole family to feel more rested and connected Support from a qualified sleep consultant without committing to long-term programs Confidence and reassurance for parents navigating early sleep challenges Investment: $350 Benefits: Ongoing professional guidance to implement sleep strategies successfully Personalized adjustments as your child progresses Greater confidence in managing sleep routines with less stress Long-term improvement for both child and family sleep patterns Additional options Additional follow-up sessions beyond the packages Charged at $120/hour. Ultimate Evening Sleep settling Add on: 3 hours duration in your own home to complete a nighttime settle. Investment $250. Family sleep workshops or group sessions booked on an expression of interest basis, $40 per person, minimum 4 people required, max 8 people. One hour session can be in person or via telehealth. Sessions are birth to 6 months. 6-12 months and 12 months to 2 yrs. Will cover Safe sleep space. Sleep hygiene, awake windows for age, Tired cues, Typical Sleep behaviour and strategies for sleep concerns. Gentle and evidence informed.
Other Services
Free 10 minute discovery
$0 10min
Taking a moment to check in and connect over the phone, will allow you to speak about your needs and we can decide on the right consultation for you, your family and baby. Id love to hear how I can support you at Baby and Beyond to make your transition to parenting smooth and enjoyable.
Quick phone call
$70 30-45 min
Designed for quick, focused support, this phone consultation is ideal for parents needing immediate guidance, reassurance, or answers to breastfeeding, sleep & settling questions without a full in-home or telehealth session. Our phone consultation service offers on the sport guidance for general feeding questions, these may include: -Nipple or breast discomfort -Positioning and latch questions -Feeding frequency or routine guidance -Oversupply, low supply, or pumping questions -Bottle refusal or paced-bottle feeding -Normal newborn behaviour and what to expect -General troubleshooting and reassurance What’s included: -A structured phone call with an IBCLC -Clear, practical advice you can use straight away -Follow-up resources provided, but not a detailed plan Option to book further support if required Perfect for: -Parents seeking quick, accessible help or reassurance during their feeding journey.
Don't see what your looking for or after a custom package please email me with your need and request and I can create a custom package for you - hayley@babyandbeyondlactation.com.au
Service radius 40km from Central Cape Paterson (before charges apply).
From Cape Paterson’scentre, a 40 km radius would roughly include:
North: Wonthaggi and surrounding rural farmland
East: Entire Inverloch area and beaches
West: Kilcunda and beaches near Cape Liptrap / Venus Bay region
Northwest: Upriver toward Phillip Island and San Remo areas
