Lactation Care

Obstetrics

We are fortunate to have a very experienced Lactation expert Linda, that sees patients in Dr Metawa’s rooms for antenatal and post-natal breastfeeding care.

Linda worked at Gosford Private Hospital in the Maternity Unit for 23 years, during which time she helped thousands of mothers and their baby’s to successfully breastfeed. 

Linda’s extensive experience is listed below.

  • Breastfeeding Education Multiples
  • Edema of the breast
  • Engorgement relief
  • Food Allergies & breastfeeding
  • Hand expression
  • Healthy weaning
  • Inverted and flat nipples
  • Latch assessment
  • Low milk production/low milk supply
  • Mastitis care
  • Nipple care
  • Plugged duct care
  • Pre/Post-Feeding weight checks (to measure breastmilk intake)
  • Pre-Postnatal breastfeeding education
  • Pumping consultation
  • Relactation
  • Referrals to providers for further assessment
  • Sore nipples
  • Thrush management
  • Tongue-tie assessment

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