Compassionate Breastfeeding Support with Caroline Irving – Northern Beaches, North Shore & Hills District
Lactation Consultant
Struggling with breastfeeding or feeding your baby in general please reach out. Most new mums need support with breastfeeding and adjusting to this new chapter.
Hello
I’m Caroline
Whether you’re facing challenges with latching, nipple pain, low milk supply, or simply feeling overwhelmed, Caroline offers personalised support tailored to you and your baby’s needs.
“Caroline’s Breastfeeding Support has been an absolute lifesaver! From the moment I reached out, Caroline provided expert guidance, reassurance, and genuine care.
She helped me navigate the challenges of exclusive pumping, nipple trauma, and transitioning back to breastfeeding with patience and compassion.
Her advice was practical, personalised, and made all the difference in my breastfeeding journey. Thanks to her support, I now feel confident and empowered. I can’t recommend Caroline highly enough to any parent needing breastfeeding help!” ” – Lara Brooks
about caroline
Caroline Irving is a highly experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) supporting breastfeeding mums across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, North Shore, and Hills District. With a warm, practical, and evidence-based approach, Caroline helps mothers build confidence in their breastfeeding journey and adjust gently to the early stages of parenthood.
Lactation consultations are available in the comfort of your own home or at Caroline’s consulting rooms in Mona Vale.
With a background in Neonatal Intensive Care, Midwifery, and Child & Family Health, Caroline brings decades of hands-on experience to her practice.
She holds a Nursing Degree from Sydney University, completed Midwifery training at The Royal Hospital for Women, and has a Postgraduate qualification in Child and Family Health from UTS. Caroline is a professional member of LCANZ, ILCA, and the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Services
consultations
Caroline Can Help With:
- Breastfeeding challenges (painful latching, attachment issues, unsettled baby)
- Establishing and maintaining milk supply
- Creating a flexible and nurturing feeding pattern
- Transitioning through different feeding stages
- Emotional support in the early weeks of motherhood
Antenatal Lactation Consultation
1 – 1.5 hours
The consultation covers all you need to know about breastfeeding:
- The changing breast during pregnancy and how to become familiar with your changing breast.
- The anatomy that allows for lactation.
- The function of your breast.
- How to maximise and maintain lactation.
- Positioning and attachment at the breast.
- The importance of the first breastfeed
- The signs of a good attachment at the breast and what to do if baby is not attached well.
- How often babies need to breastfeed.
- What things can help breastfeeding go well.
- How you will know if baby is getting enough breastmilk.
- Antenatal Expression of Colostrum
- Normal newborn behaviours and the first 3 months.
- Support and community services.
Postnatal Lactation Consultation
2 – 2.5 hours
Caroline can offer hands on support during those early days and weeks while you transition into parenthood.
The postnatal consult:
- Identifies and supports you with your current breastfeeding concerns and issues.
- A full breastfeed is observed.
- Modifications suggested where appropriate.
- Education as to what constitutes a successful breastfeed.
Assistance to manage and devise a management strategy for:
- Poor attachment at the breast.
- Cracked and damaged nipples.
- Mastitis.
- Nipple thrush.
- Nipple vasospasm.
- Tongue restrictions – tongue tie.
- Breast refusal.
- Supply issues- low or over supply.
- Nipple shields – care while using assistance to wean off.
- Breastfeeding after breast surgery.
- Multiple births.
- Sleep and settling techniques; normal infant sleep patterns and behaviours.
Fees
Caroline is a registered provider with HCF, NIB, Medibank Private and BUPA. Please check with your private health fund as rebates may apply.
ANTENATAL LACTATION CONSULTATION
1 – 1.5 HOURS $150.00
The consultation covers all your need to know about breastfeeding and what to expect once the baby arrives. In home or in room consultation, located in Mona Vale, at Suite 406, 20 Bungan St, Mona Vale.
Postnatal Lactation Consultation
2 – 2.5 HOURS $250.00
Caroline can offer hands-on support during those early days and weeks while you transition into parenthood. This package includes a follow-up phone call within 24 hours and text/phone support for a few weeks.
Mona Vale rooms are located at Suite 406, 20 Bungan St, Mona Vale.
ONGOING SUPPORT
If a follow up visit is required, the cost is $100. Follow up visits can be in rooms in Mona Vale or your home.
Suite 406, Level 4, 20 Bungan St Mona Vale, 2103.
