Virtual Breastfeeding Clinic

Free online breastfeeding support for families in NSW

Breastfeeding can be rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming – especially when things don’t go as expected. You don’t have to work it out on your own, together we’ll know what to do.

Karitane’s Virtual Breastfeeding Clinic offers free, one-hour online breastfeeding consultations with our experienced team of lactation consultants, midwives and child and family health nurses.  We offer practical support to help you feel more confident and supported with feeding your baby.

This service is available to families living in NSW and is free for Medicare card holders.

Book your free virtual breastfeeding consultation today.

How we can support you

Every baby and every family is different. Our clinicians work alongside you, listening to your concerns and supporting you with guidance that suits your child and your family. We commonly support families with:

• Painful breastfeeding, sore or cracked nipples
• Latch, positioning and attachment concerns
• Low milk supply, oversupply or fast let-down
• Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis
• Feeding routines and understanding your baby’s feeding cues
• Frequent feeding, unsettled feeding or concerns about whether baby is getting enough milk
• Expressing and pumping, including getting started or maintaining supply
• Mixed feeding (breast and bottle)
• Weaning and breastfeeding beyond infancy
• Feeding support from birth through to 4 years of age

If you’re unsure whether your concern is “normal” or something to seek help with, booking a consultation can provide reassurance and clear next steps.

How the Virtual Breastfeeding Clinic works

1. Book online
   Book a free one-hour virtual consultation at a time that suits you.
2. Meet with a Karitane clinician
   You’ll meet online with a qualified lactation consultant, midwife or child and family health nurse. If helpful, we can observe a feed, talk through what you’re experiencing, and answer your questions.
3. Leave with practical guidance
   You’ll receive clear, evidence-based advice and practical strategies you can use straight away, along with trusted resources to support you after the session.

What to prepare for your appointment

To make the most of your consultation, it can help to have:

• Your baby nearby, if possible
• Any bottles, pumps or feeding aids you’re using
• A list of questions or concerns you’d like to discuss
• Your feeding goals
• Recent feeding patterns or weight information, if available

Learn, understand and feel more confident

Many parents search for online breastfeeding classes because they want clear, trustworthy information they can apply in real life.

In your virtual consultation, our clinicians can help you understand:

• How breastfeeding works and what to expect at different stages
• What a comfortable, effective latch can look like
• Signs your baby is feeding well
• How to reduce the risk of common breastfeeding problems
• When to seek further support and what options are available

Rather than generic advice, you’ll receive guidance tailored to you and your baby.

Who can access this service?

• Families living in NSW
• Parents and carers of children from birth to 4 years
• Free for Medicare card holders
• Parents can book online, no referral required

Why families choose Karitane

• Support provided by qualified lactation consultants, midwives and child and family health nurses
• Evidence-based, practical, non-judgmental and inclusive care
• Care provided in partnership with parents, working alongside families
• Focus on both parent and child wellbeing
• Trusted parenting support organisation with over 100 years of experience
• Accessible, online support from the comfort of your home