I offer both clinic and home visit consultation.

My clinic locations are Gold Coast (Highland Park and Tugun) and Brisbane (Loganholme)

My zone included in a Home Visit consultation is from Oxenford to Coolangatta.

On request I can travel further with additional payment for travel costs.

Here is a list of my services I can offer you:

Breastfeeding Planning Session – $210 (Home visit $225)

First time mums:

An antenatal consultation goes for approx 90-120 mins.  During this time I will provide antenatal education in relation to breastfeeding and how to make breastfeeding successful from the very first feed!  Your personalised breastfeeding plan will be made during your consultation and emailed to you via PDF so that you have the confidence and support from the birth of your baby.

Second time mums:

An antenatal consultation goes for approx 90 – 120 mins.  During this time we will debrief and discuss your previous breastfeeding journey’s and discuss how to make breastfeeding successful from the very first feed!  Your personalised breastfeeding plan will be made during your consultation and emailed to you via PDF so that you have the confidence and support from the birth of your baby.

Initial Postnatal Consultation – $250  (Home visit $275)

This includes a 60-90 min consultation.  During this time a comprehensive history, oral exam and an observation of feed will be undertaken.  From this assessment a plan will be implemented.  Follow up phone/email communication for 2 weeks is included in this fee.

These areas include:

• Sore/damaged nipples
• Mastitis management
• Low milk production
• Low weight gain
• Reflux/unsettled babies/colic
• Feeding with nipple shields
• Correcting positioning and attachment
• Assessment for tongue/lip tie and management plan
• Re-lactation
• Inducing lactation
• Bottle feeding support

Short Initial Consultation – $205 (Home visit $220)

This includes a 60 min consultation. A short initial is similar to initial consultation abut mainly used for families who may already know their problem area is and require some additional support but don’t require a full initial consultation. Follow up phone/email support for 2 weeks included.

These areas include:

• Post tongue/lip tie release rehabilitation
• Weaning advice
• Return to work/expressing plans
• Advice for introducing solids to baby

Subsequent Consultation – $170 (Home visit $195)

A subsequent consultation runs for approx. 45 mins that is a review of the previous feeding plan. During this consultation I will assess progress and discuss new options. Follow up phone/email support for 2 weeks included.

Online Consultation (Zoom/Skype or Facetime) :

$ 100/30 mins

$130/45 mins

$165/60mins

$185/90 mins

Online consultations can be a great way to access assistance from a breastfeeding specialist if you are limited to access. Whilst an online consultation is NOT the same as a face to face consultation, it can assist in providing immediate assistance and help you continue with your breastfeeding journey.

Before an online consultation I will ask that specific photo’s of your baby need to be taken and sent through prior to our consultation along with completing my history form.  During the consultation discuss findings of photos observe a feed, provide information to assist with latch and also creating a treatment/breastfeeding plan. Follow up support via phone/email for 2 weeks is included.

An online consultation can be helpful for:

• Antenatal consultation – breastfeeding plans
• Sore/damaged nipples
• Mastitis management
• Low milk production
• Low weight gain
• Feeding with nipple shield
• Reflux/unsettled babies/colic
• Correcting positioning and attachment
• Management plans for lip and tongue tie release
• Re-lactation
• Inducing lactation
• Post tongue/lip tie release rehabilitation
• Weaning advice
• Return to work/expressing plans
• Introducing solids to baby
• Bottle feeding support

IBCLC in your pocket – Subscription – $30/month 

This service is for parents wanting ongoing SMS support for feeding, sleep and settling support with easy access for all the questions that pop up on the way during your parenting journey.

On choosing a Subscription booking you will be sent an intake form so I can receive a general history of your current feeding journey.

This subscription can be cancelled at any time. 

Gift Vouchers

I am now able to offer E-Gift Cards.  If you know a mum who is struggling and would benefit from a consultation you can click this link and send a voucher to them.

Private Health Fund Rebates

Currently the Private Health Funds who provide IBCLC rebate (depending on your specific level of cover) include:

• Australian Unity
• AHM
• BUPA
• Defence Health
• Frank
• GMHBA
• NIB
• HCF
• Teachers Health

Payments accepted include:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Direct deposit

If you have any financial concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me and we can always arrange payment options.

Cancellation fees: 

To ensure that families are being seen promptly, there is cancellation fee of $75 will be applied if appointments are not canceled within 12 hours of an appointment (unless extenuating circumstances apply).

For Bookings:

Clinic consultations:

https://tamika-newman-lactation-consultant.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

Alternatively you can contact:

Tugun – Coastal Osteopathic and Family Health Clinic – Phone (07) 5659 2727 OR 0413 414 948

Highland Park/Brisbane Clinic  – SMS 0413 513 778

Home visits consultations:

Please phone or SMS on 0413 513 778