Best Start Lactation Consultancy

Best Start Lactation Consultancy IBCLC Lactation Consultants providing support and education to EMPOWER you and help you find the CONFIDENCE to have the BEST START wirh breastfeeding!

Offers support and education to pregnant women who want to learn more about breastfeeding, and to breastfeeding mums.

09/10/2026

Morning!

What a busy first week back!

We have seen 25 mums this week, all with a story to tell!

Out of these mums;

4 came for Prep for breastfeeding sessions to learn about how to get breastfeeding off to a good start. 🤰

8 were returning clients for ongoing support with breastfeeding (4 are 2nd and 3rd time mums who I’ve supported since their first baby!)

9 are first appointments, ranging from 1 week to 4 months- struggling with breastfeeding.

2 were Telehealth consults; being able to support mums in the regional areas is the best! 📳

2 were older babies, biting, teething, and returning to work!!

One of the things I love most about this job is the variety!

One of the things I’d love to change about this job is the conflicting advice you all receive in the early weeks ( and let’s be honest, and beyond!) and I’d love to see you all in pregnancy and set you all up with a fab plan to help you have a smooth start!!


Then I’d love to support you all through breastfeeding- one voice of reason, one source of truth, one cheerleader in your corner giving g evidence based advice and individualized plans that suit you and your family!

This is why I created the membership- so you have me every day to answer questions!! And live calls every Friday!

09/10/2026

Pumping shouldn't be painful, and the size of your fl**ge matters more than most people realise.

Most pumps come with a 24mm fl**ge as standard. But most women are between 13mm and 19mm, and the sizes I fit most often in clinic are 15mm and 17mm. For most women, 24mm is far too big.

The right size fl**ge:

🤍 Protects your ni***es and helps prevent ni**le trauma
🤍 Removes milk more efficiently
🤍 Supports your milk supply

It's the ni**le that matters, not the size of your breast or ar**la. A fl**ge that's too big can stop ni**le damage from healing and can add to engorgement and blocked ducts. One that's too small can be just as damaging.

How do you know it fits? Your ni**le should glide freely in the fl**ge shaft, only the ni**le should move, and there should be no swelling afterwards. You may even need a different size for each breast.

The best way to find your size is to trial fl**ges with a lactation consultant. Two ways we can support you:

Book a consult for a fl**ge fitting and pumping support: https://www.beststartlactation.com/
Join the Best Start Breastfeeding Membership to learn about pumping before baby arrives, with weekly live calls with me to ask your questions: https://www.beststartlactation.com/best-start-breastfeeding-course

Have you had conflicting advice about ni**le shields? Ni**le shields have a place. They can be a really useful breastfee...
07/10/2026

Have you had conflicting advice about ni**le shields?

Ni**le shields have a place. They can be a really useful breastfeeding accessory, and can often be the difference between breastfeeding and expressing.

But if you're using one, it helps to have a plan. Working with an IBCLC means you can:

- Identify why your baby needs a shield to feed well
- Check you're using the correct size for your baby
- Protect your milk supply
- Have a transition plan to help your baby latch without one

Some babies need a shield for a short time and others for longer. Either way, I always encourage you to find the reason why.

Book a consult with one of our IBCLCs to check your shield size, your baby's latch and your transition plan: https://www.beststartlactation.com/

Join the Best Start Breastfeeding Membership to learn about feeding challenges before baby arrives, with weekly live calls with me to ask your questions: https://www.beststartlactation.com/best-start-breastfeeding-course

07/10/2026

Morning! I'm back from annual leave and straight back into it.

We had a wonderful break catching up with family in country New South Wales, heading down to Melbourne for the AFL grand final weekend, then finishing with some sunshine and R&R in Noosa. Three states on the east coast and we still didn't cover the length of WA!

This week I wanted to share a little about our Group Prep for Breastfeeding sessions, because there are only 3 spots left in our next one.

📅 Saturday 10 October
🕙 10am
👩‍⚕️ With Ailish, Midwife and IBCLC

These sessions are a lovely option if you'd like to prepare for breastfeeding in a more relaxed, informal setting. It's a small group, so there's plenty of information plus lots of time for Q&A. Bring along all the questions you've been wondering about but haven't been sure where to ask.

Partners are very welcome too, and it's a great chance for them to meet other partners who are about to start this journey as well.

We'd love to see you there!

Book your spot in Saturday's Group Prep for Breastfeeding session (or a one-on-one if you'd prefer): https://www.beststartlactation.com/breastfeeding-preparation-classes

06/10/2026

Morning!

The GROUP Prep for Breastfeeding class is on in 3 days!

Are you pregnant?

Are you thinking about breastfeeding your baby?

Do you know how to get breastfeeding off to the BEST START!!!🤔

Knowing about breastfeeding BEFORE you have your baby is so important!!

Small group sessions are a great way to learn all about breastfeeding in the early days!

Our first Group Prep for Breastfeeding sessions start next Saturday, 10 October, and there are only three places left. 🤍...
06/10/2026

Our first Group Prep for Breastfeeding sessions start next Saturday, 10 October, and there are only three places left. 🤍

Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn't always come naturally. Learning what to expect before your baby arrives can make such a difference to how confident you feel in those first hours and days.

Led by Ailish, one of our Midwives and IBCLCs, these small group sessions cover:
- How breastfeeding works and how to get off to the best start
- What to expect in the first hours and days after birth
- How to know your baby is feeding well
- Hand expressing and when it can help
- When and where to seek support

Keeping the groups small means there's plenty of time for your questions, and it's a lovely chance to connect with other parents who are at the same stage as you.

Starting Saturday 10 October | Best Start Lactation at FitRight | Only 3 places remaining

To secure your spot, book via the link in our bio.

Good morning! I’m back from Annual leave! We had a fabulous holiday, jam packed (as us Coote’s always seem to make them....
03/10/2026

Good morning!

I’m back from Annual leave! We had a fabulous holiday, jam packed (as us Coote’s always seem to make them..🤔) but lots of fun, and more family memories in the bank!!

Now I’m ready for another busy quarter of babies and breastfeeding!! 🤰

This last quarter of the year is ALWAYS so busy!! So, my best advice to you?

Be PRO ACTIVE WITH BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT!🤰⭐️🙌

START learning how to navigate the challenges in pregnancy!

There are 3 ways to do this ⬇️

🤰book an 1:1 prep for breastfeeding consult!

🤰join the group prep for breastfeeding class!

🤰Join my Best Start Breastfeeding MEMBERSHIP!

And, if you have had your baby and are unsure about anything, have questions, are struggling or simply want some reassurance that all is going well…. Book in sooner rather than later or join the membership so we can guide you, help you and support you through all stages of breastfeeding!! 💛

Fabulous family holiday! Finished in Noosa for a few nights after a busy time in Melbourne! ☀️
02/10/2026

Fabulous family holiday! Finished in Noosa for a few nights after a busy time in Melbourne! ☀️

Mastitis can be subtle, or it can be severe. But the early signs are often very similar.It may start as an area of tende...
01/10/2026

Mastitis can be subtle, or it can be severe. But the early signs are often very similar.

It may start as an area of tenderness, firmness, redness or inflammation in the breast, just like in this image. Whatever it looks like, it's telling us the same thing: there's congestion and inflammation in the breast tissue, and prompt treatment is needed to stop it progressing.

The good news? Mastitis can often be resolved without antibiotics. Current evidence supports treating the inflammation first, with:

🤍 Cool packs to help reduce swelling and discomfort
🤍 Anti-inflammatories, if you're able to take them
🤍 Continuing to feed your baby as normal, without over-pumping or emptying the breast "extra"
🤍 Gentle handling of the breast, rather than deep or firm massage
🤍 Lactation support to identify and address the underlying cause

Antibiotics are not the first line of treatment, but they are sometimes needed. Please see your GP promptly if you develop a fever or flu-like symptoms, if the redness is spreading, or if you're not improving within 12 to 24 hours.

If you're noticing early signs of mastitis, reach out to us. The sooner we can support you, the better. 🤍

Book a consult so we can work out why it's happening and help you prevent it recurring or join the Best Start Breastfeeding Membership for evidence-based education on managing common challenges like mastitis, available whenever you need it. Links in our bio.

30/09/2026

So many mums tell me, "I thought I'd just figure out breastfeeding once the baby arrived."

And I completely understand why. There's so much to prepare for in pregnancy, and feeding often sits at the bottom of the list.

But those first few days are when you're exhausted, recovering from birth, and trying to make sense of advice from every direction. It's not the easiest time to be learning something new.

That's why I created the Best Start Breastfeeding Membership. It gives you the chance to learn before your baby arrives, so you head into those early days knowing what's normal, what's not, and where to turn when questions come up.

Inside, you'll find:

🤍 Self-paced learning modules, from pregnancy preparation to the early weeks and beyond
🤍 Real-life videos, like this one, so you can see what feeding looks like
🤍 Weekly live calls, where you can ask me your questions directly
🤍 The Hospital & Postnatal Survival Guide
🤍 Quick-reference PDFs for those 2am questions

And because it's yours to keep coming back to, the support doesn't stop once your baby is here.

Join the Best Start Breastfeeding Membership or book a consult for hands-on support - link in our bio.

Address

Unit 2, 40 Ardross Street
Applecross, WA
6153

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+61417244521

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