Care Opinion

Text size

Theme

Language

Help with language translation
Help with reading or listening

Finding answers and solutions

Posted By Mgi23

"Finding answers and solutions"

About: King Edward Memorial Hospital / Breastfeeding Centre of WA

(as a parent/guardian),

We have had a supportive experience at the breastfeeding centre in KEMH, WA. 

Joanne really helped us finding answers and solutions when our baby would not effectively breastfeed after birth.  

The lactation consultation covered everything from listening to our concerns to giving us practical tips and solutions to take home. The appointment wasn’t rushed, we felt very supported. 

The online attachment & positioning class is very good too. I learned a lot through the class, the lactation consultation.

Do not hesitate to call them as well,  they have given me advice over the phone. 

The only downside is that I wish we could have been able to get an appointment quicker and that we met a lactation consultant on the ward.

Thank you so much for your support.

More about:
Do you have a similar story to tell? Tell your story & make a difference ››

Responses

Response from Barbara Lourey, Nurse Midwife Co-Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate, Women and Newborn Health Service 2 years ago
Barbara Lourey
Nurse Midwife Co-Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Directorate,
Women and Newborn Health Service

Submitted on 20/02/2023 at 5:40 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 5:57 PM

picture of Barbara Lourey

Dear Mgi23,

Congratulations on the birth of your child. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on the Care Opinion site.

The Breast Feeding Centre (BFC) service has made a difference in the postnatal care we are able to provide to women experiencing breastfeeding issues. I am pleased you were able to get the advice and support you needed from Joanne to help you successfully breastfeed.

Our Lactation Consultants (LC) endeavour to review patients with severe breastfeeding issues prior to discharge however if this is not possible. LC’s are available via telephone Monday to Friday from 8-4 to help women experiencing issues until an appointment can be attended in person.

Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you and your family all the best for the future.

Barbara Lourey

Nurse Midwife CoDirector

Obstetrics & Gynaecological Directorate

Women & Newborn Health Service

  • {{helpful}} {{helpful == 1 ? "person thinks" : "people think"}} this response is helpful
Opinions
Next Response j
Previous Response k