Lactation Consultant Services

Eve Coote and her team from Best Start Lactation Consulting are housed at FitRight HQ, and can offer a complete and full assessment of all of the emotional and physical aspects of breastfeeding.

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Physiotherapy for Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding issues that mothers commonly suffer from, such as nipple damage, blocked ducts and mastitis, can be helped by physiotherapists. Low level laser therapy can help to speed up nipple damage and decrease pain, while therapeutic ultrasound can decrease inflammation in the breast tissue that occurs with mastitis.

These treatments should be done alongside and in conjunction with management by a Lactation Consultant, so that the root cause of the issue is being addressed rather than a ‘bandaid’ approach of managing the symptoms. We highly recommend Eve Coote and her team of IBCLC’s at Best Start Lactation Consultancy, conveniently located under the same roof at FitRight HQ.

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Our physiotherapists can assist you with

  • Nipple damage

  • Mastitis

  • 'Blocked ducts'

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The FitRight Difference

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If you contact FitRight HQ and let us know that you need laser or ultrasound treatment, we will do our best to prioritise getting you an appointment within the next day or two

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You’ll speak to a physiotherapist who will take your history, assess you, and decide on the best treatment - including whether or not you need to be referred to the Lactation Consultants or Women’s Health GP’s who are conveniently located under the same roof at FitRight HQ.

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You’ll be followed up regularly (daily if needed) until the issue is resolved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my baby with me to my laser or ultrasound appointment?

We understand that often you will need to bring your baby along, especially if they may be due a feed before or after your appointment, and this is absolutely fine. 

Please note, however, that for Laser treatment, due to laser safety protocols, the patient and the therapist wear safety glasses and everyone else (including babies) need to stay outside the room. Please consider bringing a friend or family member to stay with the baby in the waiting area, otherwise you may choose to leave the baby in their pram on the outside of the treatment room door. 

How long does a laser or ultrasound appointment take?

The length of the appointment depends on the area of the breast or nipple that’s been affected. Small areas of nipple damage may only take 5 minutes or less of treatment time, while large areas affected by mastitis may take closer to 20-30 minutes.

Do I need a referral to see a Physio, GP or Lactation Consultant at FitRight HQ?

You do not need a referral to see anyone at FitRight HQ. If you do have a referral from another medical or allied health practitioner, please bring this along to your first appointment.

Are physiotherapy appointments at FitRight HQ covered by private health insurance?

If you have private health insurance, it is highly likely that you will receive a rebate for FitRight HQ consultations as they are delivered by qualified physiotherapists. The amount that you get back will depend on your level of cover, and how much you have already used, so you should check your individual circumstances with your health insurance provider.

Please find the health fund codes that are routinely used below so you can check with your fund how much will be covered:

Initial appointment at FitRight HQ – 500

Follow up appointment at FitRight HQ – 505

We have a hicaps machine so please bring your private health fund card (physical or digital on apple wallet) so that you will only pay the gap. If you forget your health fund card you will be required to pay the full appointment cost and we will email your receipt once payment has been received so that you can claim online or in person through your fund.

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How do I pay for my FitRight HQ consultation?

Payment for consultations at FitRight HQ will be taken at the end of your appointment. We have a hicaps machine so please bring your private health fund card (physical card or digital version in your apple wallet) so you will only pay the gap.

Where should I park at FitRight HQ?

There are car bays conveniently located directly outside our front door, which are reserved for us, the dentist and the pharmacy. If these are all taken, you can park on Ardross St in the Applecross Village, on McDonald Rd, or off Stack Lane behind our clinic. All of these options are free parking and only a short walk from FitRight HQ. 

Eve Coote | Best Start Lactation

Eve Coote and her team of Lactation Consultants at Best Start Lactation will help you with all aspects of breastfeeding.

All of the Lactation Consultants working at Best Start are IBCLC’s, which is the gold standard in lactation management. They will offer you and your baby a complete and full assessment in regards to all of the emotional and physical aspects of breastfeeding. From low weight gain, to engorgement, to expressing, and everything in between - Eve and her team at Best Start Lactation are the absolute best for all your breastfeeding needs.

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Eve and her team can assist you with

  • Antenatal preparation for breastfeeding education

  • Nipple pain or damage, and advice on optimal latch and nipple shields

  • Tongue and lip ties

  • Low supply/over supply of milk

  • Low weight gain

  • Engorgement/blocked ducts/mastitis

  • Expressing

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