Fees
As a medical doctor, my assessment and management of your breastfeeding concerns will always encompass a holistic assessment of not only your feeding issues, but also how these fit into the overall health of you and your baby. This potentially includes pathology or radiology requests as well as prescription of appropriate medications. Sometimes it is also necessary to refer you or your baby on to other specialists including for example Paediatricians or Allergists. All this can be done from your breastfeeding consultation with me.
Please note, if you are seeking a Mental Health Care Plan for rebates to see a Psychologist these are most appropriately done by your usual General Practitioner.
You do not need a referral to see me, nor do you need to have birthed at The Bays Hospital.
Please note, if you are seeking a Mental Health Care Plan for rebates to see a Psychologist these are most appropriately done by your usual General Practitioner.
You do not need a referral to see me, nor do you need to have birthed at The Bays Hospital.
- Initial consultation - Mother and baby (60 minutes)
A comprehensive review of your concerns including a full pregnancy and past medical history, examination of both you and your baby and review of a feed. From here we can together decide on the best management plan for you and any follow up needed. You will get a written summary of everything discussed to take with you as well as any scripts or pathology requests needed to manage your concerns. Please always bring your baby with you to your appointment.
Mother: $210
Medicare rebate $107.15 * Out of pocket $102.85
Baby: Bulk billed (If your baby is not yet registered for Medicare you will be billed $85, of which you will be able to claim at least 85% back when your baby is registered)
- Review consultation - Mother and baby (30 minutes)
A review of where things are at. If indicated I will again perform an examination of you or your baby. We will review a feed & discuss any new concerns. I will provide you with a written management plan to refer to and we can together decide on any future management (if needed) Please always bring your baby with you.
Mother: $150
Medicare rebate $72.80 * Out of pocket $77.20
Baby: Bulk billed (If your baby is not yet registered for Medicare you will be billed $45, of which you will be able to claim approx 85% back when your baby is registered)
- In home consultation- Mother and baby (60 minutes)
A full initial assessment as above in the comfort of your own home. Together we can find a solution that works best for your family and home. Available on request to Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Frankston, Langwarrin, Somerville, Tyabb and Safety Beach areas.
Mother: $300
Medicare rebate approx $120.30 * Out of pocket approx $179.70
Baby: Bulk billed (If your baby is not yet registered for Medicare you will be billed between $95 and $130 depending on time taken, of which you will be able to claim at least 85% back when your baby is registered)
* Your Medicare rebate can be much higher if you have already reached your Medicare Safety Net for the year.
Weekend home visits and home visits to other areas (travel fees may apply) available on request. Please discuss fees with reception on calling.