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Thermolicious
09-01-2009, 19:27
Hello :wave:

Just wondering if anyone has any contact details for a lactation consultant, I have tried calling one but keep getting message bank :rolleyes:.

Thanks in advance.
NibbleCurlynBub
09-01-2009, 19:33
Are you trying to get over the phone advice, or book an appointment?
NibbleCurlynBub
09-01-2009, 19:38
Hmm never mind, maybe try calling the ABA helpline and talking to them. They will be able to refer you to someone or somewhere.

Western Australia (08) 9340 1200

HTH. :)
Thermolicious
09-01-2009, 19:38
I am happy to chat over the phone about it (I think DS2 is suffering from lactose overload) but would go in for an appointment if she/he thought it was necessary.
Thermolicious
09-01-2009, 19:40
I tried calling the ABA but there engaged (am going to keep trying) but I need to speak to someone who has expreience/an understanding of tandem feeding and the LO.
NibbleCurlynBub
09-01-2009, 19:42
Ok hold on, I will find what else I can that might help.
333
09-01-2009, 19:45
The ABA are great. When I had mastitis they were invaluable.

And you can call them at any hours (the regular number will give you numbers of the women on call) which is a plus considering I always seem to wait until its far too late.


If you are trying to get one on one contact maybe try the hospital (armadale for you I guess?). Most of them have lactation consultants on ward. I did a course pre-baby with one at bentley and she was great.


Goodluck!

:goodvibes:
NibbleCurlynBub
09-01-2009, 19:47
NGALA might be able to help:
Tel: 08 9368 9368

Australian Lactation Consultants Association (ALCA) (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/../../directory/listing.php?id=6499-Australian-Lactation-Consultants-Association-ALCA)
covering: Australia wide ph: (02) 6295 0384

La Leche League International (Australian branch) (http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/../../directory/listing.php?id=6500-La-Leche-League-International-Australian-branch)
covering: Australia wide ph: (08) 8398 3440

HTH. :)
Thermolicious
09-01-2009, 23:08
Thanks NCB!
NibbleCurlynBub
09-01-2009, 23:11
Thanks NCB!
:thumbsup:

Did you manage to get someone to talk to about it?
Milliner
09-01-2009, 23:16
Try 1800 mum 2 mum for the ABA.
Thermolicious
09-01-2009, 23:25
Not yet but will try the ALCA tomorrow.

Milliner have tried the 1800 for ABA.

Not sure if the oncall ABA ladies will be able to help though as I want to speak to someone who is experienced in tandem feeding too...
Mamalicious
10-01-2009, 10:46
Debbie at the KEMH, she's a midwife and lactation consultant at the teen parent unit, she's great! :yes:
Starlet
10-01-2009, 10:52
I have a number for one, will txt it to you lol.
Thermolicious
10-01-2009, 13:07
Thanks guys, I have left messages with 2 LC now so will see who calls me back.

I did do what was recommended on the ABA website for lactose overload and Oliver slept for 4hrs last night! his longest sleep ever :)
kezzaskids
10-01-2009, 14:08
Im pretty sure Samara has this too Babymaker and its why she rarely sleeps more then 2 hours and wants to feed constantly. She is very windy (farts alot!!) and poos constantly and is a real chubba! Im trying the 3 hours of one side only today to see if it helps!!
Thermolicious
10-01-2009, 17:37
Let us know how you go kezza
Thermolicious
10-01-2009, 18:31
Tried calling the La Leche League and she was hopless spent the entire time trying to tell me that I didnt know how to settle Oliver and talking at me, not listening to what I was saying.

I looked in the yellow pages online and called a lady named Cathy who was great! she thinks I have an over supply and the chopping and changing which breast I am offering when Oliver is upset is increasing my supply and not letting him get enough hind milk. So she reccomended just offering one breast (like the ABA website said) for the 3ish hrs then change to the next breast for the next 3ish hrs and do you know what??? for the first time Oliver is actually settled during this time of the day- he is sleeping and has been for 1hr :D

Kezza if you want her number let me know :)
333
10-01-2009, 19:36
I had something similar to this. I still only ever offer one breast.

Over eager boobies :D
NibbleCurlynBub
10-01-2009, 19:51
Tried calling the La Leche League and she was hopless spent the entire time trying to tell me that I didnt know how to settle Oliver and talking at me, not listening to what I was saying.
Bugger. :thumbsdown:

Maybe give them another call when you have some free time and make a complaint.
I would expect MUCH more from the LLL.