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**Freya** · 21-11-2007 18:02

I had an appointment with a lactaton consultant she was here all of about 10 minutes and it cost me $30. That is crazy!

The government should be providing this service free, that could possibly raise the tragically low breastfeeding rates!

**Pixie** · 21-11-2007 18:11

How come you had to pay? I thought at local hospitals (mine did) you could see them for free.

can you claim it back?

**UmmInayah** · 21-11-2007 18:13

Costs me 150 dollars for a 2 hour visit.

Did she help you with what you were asking? Did she offer for you to call her whenever you want if you have questions?

My LC is great, so I don't mind paying for her to come see me. She told me I could call her whenever I wanted with any questions and see her for free at her clinic in the pharmacy (she's also a CHN).

I love her

**UmmInayah** · 21-11-2007 18:14

Originally Posted by Pixie

How come you had to pay? I thought at local hospitals (mine did) you could see them for free.

can you claim it back?

I think if you have private health cover you can claim part of it back.

**Tam-I-Am** · 21-11-2007 18:15

Try ringing your local public hospital next time - they usually have LCs attached to their maternity units, and best of all - they're free

**declansmum** · 21-11-2007 18:17

I had mine thru my hospital, and it was free.

**ziggie** · 21-11-2007 18:22

I rang one and left a message for her to call me, and she never did

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**Freya** · 21-11-2007 18:50

Originally Posted by Pixie

How come you had to pay? I thought at local hospitals (mine did) you could see them for free.

can you claim it back?

Don't think so I didn't even get a reciept.

I rang about 6 and left messages the only one that called back was this lady.

**samken** · 21-11-2007 19:03

free in perth at public hos and local health centre.

**jembelina** · 21-11-2007 19:05

Gosh, that is really disappointing to hear - the cost and the fact that so many didn't get back to you. I imaginge they would be rather busy, but I would also imagine that the women who need to see them pretty well need to see tehm straight away - it's not really something that can wait. Did she help with what you needed? Did you feel satisfied when she left?
I have never needed to use one, but I had presumed it would be a free service for a public patient???