Breastfeeding Basics- Expression, Storage and Feeding Plans on the Sunshine Coast
Not every breastfeeding question is a crisis - sometimes you just need someone to sit with you, explain the basics clearly, and help you build a plan that actually works for your life. That's exactly what I'm here for. No overwhelm, no exhausting routines - just practical, realistic support that sets you and your baby up for success.
What can I help you with?
I help mums across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region get confident with the everyday practicalities of breastfeeding:
Hand expression
Hand expression is one of the most useful skills a breastfeeding mum can have — and most are never properly taught it. I'll show you exactly how to do it comfortably and effectively, so you always have a reliable option available regardless of whether you have a pump on hand.
Sterilising and storing breastmilk
Knowing how to safely store and handle your expressed milk gives you flexibility and peace of mind. I'll walk you through everything clearly — from sterilising equipment to storage times — so you feel completely confident.
Supplement plans
If your baby needs supplementing, I'll help you put together a plan that supports your supply and your breastfeeding goals — not one that inadvertently works against them. There's a right way to supplement, and I'll make sure you know it.
Sustainable feeding plans
A feeding plan should work for your whole family — including your mental health and wellbeing. I won't send you home with an exhausting regime. I'll help you find an approach that is realistic, kind, and genuinely sustainable for the long term.
Why come to me?
As an IBCLC lactation consultant and feeding specialist with a background in speech pathology and oral motor function, I bring a level of clinical depth that goes beyond a standard consult.
In-home visits across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region — you don't need to go anywhere.
A full week of SMS and email follow-up after every visit, so support doesn't stop when I leave.
Appointments of 2 to 2.5 hours — enough time to actually solve the problem.
Specialist knowledge of oral motor function and swallowing — helpful when latch issues run deeper.
If you just want someone to explain it all clearly and help you build a plan that works — I'd love to help.
I offer personalised in-home consultations across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region, with a full week of follow-up support after every visit.
Let's Talk
Share what's going on - your concerns, your struggles, or even just the feeling that something isn't quite right. There's no wrong answer here.
Mickahla will be in touch to talk through how she can help.
