Lactation Consultant
“The early days and weeks of breastfeeding can bring both joy and challenges for new parents. Dr Marnie Rowan is a specialist lactation consultant who offers personalised support and guidance, ensuring you feel confident and at ease during your breastfeeding journey.”
Elizabeth Clinic prides itself on providing a team based approach, including the support of the child psychiatrists and early parenting clinicians. This allows comprehensive treatment across all developmental stages and the capacity to manage nearly all concerns under the one roof.
Our Service
Lactation consultations are typically carried out over two to three appointments. The first appointment will involve a comprehensive assessment of your breastfeeding experience, including positioning, latch, and milk supply. Initial antenatal appointments are 30 minutes in duration, and “mum and baby” appointments are usually 60 minutes. Additional follow-up sessions are usually 30 minutes in length, and may be recommended to address any concerns such as pain, low milk supply, or infant weight gain.
For parents experiencing complex lactation challenges, a tailored care plan will be developed to support you and your baby’s individual needs. Follow-up appointments are generally recommended within a week of your initial consultation to monitor progress and make any necessary adjustments.
Mothers and infants with ongoing feeding concerns may require more frequent consultations, particularly in the first few months post-birth. Please bring any relevant medical records, such as previous lactation consultant reports, birth history, or health check-ups, to your appointment for the most comprehensive support.
Dr Marnie Rowan’s area of expertise is in helping mums and babies to breastfeed and can help when mum and baby are having difficulties with feeding that require a medical assessment.
Dr MARNIE ROWAN
Availabilities by specialty
Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry (ages 0-17): CLOSED
Adult Psychiatry (age 18+): CLOSED
Perinatal Psychiatry: 1-3 weeks
Paediatrics (ages 0-17)
Paediatric assessments: CLOSED
Paediatric reviews: CLOSED
Psychology and Allied Health
Child Psychology (ages 3-18): CLOSED
Adult Psychology: 8-12 weeks
Counselling (ages 8-18): 3-6 weeks
Psychotherapy (ages 12-adult): 4-8 weeks
Couples Therapy: 3-6 weeks
Family Inclusive Therapy: 4-8 weeks
ADHD Coaching (ages 12-adult): 4-8 weeks
ADHD/ASD Education for Parents: 4-8 weeks