About Deborah

Hello,

I'm Deborah. 

I'm an experienced Registered Midwife, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), and Childbirth Educator working in both the hospital setting and private practice.

I have also undertaken further study to become an Endorsed Midwife.  

This endorsement with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia allows me to prescribe certain schedule 2, 3, 4 and 8 medicines, in addition to ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. It also allows me to Bulk Bill via the Medicare Benefits Schedule for consultations during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after your baby is born,

This means you  have no out of pocket expense for these appointments.

I have a deep understanding of the joys and challenges that come with breastfeeding, and I am dedicated to helping you achieve your breastfeeding goals while ensuring your and your little one's comfort and well-being. 

I bring to my midwifery and breastfeeding practice a wealth of experience from my early career in Early Childhood education and as a mum to three adult and teenage children.

My passion for all things lactation began with my own, largely successful and enjoyable breastfeeding experiences, and continued during my midwifery career as I encountered the complexities women can experience on their breastfeeding journeys.

Given my background in teaching, my other interest is in education, especially antenatal preparation for breastfeeding and early parenthood. I enjoy sharing my knowledge in antenatal breastfeeding classes and being part of the excitement and anticipation a new baby brings!  

In 2023, I completed a Masters degree in Midwifery, where I chose to focus a year long health research project on the barriers and enablers to breastfeeding after caesarean section.

This has given me valuable insight into interventions and practices that can smooth the transition to breastfeeding for all women, regardless of their method of birth. 

I was thrilled when my peer reviewed research recently won the Australian Breastfeeding Association's biannual Mary Paton research award and will be published shortly in the Breastfeeding Review!

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum doesn’t always go the way we plan, and sometimes breastfeeding is impacted by these events. This is where the skills  and experience of a Lactation Consultant can provide invaluable assistance.

Kind regards,

Deb

Deborah lives in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, however, all Lactation Consultant services take place in the comfort of your own home. 

A small travel fee will apply if you live further than 20km from Footscray (see fees page).

Antenatal services can take place via zoom if preferred (antenatal hospital admission appointments via Zoom only).

Deborah holds the following registrations and memberships:

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority as an Endorsed 

Registered Midwife 

Registration number: NMW0002324017 

AHPRA Endorsement to prescribe scheduled medicines 

for midwives

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners as a 

Lactation Consultant

Credential number: L-311486 

Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand

Member ID: 2811

Australian Breastfeeding Association

Member ID: 1413