Dr Alexia Chisholm is a GP and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) offering appointments for antenatal discussion of breastfeeding and all postnatal breastfeeding and infant feeding concerns, including tongue tie treatment.
The clinic is run at Merivale Medical Practice, 236 Papanui Rd. Patients can phone directly to make an appointment on (03) 355 7262.
Prices
Breastfeeding assessment (45 mins) $238 Full breastfeeding assessment. This is a comprehensive appointment where your baby will have a full oral assessment and a breastfed will be observed. Suitable for help with any breastfeeding concerns you have.
Frenotomy $290 Treatment for tongue tie. This is done with sterile scissors and is a quick procedure which your baby will normally tolerate well. *Includes full breastfeeding assessment.
Follow up appointment (30 mins) $138 Follow up and ongoing management of breastfeeding, sleeping, feeding problems.
Further Information:
Problems we deal with include:
Painful nipples
Problems latching on
Low milk supply
Oversupply of milk
Tongue and lip tie assessment
Frenotomy (tongue tie treatment), including post operative follow up and support
Advice and information on medications (mother or baby)
Concerns about weight gain
Sleep concerns
Mastitis / blocked ducts / nipple infection
Fussiness / unsettled babies including reflux and allergies