Welcome to Village Lactation

Embrace caring support for your breastfeeding journey with words of wisdom and compassion

  • Are you finding breastfeeding your baby hard? Or even so painful it is bringing tears to your eyes?

  • Or, do you just need a bit of help and some tips and tricks to make a success story of feeding your baby?

  • Do you think your baby has a tongue tie?

  • Need help with weaning and starting family foods?

    Are you expecting your first baby and have no idea what to expect?

I am here to help you, bringing caring and compassion into your breastfeeding journey.

“Sara has been an incredible support for me on my breastfeeding journey. She firs helped me when i was exhausted, emotionally fragile and painful with damaged nipples and difficulties feeding my newborn. Within even just the firs consultation, Sara’s professional skills and warm, comforting bedside manner gave me a sense of calm, plus some important skills and perhaps most important; the confidence that yes, I could be successful breastfeeding. I have been so grateful for her services and highly recommend.”

Louise S

Sara is so knowledgeable and compassionate about many concerns that mothers have in the early days. Her expertise with breastfeeding strategies, tongue and lip tie assessments are comprehensive and always tailored for what the mother needs. I am so grateful to have her in our community and recommend many mothers to see her!

Dr Bronwyn Baillie

“I highly recommend Sara. She is knowledgeable, caring and so understanding of how hard it can be feeding a newborn - and a toddler. She has a very reassuring and calming presence, and will work with other health care providers to make sure the best outcome is achieved for your baby. Thanks Sara.”

Amanda H

“A fantastic antenatal education session, preparing me for everything I need to know to breastfeed my baby when she arrives.”

Vanessa G.

About Sara

Sara Couchman

IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Diploma of Massage Therapy

Diploma of Infant Massage

Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Immunology and Infectious Diseases).

Hi, I’m Sara, and as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), my commitment is to support and empower mothers like you on your breastfeeding journey.

My passion was ignited through my own challenges nursing my second son, leading me to shift my career to focus on helping others in this intimate aspect of motherhood. You’re doing something extraordinary for your child, and its my mission to ensure you feel both capable and celebrated.

Whether its at my home clinic, via Skype, or in the comfort of you own home, I provide a safe and nurturing space where you can find the support you need.

With a background of 15 years in health care, you can trust in my expertise and compassionate care.

As a mother of two wonderful boys - who definitely keep me on my toes- I understand the joys and trials of parenting. Let’s make this experience a positive one - together.

My beautiful mentor IBCLC and colleage

Celebrating our second sons second birthday

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things I can help with…

I have a special interest in babies that have experienced feeding difficulties and oral restrictions - colloquially known as a tongue tie. I have experienced it with both my boys.

I have completed various courses to further my education and knowledge in oral restrictions through the Tongue Tie Institute. These include the Tongue Tie Institute Foundation Course and Tongue Tie Institute Advanced Course - Infants and Toddlers.

  • sore/cracked nipples and painful breastfeeding

  • concerns about weight gain, low milk supply, fussiness or breast refusal

  • mastitis, block ducts and breast pain

  • oral restrictions - tongue and lip ties

  • breastfeeding twins/multiples

  • breastfeeding during pregnancy and tandem feeding

  • pumping and expressed milk feeding

  • breastfeeding while returning to work

  • weaning and family foods

  • re-lactation and induced lactation

  • antenatal education

Pricing

Initial Consult - 1.5hrs

  • $195

Subsequent Consult - 1hr

  • $125

Antenatal Consult - 1hr

  • $125

    Home Visit is an extra fee

Note - I am registered with private health funds, so you may be able to claim a rebate from private health.

Get in Touch!

Ready to embark on your breastfeeding journey with Village Lactation?

Let me guide you through your breastfeeding journey with care and expertise. Reach out today to start your nurturing experience.