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Cinta Mama Lactation

Supporting your baby and you

In your Breastfeeding Journey

INGGITA SHINTOWATI

Lactation Consultant - IBCLC

(International Board Certified Lactation Consultant),

MHM (Master of Health Management) UNSW,

MBBS, MD (Medical Doctor) Airlangga Uni - Surabaya,

NMM (Nurturing Mothers Mentor) Breastfeeding Advocacy Australia,

Cert. IV Breastfeeding Education (Counselling).

I am a qualified physician (Medical Doctor), currently practicing as a Lactation Consultant. I have a passion for working with mothers perinatally since having become a mother of my two children.

Before coming to Australia, I worked as a General Practitioner. I left the practice of medicine to raise my two children - and my experiences as I navigated motherhood sparked my interest in learning and understanding breastfeeding.

I have been certified as an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) since early 2023. My experience in participating in breastfeeding support started in 2017, both in a volunteer role and during my studies toward certification.

I completed my medical degree in 2009 from Airlangga University Medical School in Surabaya-Indonesia, then earned a Master of Health Management degree from the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Since then, I have passed my AMC (Australian Medical Council Exam) part 1 with a plan to progress in the process of certification and qualification.

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I can provide consultation in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

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Upcoming Changes:

Cinta Mama Lactation is closed for extended leave from Tuesday, 23 April to Tuesday, 30 April, inclusive.

The practice will return on Wednesday, 01 May 2024. Messages received during this period will be actioned after our return date.

For emergencies, please call 000 for an ambulance or proceed to the nearest Emergency Department. For lactation concerns during this period, Premier Health (02) 95818888 is available to provide support.

Please Contact Us to enquire about an appointment to suit your date, time, and location.

What is Cinta Mama?

"Cinta" [chin-ta] means love/adore/affection in Indonesian.

-- Because I believe supporting mothers also means loving them.

It's giving mothers the love they need in these early days and empowering mothers in caring for their babies - so that mothers can pour their love when they are nurturing their babies. --

I'm Here To Support You In Your Breastfeeding Journey

The Services

I am offering ranges of Lactation Consultation sessions, in location of your choice.

Home Visits Lactation Consultation

First Visit Lactation Consultation.

90-100mins. In-person.

+1x check-in (via text /email /phone call within 10-14days).

In the comfort of your own home. TUESDAYs and WEDNESDAYs.

*Main location coverage: within 10km radius of Inner West/Canterbury NSW.

For outside location coverage and travel fee, check FAQ below.

~~$300~~ $240
*20% off First Consult valid until 30 June 2024

**Private Health Insurance Rebate applies.

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Clinic Practice Lactation Consultation

Initial Visit Lactation Consultation.

90+ mins. In-Person.

In Clinic*. GP and medical support available. MONDAYs and FRIDAYs.

*Fee and T&C of Premier Health clinic applies.

**Private Health Insurance Rebate applies

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Follow-Up Lactation Consultation

Follow up.

60mins. For support after the first visit.

ONLY book AFTER the previous Initial Consultation (Home Visit or In-Clinic). This session can be as a home visit, virtual (telehealth Zoom or phone call), or clinic practice*.

Virtual Consult (60mins) - $ 185

Home Visit (60mins) - $ 200

*For Follow Up in Clinic, Fee and T&C of Premier Health clinic applies.

**Private Health Insurance Rebate applies.

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Short Discussion Consultation

Short Discussion Consultation.

30+ mins. Via Phone Call/Chat.

If you have some breastfeeding questions and feel it may not need a 60-minute consultation.

Works best for clients who had Initial Consultation.

Welcome for clients who have not had Initial Consultation. During the call, we can determine the need for a face-to-face session.

If you need immediate availability, contact us via text and we will get back to you.

30 mins Discussion Call - $ 100

**Private Health Insurance Rebate applies.

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*Please note:

Consultation Fee for Home-visits or Virtual consults is based on duration of consultation up to 1hour (60mins) - 1.5hour (90mins) depending on your booking. Total duration of consultation may vary depending on the length of time you need.

An overtime fee may apply: $100 per 30mins. Travel fee depends on distance outside of main coverage area (FAQ below).

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CintaMama Lactation FAQ

Where is Your Location (Area of Service)?

We are based in Dulwich Hill, NSW.

For clinic practice, I am located in Kogarah, NSW. Consultation with or without a referral is welcome.

For home visits, the main coverage area is within Inner West / Canterbury, NSW and surrounding suburbs. I travel within a 10km radius of Dulwich Hill NSW.

Home visits outside of the catchment often can be considered. *Please text to first check your location and availability BEFORE making your booking. An additional travel fee will be charged $20 for every 10km radius away from the main coverage area, payable during or after the visit via bank transfer.

Virtual (via video or phone call) consultation with you is also an option, if you are located outside this catchment and/or anywhere in Australia.

Please contact/text me to:

check your location for a home visit appointment (and/or travel fee),
enquire about virtual consultation, or
enquire about clinic practice consultation.

Can I Claim Private Health Insurance?

What is the Benefit of Breastfeeding / Lactation Consultation?

Considering Breastfeeding/Lactation Counselling with a Lactation Consultant IBCLC can be beneficial, whether during pregnancy and/or after giving birth.

Here are a few reasons:

1.EDUCATION and PREPARATION DURING PREGNANCY for expectant mothers and support people. This session helps in understanding breastfeeding: what is natural and normal, what challenges may happen and how to navigate, also an opportunity to ask questions and clarify breastfeeding myths, and to receive and be empowered by evidence-based information related to breastfeeding and early days. Equally important is to inspire support people to be mothers' and baby's advocates by knowing how to support mothers with their plans and goals.

2. HELP ADDRESS POTENTIAL CONCERNS (IF ANY), such as past experience of difficulties breastfeeding or other specific circumstances. Discussing these before birth can help to identify issues and plan personalised support to prepare before the baby is born. In medical-related cases, should you wish, your health professional could also be informed and involved for holistic support.

3. INDIVIDUALISED SUPPORT AFTER BIRTH, tailored to specific needs and circumstances of the new mother and baby. Consultations include history taking and thorough breastfeeding assessment, to identify the root cause of possible challenges/breastfeeding difficulties and develop personalised plan with practical tools and options to overcome them. In cases when further medical support is needed, the mother and/or baby would be referred to the appropriate health professional along with a letter explaining their current breastfeeding management and support.

4. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT: Moments of transition from pregnancy, birth, to breastfeeding, can be emotionally intense for mothers. Consultations with Lactation Consultant offer empathetic listening, validation of mother's experience, also providing guidance and emotional support. This can help empower mothers to reconnect and trust her motherly inner instinct, which may improve mothers' sense of calm and confidence as she embarks on the journey of motherhood.

Who is CintaMama Lactation?

CintaMama Lactation was founded in 2023 by Inggita Shintowati IBCLC, MHM, (MBBS) MD.

IBCLC is a credential lactation consultants obtained from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) after passing their examination.

Inggita Shintowati IBCLC, MHM, (MBBS) MD. is a member of Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ), also member of Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and Breastfeeding Advocacy Australia (BAA).