Welcome to Queensland Lactation & Feeding Specialists.
With decades of experience, we proudly serve Brisbane & Queensland families, focussing on lactation, nutrition, allergy, and feeding & swallowing difficulties. Our team of skilled Lactation Consultants, Speech Pathologists, and Dietitians is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of your baby or child.
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With each clinician having 10-20+ years’ experience, we help infants and toddlers with complex medical and developmental needs
Our Brisbane Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Paediatric Speech Pathologists & Paediatric Dietitians bring a wealth of skill, experience and expertise to support a wide range of feeding & growth challenges.
At our Brisbane feeding clinic, we love to help babies and children feed & thrive, however they are fed. Our team has decades of experience in tertiary paediatric hospitals & neonatal units treating
Queensland’s complex patients.
We are excited to share this level of evidence-based care with families throughout Brisbane and Queensland.
Our dedicated Brisbane-based feeding clinic offers appointments in our Paddington clinic or via telehealth. Home, daycare/school or hospice visits are also available on request for some services.
How can we help your family?
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We can help get your breastfeeding journey off to the best possible start with an Antenatal Feeding Session with one of our experienced Lactation Consultants. Tailored to your specific circumstances, our Brisbane Lactation Consultants can guide you whether you are a first-time breasteeding parent, looking to prevent previous breastfeeding challenges, or are planning for a more complex medical situation.
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Whether you’re experiencing one of the many common challenges associated with breastfeeding, or a more complex scenario, our Brisbane Lactation Consultants or Paediatric Speech Pathologists can help to optimise your full breastfeeding potential.
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Feeding challenges aren’t limited to breastfeeding. Our dedicated Paediatric Speech Pathologists are experienced in helping a wide range of Bottle Feeding problems.
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Our dedicated feeding clinic provides evidence-based, unbiased assessment and recommendations for tongue tie, lip tie and other oral ties. Our Lactation Consultants or Paediatric Speech Pathologists can help assess your baby’s oral structures and function for feeding.
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Is your baby having trouble accepting or transitioning to a range of solid foods? Our Paediatric Speech Pathologists can guide your family, whatever the underlying cause. Our Brisbane based Infant Dietitians can also advise on optimising the nutrition in your baby’s food - particularly if your baby is experiencing slow growth or allergies or intolerances.
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Our Paediatric Dietitians can help to optimise your child’s nutrition for growth and development. Whether you have a baby, busy toddler, active child or older teenager, our Paediatric Dietitians can guide you with practical nutrition advice.
Visit us in our Brisbane clinic, or book a telehealth appointment.
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If your baby is experiencing slow weight gain or signs of ‘failure to thrive’, our Paediatric Dietitians can create an individualised plan to support your baby or child’s growth & your family’s feeding goals.
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We have a special interest in Infant Allergy and can help your family to navigate through the challenges of assessment and management. Book an appointment with one of our Brisbane based Paediatric Dietitians to discuss your concerns and develop a plan.
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Our Brisbane feeding clinic team members have supported many families over many years through their tube feeding journeys, whether longer term or temporary use. If your baby or child has become dependent on tube feeding, talk to us about a tube weaning strategy. Our Paediatric Speech Pathologists and Dietitians have years of experience in tube weaning plans.
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We are passionate about improving the quality of life for children and young people with a complex disability.
Our Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Complex Needs) can provide comprehensive assessment of your child’s swallowing and optimise their eating and drinking.
Our Paediatric Dietitians can guide you in nutrition and growth, whether your child is fed with food, formula, blended meals - or any combination of these.
Our Services.
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Lactation Consultants
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Paediatric Speech Pathologists
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Paediatric Dietitians
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Paediatric Physiotherapy
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Paediatric Occupational Therapy
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Education & Training
Meet Our Team.
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Karrie Jardine
DIRECTOR, LEAD PAEDIATRIC SPEECH PATHOLOGIST & LACTATION CONSULTANT (IBCLC)
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Suzanne Oram
LEAD LACTATION CONSULTANT (IBCLC)
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Brigitte Corcoran
LEAD PAEDATRIC DIETITIAN - INFANTS, CHILDREN & ALLERGY
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Sally Clarke
ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - INFANTS
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Claire Radford
ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC SPEECH PATHOLOGIST - CHILDREN
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Miranda Campbell
LEAD PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FEEDING & DEVELOPMENTAL
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Bronagh McAlinden
LEAD PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPIST - RESPIRATORY & DEVELOPMENTAL
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Sara O'Neill
ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC DIETITIAN - INFANTS & CHILDREN
Our Clinic.
Our warm, welcoming and inclusive clinic for infants, children & teens is conveniently located in Paddington, Brisbane. With free & easy on-street parking, it is easily accessible from both north and south sides of Brisbane.
Home Visit & Online Appointments are also available for some services.
Education & Training.
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We provide Clinical Supervision for Speech Pathologists and Dietitians.
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Talk to us about professional development sessions for your practice.
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We are happy to consult with clinicians regarding complex cases.
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Workshops in Infant Feeding & Nutrition are now available
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