Gentle care
for mums and bubs.
Evidence-based GP support for breastfeeding challenges, infant sleep, and the first 12 months — when generic advice isn't enough.
From latch and supply issues to settling, feeding, and night waking. Long consults that actually let us understand what's happening — with a GP who has specialist clinical interest in this domain.
time to listen
toddler years
to every visit
Two domains. One clinician.
Most issues sit somewhere between feeding and sleep — they're rarely separate problems. We look at both together.
Feeding support & troubleshooting.
For the moments where generic advice has run out — and you need a clinician who can assess, examine, and intervene if needed.
- Latch & positioning assessment
- Low milk supply & oversupply
- Nipple pain, damage & thrush
- Mastitis & blocked ducts
- Tongue tie assessment & referral
- Slow weight gain & growth concerns
- Weaning & combination feeding
- Returning to work & pumping plans
Settling, sleep & night waking.
Evidence-based, age-appropriate sleep guidance — without rigid programs or sleep-training dogma. What actually works for your baby, in your house.
- Newborn sleep & settling
- Sleep regressions (4, 8, 12, 18 months)
- Frequent night waking
- Day sleep & nap transitions
- Reflux & sleep impact
- Co-sleeping safety & planning
- Toddler sleep transitions
- Parental sleep deprivation support
Time. Curiosity. A real plan.
Listen first
Long consults so we can understand what's actually happening — not just treat the loudest symptom.
Assess clinically
Examination of baby, feeding observation if needed, growth review, and maternal health check.
Make a plan
Written, age-appropriate, practical to follow at 3am. Not a generic handout.
Follow up
Quick review consults to adjust the plan as your baby grows and changes. Continuity matters.
Medicare-rebated. No surprises.
Unlike private lactation consultants, Medicare rebates apply to every visit — bringing real costs well below specialist alternatives.
Breastfeeding & infant sleep fees
Effective 2026 · Mixed billing · Medicare rebate applies
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Initial consultation 30–45 minutes · Detailed assessment & plan$275$125.10$149.90
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Follow-up consultation 15–20 minutes · Plan review & adjustments$92$43.90$48.10
Columns: Our fee · Medicare rebate · Your out-of-pocket gap. Bulk billing available for children under 5, pension & DVA cardholders. Confirm with reception.
Before you book.
The questions parents ask most often when booking their first visit with Dr Chiu.
Do I need a referral?
No referral required. You can book directly via HotDoc or call reception.
How is this different from a lactation consultant (IBCLC)?
Both are valuable. The key differences: Dr Chiu is a medical doctor, so she can prescribe (e.g. for thrush, mastitis), order pathology, and assess maternal health alongside infant feeding. Medicare rebates apply — most IBCLC consults aren't rebated. For complex cases, we often work alongside IBCLCs.
Can I bring my partner or support person?
Yes — strongly encouraged. Having a second pair of ears (and hands) during a long consult helps everyone retain the plan. Older siblings are welcome too.
Will my baby need to feed during the appointment?
Often yes — and that's helpful. If feeding is the issue, observing a feed during the visit gives Dr Chiu real information that descriptions can't. Come prepared to feed if it's near a feed time.
How soon can I book?
Most patients are seen within a week. For urgent feeding or weight concerns in a newborn, call reception — we'll find the earliest slot possible.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Baby's blue book / Personal Health Record, your Medicare card, a list of what you've already tried, and any feeding logs or sleep notes from the last 1–2 weeks if you've been keeping them.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Book a visit with Dr Chiu — and bring everything you've been carrying about feeding and sleep. We'll work through it together.