Barbara Glare
Sole Practitioner
Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Contact:
Location:
Panmure, Victoria, Australia
Online
Service delivery method:
In person, phone and online consultations
Services provided:
Breastfeeding and infant sleep information, advice and support.
Bio:
Barb has over 20 years of experience working with breastfeeding families. Barb is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
IBCLCs are health professionals who are:
Recognised around the world as having the only standardised, board certified breastfeeding credential available
Knowledgeable about up-to-date and evidence-based breastfeeding practices
Experienced in a wide variety of breastfeeding situations
Sensitive to the needs of mothers and their children as they work with mothers to meet their breastfeeding goals.
Barb's qualifications include:
BA - University of Melbourne
Dip Ed - University of Melbourne
Diploma in Parent Education - Chisholm Institute
Cert IV Breastfeeding Education (Counselling) - Australian Breastfeeding Association
Cert IV Breastfeeding Education (Community) - Australian Breastfeeding Association
Having a new baby in the family is a special time, but can bring substantial challenges. Barb’s holistic approach to breastfeeding and parenting focuses on building connection and promoting successful breastfeeding to help you reach your parenting goals.
Barb can help you with all aspects of breastfeeding, sleep and parenting. Her special areas of expertise include:
Prenatal education and support
Positioning and attachment
Breast and nipple problems
Dealing with low milk supply or oversupply
Sleep and settling
Colic, reflux, allergies and and unsettled babies
Low weight gain
Strategies for returning to work or study
Breastfeeding babies with special needs
Weaning
Helping your baby to sleep
Barb's services are aimed at assisting families with sleep and lactation.