Feeding support
Breastfeeding assessment (positioning, attachment, milk supply), bottle and combination feeding guidance, and gentle help through fussy feeding.
Family-centred infant care
Gentle support for feeding, settling and your baby's growing brain.
Neurodevelopmental care for babies and the parents who love them — in clinic at Young Street Medical, via telehealth, and at your pace.
Opening Monday 11 January 2027. Bookings available from December 2026.
Our approach
Care that wraps around the whole family
Every baby arrives with their own temperament, their own rhythm and their own developing nervous system. Rather than applying a schedule, we begin by understanding yours — how your baby feeds, how they signal, how they settle, and how the days and nights are really going for you.
From there we build a plan that is evidence-based, unhurried and genuinely achievable at home. No pressure, no cry-it-out, no judgement.
Every family is welcome here. This is an LGBTQI+ inclusive practice. Two-mum and two-dad families, trans and non-binary parents, single parents by choice, foster, adoptive and surrogacy families, and parents feeding at the breast, chest, bottle, tube or any combination — all are supported. Tell us your pronouns and the words you use for your body, your feeding and your family, and those are the words we will use too.
What we offer
Support through the early months
Settling & sleep
Responsive settling and routine support for newborns and infants, grounded in Neuroprotective Developmental Care rather than rigid schedules.
Growth monitoring
Weight and growth monitoring across the first year, tracked in your NSW Personal Health Record (Blue Book), with GP liaison at Young Street Medical or your preferred GP where extra input is needed.
Parent support
A warm, judgement-free space for new and existing parents — because settled babies begin with supported, confident parents.
Consultations
Simple, transparent pricing
Consultations run Monday mornings from Young Street Medical, Wollongong. Follow-ups can be in clinic or via telehealth.
All fees are in Australian dollars and are the total amount payable — there are no additional charges. Nursing consultations of this kind are not eligible for a Medicare rebate, and private health rebates are not available. Fees are the same for every family; no discounts or time-limited offers apply.
Face-to-face · 90 minutes
Initial consultation
$250
A full feeding and mothercraft assessment, with a practical plan you can take home.
Three consultations
Support package
$375
One face-to-face initial consultation plus two follow-ups, in clinic or via telehealth.
In clinic or telehealth
Follow-up consultation
$150
A shorter reassessment to fine-tune feeding, settling and routine as your baby grows.
Meet Brita
Registered Nurse with NICU experience
I'm Brita Golsby-Smith, a registered nurse with a NICU background, currently a practice nurse at Young Street Medical and training toward IBCLC certification. I've sat with a lot of tired, worried parents — and I know how much difference the right support at the right moment makes.
I'm also training with the Possums NDC Institute in Neuroprotective Developmental Care, an evidence-based framework for breastfeeding, infant sleep and cry-fuss support. My practice is warm, unhurried and family-centred.
Registered Nurse (Ahpra registered)Studying toward IBCLC certificationNICU experiencePossums NDC trainingAPNA insured
A typical visit
What to expect in a session
A calm, unhurried appointment designed around your baby's pace and your questions.
Before you arrive
You will receive a brief intake form so we can make the most of our time together. Bring your baby, any feeding gear you use, your NSW Personal Health Record (Blue Book) or recent weights, and a list of questions — partners and support people are welcome.
In the room
Young Street Medical is set up as a quiet, comfortable space with no clock-watching. There is time to feed, change, settle, or simply sit while we talk through what is happening for you.
The assessment
We will look at feeding (breast, bottle, or both), your baby's cues, settling and sleep, and any growth concerns. We talk through what you are already noticing about your baby, I listen carefully to what matters most to you, and every decision is made together.
The plan
You leave with a clear, practical, written plan that fits your family — not a generic routine. Follow-up support is available in clinic or via telehealth as your baby grows and things change.
Questions
Common questions
What happens during the Initial Consultation?
The initial consultation runs for 90 minutes in clinic. I take a full history, observe a feed if possible, assess settling and sleep, and we build a practical, written plan you can take home.
How does the Support Package work?
The Support Package includes one face-to-face Initial Consultation plus two follow-up sessions, in clinic or via telehealth. Most families use the first follow-up within a week or two to fine-tune the plan, and the second a little later as routines shift. Follow-ups are shorter and focused on progress.
Can follow-ups be done by telehealth?
Yes. Follow-up consultations can be held by phone or video call, which is especially helpful when you're settling back into rhythm at home and just need a quick check-in. We'll arrange a time that suits your baby's day.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to book a feeding and settling consultation. If I notice anything that needs medical review, I can liaise with your GP at Young Street Medical or your chosen doctor with your permission.
What should I bring?
Bring your baby, any feeding equipment you use (bottles, formula, breast pump, nipple shields, cloths), your NSW Personal Health Record (Blue Book) or recent weight measurements if you have them, and a list of questions. Partners and support people are welcome.
Good to know
Cancellations & rescheduling
Babies are unpredictable — these guidelines keep things fair while leaving room for the days that don’t go to plan.
Initial consultation
- Paid in full at the time of booking to secure your Monday morning slot.
- Reschedule free of charge with more than 24 hours' notice.
- Cancel with more than 24 hours' notice for a full refund.
- Inside 24 hours, 50% is retained; no-shows are charged in full.
Support package
- Paid upfront and valid for six months from your first consultation.
- Individual sessions can be rescheduled free with 24 hours' notice.
- Refundable pro-rata (at single-session rates) before your second consult.
- Non-refundable once two of the three consultations are used.
Follow-up consultation
- Paid at booking, whether in clinic or via telehealth.
- Reschedule or cancel free with more than 24 hours' notice.
- Inside 24 hours, 50% is retained; no-shows are charged in full.
- Telehealth sessions are moved to the next available Monday slot.
How to reschedule or cancel
All appointments — initial consultations, package sessions and follow-ups — need at least 24 hours’ notice to be changed or cancelled.
- 1Email brita.golsbysmith@icloud.com or call 0406 530 479 with your name, the date and time of your session, and whether you would like to reschedule or cancel.
- 2If rescheduling, include one or two preferred Mondays. You'll receive written confirmation of the new time, and a fresh calendar invite.
- 3If cancelling with more than 24 hours' notice, your refund is processed to the original payment method within 5 business days.
- 4Inside 24 hours, 50% of the fee is retained; sessions missed without notice are charged in full.
Privacy: please keep reschedule messages brief and avoid sending detailed health information by email or SMS. Anything you do send is stored and handled under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 — see the Privacy Policy.
If your baby is unwell, or you are, please don’t come in — message Brita and she’ll move your session at no cost. Sessions missed without notice are charged in full.
Clinic location
Young Street Medical, Wollongong
Consultations are held at Young Street Medical, a warm and accessible clinic space in Wollongong.
Street parking is available nearby, and the clinic is close to public transport for easy access with a pram.
Young Street Medical
Wollongong, NSW
Monday clinic: 9am – 12pm
Important information
Scope of practice, safety and privacy
Scope of practice
Brita Golsby-Smith is a Registered Nurse registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through Ahpra (registration number NMW0002327674), and is studying toward IBCLC certification. She is not a medical practitioner and does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. Consultations provide feeding, settling and general infant care support within a registered nurse's scope of practice.
Not a substitute for medical care
Information on this website is general in nature and is not individual clinical advice. Outcomes vary between families and no particular result can be guaranteed. Please continue to see your GP, child and family health nurse or paediatrician for medical concerns.
In an emergency
If your baby is unwell, having difficulty breathing, is very difficult to rouse, or you are concerned about their safety or your own, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department. For 24-hour health advice call healthdirect on 1800 022 222, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Privacy and your records
Health information collected during your consultation is handled in line with the Privacy Act 1988 and stored securely. Information is only shared with your GP or another practitioner with your consent, except where the law requires otherwise. You may request access to your records at any time.
Evidence and referenced training
Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC) is a framework developed by the Possums NDC Institute and described in the peer-reviewed literature. References to training and frameworks describe Brita's education and approach; they are not claims of superior outcomes over other services.
Feedback, not testimonials
In line with the National Law and Ahpra's advertising guidelines, this website does not publish patient testimonials or reviews. Feedback and concerns are welcome directly by email or phone, and can also be raised with the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission.