Juno Postnatal Care Half-Day Program
Extended postnatal care with integrated medical and feeding support, delivered over four hours
A 4-hour postnatal care program providing extended medical and feeding support for mothers and babies in the early postnatal period.
This program is designed for families who would benefit from unhurried, coordinated care beyond a standard consultation, in a supportive clinical environment.
What the program includes
Over four hours, care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team and includes a combination of:
Comprehensive postnatal medical assessment of mother and baby
Extended lactation support, including supported feeds (1–2 feeds depending on baby)
Individual 1:1 care with a GP, IBCLC-qualified lactation consultant and postnatal nurse
Observation, guidance and practical education
Opportunities for group or peer discussion (where appropriate)
Care is flexible and responsive to the needs of each family on the day.
We offer space to feel seen, held, validated and encouraged.
Who the program is for
Suitable for:
Families in the early postnatal period (babes 0-6 months welcome)
Feeding difficulties or concerns
Parents seeking extended support following birth
Families wanting coordinated medical and lactation care in one visit
Common focus areas
We provide broad care including, but not limited to:
Feeding Concerns (Breast, Bottle, or combination feeding)
Maternal recovery, pain, bleeding, mood and sleep
Infant weight, growth and wellbeing
Development of Baby Care Skills (Soothing, Reading Baby Cues, Babywearing and Carriers, Play, Development and Sensory Appetite)
Factors Affecting Sleep and Settling and early parenting challenges
Development of a clear feeding or care plan for home
We are ready to meet you wherever you are during this time and aim to make your stay as easy as possible.
Practical Details
Duration: 4 hours (typically 9:00am- 1:00pm)
Care team: General Practitioner, IBCLC-qualified lactation consultant, postnatal nurse
Format: Small group sessions with individualised care
Provided: Snack on arrival and a hearty morning tea, a written plan to take home
Our program is run by Dr Nicole Gale and supported by practice and postnatal nurse, Karen Johnson.
Our Space
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Our space is designed for you and your comfort in mind. Private pods with an electric king single bed and Sacred Bundle bassinet provide a quiet space for you and your baby to settle into.
Dimmable lights and a curtain allow for low sensory downtime and privacy.
If you're in need of rest and sleep, we are able to support you in having a nap.
If you'd prefer not to sleep, each pod has relaxation and chill out tools (iPad and headphones with access to streaming services, podcasts, music and audiobooks).
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Connect in a relaxed area with the team or other families. Within this space you will find tea and coffee space, integrated fridge, our baby change area and Juno library.
This space can be used for group classes and playtime or you are able to move into our separate community space and spread out.
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Juno sits next to the banks of the river, close to historically sacred Indigenous birthing areas that have long held the transition through and beyond birth.
Today there are walking paths, seating and spaces for picnics, rugs and connection with nature.
Fees & Medicare
Total Cost $710*
Total Out-of-Pocket cost with standard Medicare rebate: $507.35
Baby consultations are bulk-billed where a Medicare card is available
*Multiple birth families: additional fees may apply (along with additional Medicare rebates), please contact our reception team for more information.
This program is more financially accessible for families who haven’t reached the Extended Medicare Safety Net, as compared to our full day stay program.
Introductory Offer:
A limited introductory offer is currently available with 20% off out-of-pocket costs. This totals approximately $400 out-of-pocket for the program.
Bookings
To book in, please contact our team on 9910 4004 or email hello@junospecialists.au
Once you have reached out, we will send you an enquiry/ booking pack with further details and confirmation.
You can book in advance before your baby arrives, or after birth.
You do not need a referral from a doctor and can book in yourself individually.
FAQs
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To book in, please contact our team on 9910 4004 or via email hello@junospecialists.au.
On enquiry or at booking, we will send you an enquiry/ booking pack with further details and confirmation.
You can book in advance before your baby arrives, or after birth.
You do not need a referral from a doctor and can book in yourself individually.
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We recognise that the financial outlay of the full day program can be too great for families, especially prior to meeting the EMSN.
Because of this, we developed a modified extended care program to meet the needs of families.
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Yes! We also run a full-day stay program that allows more expansive care, rest and feeding support. More information can be found on our Postnatal & Breastfeeding Day Stay.
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We are currently welcome babies aged 0-6 months. We are unable to accommodate babies more than 6 months at this stage, due to fit-out and safety restrictions.
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We kindly ask that partners assist with checking in and then continue on with their day. We often have people breastfeeding in the space and would like all to feel comfortable to do so.
We have a co-working space in the building on the floor below Juno that can be accessed to allow partners to work on site if desired. Partners are welcome to help with check-in and check-out 20 minutes prior to departure.
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We can accommodate dietary restrictions including dairy free, soy free, vegetarian, vegan, nut free and gluten free food.
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All families are welcome and we would be delighted to support you with your babies. Dr Nicole is a mum of twins and she understands the challenges of accessing services for more than one baby.
For twins, please book as normal with our reception team. If you have triplets or higher order multiples, we would be happy to support you but ask you contact us directly so we can organise enough hands to allow you to have a proper rest on the day.
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You are welcome to come once or more than once, as often as you like. We currently run the program according to demand.