Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutrition is so important for growth, play, concentration, learning, mental, physical health, and wellbeing. Our specialist Paediatric & Family Dietitian & Lactation Consultant, Nicole Bando, provides feeding and nutritional advice for infants through to adults, to help families grow strong and happy. Nicole provides expertise in a range of concerns that include (not limited to):
0-12 years:
- Breast/bottle/mixed feeding
- Fussy eating
- Toddler, preschool and primary-school nutrition
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Starting solids
- Growth & weight concerns
- Gastrointestinal issues (e.g. constipation, low FODMAP diets, Coeliac disease)
- Vegetarian and vegan diets
- Family-centred nutrition
- Concerns about body image and nutrition
Female and Family Health:
- Pregnancy nutrition
- Gestational Diabetes
- Nutrition for new parents
- Nutrition for breastfeeding
- Gastrointestinal issues (e.g. low FODMAP diet, Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Vegetarian and vegan diets
- Positive body & food relationships
- Nutrition for hormonal changes (PCOS, endometriosis and menopause)
Additional services include:
- Meal planning for individuals or families
- Family-based nutrition assessment and advice
HOME CONSULTATIONS
Getting out and about with a new baby can be challenging. To make life easier for you, an appointment can be arranged for either in the clinic, or in the comfort of your home.
Getting out and about with a new baby can be challenging. To make life easier for you, an appointment can be arranged for either in the clinic, or in the comfort of your home.
- A referral isn’t essential, but may help to provide useful background information.
- Most Australian health funds provide a rebate for Accredited Practising Dietitian, that is dependent on level of cover.
- Some patients may be eligible for a rebate for up to 5 visits per calendar year, through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for a chronic health condition. Please discuss this with your GP.
