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Kate Maynard

Registered Nurse, Endorsed Midwife and Lactation Consultant
* Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6weeks *

Kate initially worked as a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse for many years at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane before becoming a Midwife (2012) and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (2016).

Kate earned her endorsement as a Midwife in 2024 which enables her to prescribe appropriate scheduled medicines, request appropriate pathology within her midwifery scope and provide Medicare rebates during pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postnatally.

A passionate advocate for families, Kate gives evidence-based advice to ensure all parents can make informed choices. Kate also has a special interest in infant feeding and sleep.

Kate is a mum of 3 – her 3 proudest achievements. In her spare time, you will find Kate with her family, gardening, trying to become a better cook and raising a growing number of animals.

Kate sees patients at our Fairfield clinic, as well as telehealth, consultations and home visits.

Dr Sonja Morgan

General Practitioner & Lactation Consultant

BA, BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, IBCLC

Dr Sonja Morgan is a thoughtful general practitioner and lactation consultant who enjoys all areas of general practice. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Queensland in 2003 and her general practice qualification in 2009.

Her passion lies with maternal and child health care. She is an experienced Possums practitioner, and runs the shared medical appointments at Highgate Hill .

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Alison Chambers

Endorsed Midwife & Paediatric Nurse

* Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6weeks *

After many years experience as a Paediatric Nurse overseas and at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Alison obtained further qualifications as a Midwife, as well as having three children of her own. She has a breadth of experience in antenatal, postnatal and infant care both in the hospital, community and home visit setting. With her gentle and caring manner, Alison is able to provide practical advice during pregnancy and to new parents. Alison established the weekly parents group and runs a bulk-billed midwife clinic for pregnant mums and infants on Tuesday and Wednesday at Sherwood and is available for bookings on Fridays at Highgate Hill. She is also available other days/times by appointment. Home visits available for known patients. Please call to book in.

Lara Rossback

Midwife & Practice Nurse

Lara spent several years working in women's health, oncology, high dependency and neonatal special care after gained her nursing degree in Melbourne. She went on to study midwifery and worked as a midwife in Sydney before having her daughter. Since returning to work she has gained experience working in general practice and completed her nurse immuniser qualification.

She has a special interest in women's health, maternity care and paediatrics. Lara enjoys building relationships within our community and supporting families as they grow and change. Lara provides drop in weights and bub checkups on Wednesday afternoons at our Highgate Hill clinic.

Sam Foster

Lactation Consultant & Endorsed Midwife

* Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6weeks *

Sam is a kind and caring Midwife and Lactation Consultant experienced in all areas of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period including lactation and infant feeding. She qualified as a Midwife in the UK in 1997 and worked in the community and the hospital until she emigrated to Brisbane in 2011. Sam was delighted to certify as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2012 and has enjoyed working in both rural and tertiary referral hospitals in Queensland in a Midwifery and Lactation Consultant capacity. She is able to provide comprehensive assessments of lactation and breastfeeding which includes full oral assessments for suspected tongue ties. Her passion is in ensuring parents are provided with the skills and knowledge to feel empowered to achieve their feeding goals and providing individualised patient-focused care.

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