Kate Maynard

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 supports mothers & families with:

- Breastfeeding education & guidance

- Preparing for baby & breastfeeding

- Latching difficulties

- Pumping education & advice

- Sleep & settling support

- Expressing & storing milk strategies

- Breast health concerns (e.g. mastitis)

- Building confidence with feeding & newborn care

- Evidence-based advice you can trust

- Under-supply and oversupply

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.