About Sara

"I am here for you, to help you realise your power and the incredible gift you are giving your baby."

I have practiced in public maternity wards, public lactation clinics and in private clinics as well. I have a beautiful home clinic, in the lovely Moggill area, or I can come to you. I know how hard it is to get anywhere on time with a baby!

I would also love to introduce you to Jennifer, a doula, mother of a beautiful little girl, and my IBCLC student. You will see her in clinic (most often with her daughter in tow) as well as on telehealth consults.

Sara Couchman, Lactation Consultant

What makes my approach unique

There are many wonderful IBCLCs, and each consultant brings their own experience, training, and perspective to supporting families. What makes my approach unique is the combination of professional expertise and lived experience.

Alongside my clinical training and experience as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I have also navigated feeding challenges with my own children. I understand firsthand how overwhelming, emotional, and exhausting feeding difficulties can be. Because of this, I approach every family with deep empathy and without judgement.

My work focuses not just on positioning and latch, but on identifying the root cause of feeding difficulties.

My goal is always to help you understand what is happening, feel supported, and leave with a clear, practical plan that works for you and your baby.

Most importantly, I know that every feeding journey is different. Whether breastfeeding is going smoothly or feels incredibly difficult, you deserve support that is evidence-based, compassionate, and tailored to your family.

Village Lactation Clinic Space

Your Space

The Moggill clinic is designed to feel like a sanctuary. A quiet, calm environment where you can take a breath, feed comfortably, and speak openly without the clinical harshness of a traditional medical office.

If leaving the house is too much right now, I offer home visits throughout Brisbane, bringing that same standard of care and calm directly to your living room.

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Professional Development

A commitment to ongoing, evidence-based education.

2026
  • Breastfeeding Conferences — Lactation: Evidence, Innovation and Care
  • MyoMunchee Australia — MyoMunchee Bebe Practitioner
2025
  • Breastfeeding Conferences – Clinical Skills Package
  • Breastfeeding Conferences – Infant Feeding and Allergy
  • Intuitive Parenting Network – Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Masterclass for IBCLCs
  • Intuitive Parenting Network – Serrapeptase in Tongue Ties
  • Babies in Common – Pumping and Feeding Gear for IBCLCs
  • Hug Your Baby — Sharing Baby's Behaviour
  • Lactation Education Resources — Supporting Bottle Feeding Skills
  • Intuitive Parenting Network — The Older Baby: Resolving Unresolved Breastfeeding Challenges
  • Skilled Lactation Solutions — Nursing the Neurodivergent
2024
  • Breastfeeding Conferences – Techniques Package
  • Enhance Myofunction Mastery – Insights on Tongue Tie from Toddler Years to Adulthood
  • Enhance Myofunction Mastery – Myofunction Mastery: Advanced Tongue Tie and Orofacial Education
  • Tongue Tie Institute – Bodywork and Oral Restrictions
  • Tongue Tie Institute – Advanced Course: Children and Adults
2023
  • Tongue Tie Institute – Foundation Course
  • Tongue Tie Institute – Advanced Course: Infants and Toddlers