​​LACTATION AND TONGUE-TIE APPOINTMENTS

Many families find the information about breastfeeding conflicting, and tongue-tie is frequently dismissed as a cause of difficulty. We aim to answer your questions clearly and provide a range of strategies that you can implement yourself as you gain confidence in feeding your baby.
We believe that mothers are the experts, and we want you to trust yourself and your baby. When mothers follow their instincts, babies thrive.
Breastfeeding difficulties arise firstly because of misinformation, and secondly, there can be an anatomical challenge that contributes to problems. When misinformation together with a physical (anatomical) difficulty such as tongue-tie, feeding can be more difficult. 
Australia has failed to train its health workers about breastfeeding and offers no consumer protections on products related to infant feeding. This means many recommendations for managing breastfeeding challenges are commercially influenced using fictional numerical norms (expressing, triple feeding, measuring nipples, timed feedings etc), branded items and a plethora of unproven devices. 
​Click ​here for our Frequently Asked Questions 

Premier Health will be closed for the following dates:
Wed 22Oct to Mon 01Dec inclusive.
We will re-open on Tue 02Dec.
 
Lactation-only services (no surgical procedures) may be available with our lactation consultant Inggita for Lactation home-visits for Inner West/Canterbury NSW area & surrounding suburbs.  (Other areas may be considered, fees may apply).
For further information, please contact Inggita on 0421 598 483 (WhatsApp) or
email:    [email protected]  


​REGULAR OPENING HOURS

​(In-person GP consultations by paid appointment.  Telehealth available, where eligible)
MONDAY to FRIDAY:  9.00am to 3.00pm
​SATURDAY/SUNDAY:  Closed
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:  Closed
Telephone:  02 9581 8888    Email:  [email protected]
​​Emails are not monitored on a 24/7 basis & we are unable to attend to health issues via email due to privacy/security concerns. 
​​Please make an appointment (fees apply) or request a telehealth consultation (if eligible).

If you require medical assistance after hours, SYDNEY MEDICAL SERVICE is available for home visits
on weekdays from 6pm  &   Saturdays from 12pm – please call 8724 6300.

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

We value your decision to breastfeed, please let us support you to be ​successful and gain confidence. Don't suffer another moment! BOOK TODAY

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Closed from Wed 22nd October 2025 to 1st December 2025 inclusive. Reopening Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

EMERGENCIES - CALL 000

FOR URGENT CARE Please visit a local GP, Medical Centre, Urgent Care Centre or ​Local Hospital emergency department. ​

FOR AFTER-HOURS NON-URGENT CARE CALL
Sydney Medical Service 8724 6300  or  St George GP After-Hours 9553 0795

Meet Our Team

DR ANTHONY NIGRO

M.B.,B.S. University of Sydney
​Dr Nigro has been practicing as a GP since 1984 in the St George area of Sydney and is able to offer consultations in Italian as well as English. 
Special interests:
Dr Nigro can offer services such as:
 - Medical support for breastfeeding
 - Tongue tie and lip tie release 
 - General Check ups
 - Family planning
 - Vaccinations
 - Minor surgery: stitching cuts, removal of moles and sunspots 
 - Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for sunspots and warts
 - Workers compensation 
 - Sports medicine

DALE HANSSON

RN, CFHN, Dip Breastfeeding Management, IBCLC, NMBAA Mentor
Dale has been a lactation consultant in private practice for 23 years. She was a founding member of the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals (IATP), has served as a BFHI Educator and Lead Assessor, local and international speaker, health professional trainer and mentor supervisor. Dale served the profession as a Director on the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners from 2013-2016 and as a Director at Breastfeeding Advocacy Australia 2019 - 2024. Dale has been a referral and treatment point for tongue-tie since 2008. The experience gained from careful collection of practice data and reflection of the outcomes of dyads (both breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding) over 16 years (8000+procedures) offers a unique perspective on managing feeding concerns, the decision to treat a frenulum and supporting feeding before, during and after a functional release. Dale considers that each dyad is unique and must be evaluated individually. Dale is the proud mother of five sons, including twins.
Special Interests:
 - Tongue and lip ties
 - Concerns about milk supply
 - Induced lactation 
 - Breastfeeding premature babies
 - Re-lactation
 - Breastfeeding multiples

INGGITA SHINTOWATI

MBBS, MD, MHM, IBCLC,
NMM (Nurturing Mothers Mentor BAA), Cert IV Breastfeeding Edu. (Counselling).
​Inggita is a former physician turned Lactation Consultant.  She stepped away from her medical career to focus on raising her children & discovered her passion in helping new parents navigate breastfeeding.  Her journey into breastfeeding support began in 2017 through volunteering & studies, & she became certified as an IBCLC in early 2023.

Inggita can provide Lactation Consultations in fluent English and Bahasa Indonesia.

​Special Interests:
 - Oral & tie assessment related to infant feeding,  pre- & post-tie release support
 - Breastfeeding preparation during pregnancy
 - Supporting culturally diverse & neurodivergent mothers
 - Breastfeeding support for Postnatal Anxiety/Depression
​ - Gentle Nurture Parenting since birth

Find us at:

Suite 1E, Level 1  /  4 Belgrave Street,  Kogarah NSW 2217
Phone:  02 9581 8888   Email:  [email protected]
​Parking available at the car park in Derby Street -  Fees Apply
Our email is not monitored on a 24/7 basis & we are unable to attend to health issues via email. 
​Please make an appointment (fees apply) or request a telehealth consultation (if eligible).

Accreditation

This means we have been assessed against the standards of safety and quality set by AGPAL and have achieved full accreditation.  Look for the AGPAL certificate on our wall.  You can be assured that our facilities and services are continually monitored and reviewed to ensure a high level of patient care within a modern, comfortable and safe environment.

Consumer Health Information

Reliable, up-to-date consumer information about many health issues, including medications can be found at the website of the Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). You can also find information about your rights as a patient and the Code of Ethics for those working in general practice. the address is www.racgp.org.au

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