I have worked in the birth arena for over forty-five years, attending births, educating countless birthing women and their partners, also offering counselling and birth debriefing. 

What I love most about my role is to support new families in the rollercoaster of (preparing for) postpartum. To give them knowledge, skills, hope and support, to achieve their goals and even more important to feel heard, seen and supported in this intense time.

I especially love facilitating some of the free feeding drop-in sessions that run twice weekly, they are such a great opportunity for women to seek some general advice and support from an IBCLC and meet other mothers.

There is so much in the traditional hospital and birthing system that is missing, misunderstood or stacked against the mother and I feel so lucky to be able to contribute to the evidence-based, women-centred practice at MAMA.

I am passionate about being able to support our team of midwives, lactation consultants and allied health practitioners – they all do such important work and to be able to support them is very rewarding.

I love getting to know clients over the course of their pregnancy to then meet their gorgeous little humans!  

I love organising, and I absolutely love to help and support people. My role at MAMA helps me do both, and it feels so rewarding!

It’s a privilege to hold space for women, to offer women safe and supportive ways to connect, and to build community in the place I call home. 

Treatment is not one-size-fits-all so I always take the time to learn where my patients are at to be able to provide individualised care.

I love helping parents, and when I see them come into the clinic a couple of months later and they look like parenting professionals, it's nice to think that maybe I had a hand in supporting their journey.

Yoga has greatly supported me throughout my pregnancies and into motherhood, and this, along with my experience as a teacher, energises a particular passion for holding space and educating women.

Knowledge is power, and the more we know about our bodies (especially a part of our bodies that many have been taught to feel shame or embarrassment about) the more we can understand and use it to its full potential.   

I am passionate about the natural healing properties of essential oils and the ability to tailor my massage treatments to the individual.

Just as MAMA pioneered the first holistic private midwifery centre in Victoria, I believe our mentee program and sustainable midwifery model is the only one of its kind in Australia. I am looking towards the future of MAMA and private midwifery practice with gratitude.

To this day I remember my midwife and the impact she has had on my life- I want to be that support for other families. 

I am passionate about creating a space where mothers and birthing people feel truly held, informed, and confident to make choices that are right for them.

Cally is currently on maternity leave.

I am passionate about women knowing their choices and feeling empowered to make the right decision for themselves.

Childbearing and child raising asks everything of you – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. No one should have to navigate this time without love and care and guidance.

My most favourite thing about being a midwife is seeing the light in the eyes of empowered parents. Especially with breastfeeding! What an honour it is to be a part of this journey, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.