I believe childbirth education is such an essential part of birthing people having an empowered and positive birth experience, so I feel excited and honoured to be a part of that knowledge sharing at MAMA.

I am particularly passionate about postnatal care and breastfeeding support, and love supporting families through the magic and challenges of the first 6 weeks postpartum.

Supporting someone through pregnancy, then checking their newborn, and continuing to care for them as they grow is truly special. Being part of families’ journeys at every age and stage is something I value deeply. 

I had a sense, the way children do about things, that birth - and the bonds formed at birth - hold all the most important secrets about our world. I also sensed I would never be at my happiest unless worked with women and babies. I now know both of these to be true. 

I’m passionate about creating class content & organising workshops that inspire people to lead with curiosity and learn something new that hopefully brings them a sense of ease or excitement.

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

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.

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.

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.