When I was young, I wanted to be a midwife, but I got a great job straight out of school and then life happened. A successful career saw me managing an office in the property/finance sector. I loved that job.

Then ten years ago baby Mackenzie came along and turned my life upside down! I loved Kenzie too, in fact I absolutely adored her (still do!) but I’m someone who needs structure and thrives on organisation. Being a new parent isn’t conducive to either of those things. I felt unprepared for how someone so little could cause such huge changes. I struggled with the adaptation to motherhood more than I like to admit.

I didn’t trust my maternal instincts and was desperate for guidance. Breastfeeding didn’t come naturally to me and I was given conflicting advice by midwives on how to do it. Dealing with the inconsistency was hard. I was vulnerable, not only did I need education I needed emotional support and empathy. Yet some of the midwives seemed to lack compassion. My husband was amazing but although he changed nappies he really didn’t know how else he could help me. I decided that I needed to do something so that I could give women, and their partners, the advice and support they need during this life changing experience.

After years of study and many sleepless nights I became a Registered Midwife. Later I qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I then did further study to gain accreditation as an Endorsed Midwife. This endorsement meant I was eligible for a Medicare Provider Number and therefore until six weeks postpartum I’m able to offer bulk billing (for video consultations) and my clients are entitled to a Medicare rebate for most services. All these qualifications come with requirements for continued learning which ensures that any information I provide is current and of the highest professional standard. 

My aim is to educate couples, toward the end of pregnancy, about what to expect once their baby arrives. Then support them while they learn to trust their parenting instincts and choices after they take their baby home. My dream is that by sharing my knowledge of newborn behaviour and reassuring parents that everything they’re experiencing is normal I can make a difference in the lives of as many families as possible. If you book a consultation with me I’ll be there to support you without judgement and guide you while you develop the confidence to relax and follow your intuition when it comes to caring for your baby your way.