Our Experts

Hello, we are Helen & Karen and we are the founders of Nurturing Nurses. We each bring over 25 years of experience in Neonatal and Paediatric Nursing and still work in clinical practice in a Special Care Nursery in a Brisbane based Maternity unit. We are also Certified Infant Massage Instructors and want to share with you our extensive knowledge of newborns through our in-person Newborn Care Masterclass and our range of online Infant Massage videos.

We are dedicated to empowering families with the confidence, skills, and reassurance they need through education, hands-on support and evidence based practices both within our classes and online instruction videos. Our Masterclass is delivered by expert Neonatal Nurses who are devoted to teaching and assisting parents in their journey through the early weeks with a newborn. The class is both informative and practical, with opportunities for hands on practice and a bespoke question and answer session. Demonstrations include bathing, swaddling, nappy changes, infant massage principles, cord care, settling techniques, home safety and much more.

We have a wealth of experience of the developing newborn and are both mothers ourselves,  We offer to you a series of online videos for purchase to teach you the benefits of Infant Massage, whether you are seeking a remedy for digestive issues such as colic, or if you simply want to enhance bonding and attachment with your baby. These videos, once purchased are yours to keep and watch any time you want, working through at your own pace.  Videos can be purchased via direct links on our website. We also offer a range of free educational videos through our YouTube channel relating to aspects of Infant Massage and ‘All Things Baby’.

A passionate lifestyle photographer based here in Sydney on the Northern Beaches. I specialise in a wide range of photography. From family portraiture of life’s beautiful moments, to helping small businesses create some unique visual content for their online presence. ​

My style is very natural and honest. I prefer shooting in natural light as it constantly challenges my creativity, but also I feel it tells a richer, deeper story. I create art out of the real moments, capturing you and your story exactly how it is. ​

I’m all about trying new things and having fun with my projects. I work very closely with my clients/families to achieve the right aesthetic in images so the overall outcome exceeds expectations.

If you’d like to discuss travel to an area outside those listed, I’d be happy to chat.

Gidget Foundation Australia is the leading and largest national provider of perinatal mental health services, supporting the mental health of expectant and new parents to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care.

Gidget House® provides free* individual psychological counselling services for expectant, new and potential parents throughout the perinatal period (from conception until the baby is 12 months old). Gidget Houses are physical locations across 38 sites Australia-wide, where families can access support face-to-face with a clinician. However, the model of care is flexible and lends itself to a blended mode of appointment delivery via telehealth or in person.

Gidget Houses are accessible, and GFA’s perinatal mental health specialist clinicians provide warm, compassionate, holistic care to ensure clients feel respected, and the needs of each unique family are met. A GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan is required to access services for free.

Other support services such as online peer support community groups (for mums, dads, expectant parents) and resources. You can visit www.gidgetfoundation.org.au for more information.

*No out-of-pocket expenses under the Medicare Better Access Initiative.