Isabella is an IBCLC, Registered Nurse, mother to one and the founder of Bond Lactation Consulting.
Becoming a parent comes with a lot of advice, opinions and expectations, and feeding your baby can sometimes feel like one of the biggest things to get ‘right’. Isabella believes it doesn’t have to be that way.
Through Bond Lactation Consulting, Isabella provides warm, evidence-based and judgement-free feeding support for families across Brisbane. Whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding, navigating the early days, managing pumping or expressing, introducing bottles, combination feeding or working through feeding challenges, Isabella is there to help you feel informed, confident and supported every step of the way.
With a background in neonatal intensive care and paediatric nursing, Isabella brings both clinical experience and a genuine understanding of life with a baby. She also holds a Master of Teaching, reflecting her passion for education and helping families understand the ‘why’ behind infant feeding. As a mum herself, Isabella knows that feeding plans need to work not just for your baby, but for you and your family too.
Bond Lactation Consulting offers personalised in-home and clinic consultations, with each session centred around your baby, your goals and what is happening for your family right now. Isabella takes the time to listen, observe a feed and work alongside you to understand what is going on, before developing practical strategies you can confidently use at home. Every family leaves with a clear, individualised plan and ongoing support to help put it into practice.
There is no one ‘right’ way to feed a baby. Breastfeeding, expressed breast milk, formula or a combination can all be part of a happy, healthy feeding journey. The goal is not perfection. It’s helping you feel informed, confident and supported in the choices that are right for your family.
Based in Bulimba, Brisbane, Bond Lactation Consulting helps families feel less overwhelmed and more confident as they navigate infant feeding, from those first feeds through to the many changes that come along the way.
Bachelor of Nursing
Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (specialising in Neonatal Care)
Master of Teaching
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
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Article - Louise Barton + Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
In many households, the mental and emotional work of managing a family, often called the invisible load, falls disproportionately on mothers. It's not just about doing tasks; it's about carrying the mental checklist: remembering appointments, organising activities, planning meals, and anticipating everyone's needs. Over time, this invisible mental load can lead to resentment, overwhelm, and burnout.
Article - Kylee Shepherd (Ma Wisdom)
Becoming a parent doesn’t just change your life; it reshapes the whole family. As new mums navigate sleepless nights, identity shifts, and the steep learning curve of parenthood, their own parents are experiencing a transition too. That’s where modern grandparent workshops come in. Across Australia, these programs are helping families strengthen connection, understanding, and boundaries so that everyone, parents, grandparents, and babies, can thrive together.
Article - Dr Angela Marshall (Womb to World)
The fourth trimester is a critical window for postpartum recovery and hormonal balance. After birth, rapid postpartum hormone changes affect mood, energy, sleep, and emotional wellbeing. Understanding how to support your body during this time can make a profound difference in how you heal, rebuild, and feel in early motherhood.
Article - Dr Mandy Godwin ( Mums in Bloom )
Pregnancy and the first year after birth can bring enormous emotional changes, and it isn't always easy to know when to ask for help. In this article, perinatal psychologist Dr Mandy Godwin explains some of the signs that may indicate you could benefit from perinatal mental health support, and the different support options available.
Article - Louise Barton & Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
Dear Mama, We see you. We see the way you pour yourself into motherhood, the way you carry the weight of the world while still showing up with love and strength, even when you feel like a shadow of yourself. As a society, we sit here adding to the pressure, adding to the load and, let's be brutally honest - failing you miserably every step of the way. We owe you an apology.
