Liana is not just a midwife; she is a compassionate guide with over two decades of experience accompanying families through the profound phases of infertility, pregnancy, birth, and the challenging early weeks of parenthood. Her dedication is rooted in an empathy for families navigating the path to parenthood.

Liana’s own journey to parenthood was marked by its own trials, including fertility treatments such as IUI and IVF, the loss of her first child, the complexities of a high risk subsequent pregnancies and parenting after loss. These personal challenges have given her a unique perspective and deep empathy for the struggles her clients face and are the reason and inspiration for creating Day Dot Midwifery and Support.

Known for her gentle demeanour and ability to navigate through emotional turbulence, Liana creates a safe space where families feel understood and supported. Her approach resonates profoundly with those she assists, as she helps them navigate the often uncomfortable and overwhelming emotions that accompany these journeys.

Through Day Dot, and drawing from 20 years of experience, Liana offers support in areas of:

• Infertility/navigating the fertility system/IUI/IVF support
• Miscarriage support/stillbirth/neonatal loss support
• Pregnancy support including antenatal appointments/pregnancy after loss
• In-home postnatal support (including bereaved family home visiting)
• One-on-one antenatal education (particularly for previous traumatic birth or loss)
• TFMR support including navigating decision making and preparation for birth
• Birth debriefing and birth trauma debriefing

Hi! I’m Mikaela, a degree trained naturopath & nutritionist, and bodyworker specialising in supporting women & families in key transitional life stages.  My aim is to help create the village of care for your individual needs.  I offer confinement techniques for a variety of home visit packages including those who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Perfect for –

* new mums who would benefit from visits that gently support the healing process post birth

* those wishing to receive traditional post partum treatments &/or massage

* any woman from 1 day to 1 year after birthing that needs nurturing & care

* mums who are struggling emotionally or physically with their parenthood journey

* those who have birthed naturally or via C section (various tailored treatments available)

* women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss

Using science & traditional wisdom combined, and over 17 years of clinical experience, I provide a gentle caring presence in your home, and can offer from a range of services – 

* Naturopathy consult and advice for recovery, healing & lactation support

* Nutrition support, recipe ideas, supplement reviews

* Herbal body treatments – relaxing belly wraps for birth recovery, body swaddling, yoni steams, herbal baths/foot soaks, moxa

* BodyTalk/Reiki treatment (helpful for new mum anxiety, settling & birth trauma release, pregnancy loss)

* Massage techniques for recovery & relaxation – including C section scar work

* Blood test reviews/referrals to ensure wellness, healing and optimum mental health

* Closing of the bones ceremony (rite of passage)

Packages available – individually tailored to your needs, & timed to suit you over weeks or months

Foundations is a family-focused clinical psychology practice where we can support you through every stage of your parenting journey.

We know that mental health vulnerabilities increase during the perinatal period, for both mums and non-birthing parents, and we are committed to providing evidence-based clinical care with genuine care, inclusivity and warmth.

Our clinical psychologists are available in-person in Brisbane and via telehealth nationwide. We look forward to supporting you.