PATCHED UP FIRST AID TEAM

At Patched Up Family First Aid, our mission is to empower families, whether young or old, with the knowledge and skills needed to know what to do in an emergency and when you, a child or a loved one is unwell.

The company is headed by Kiraly, Prue and Lis. Kiraly and Prue are both Registered Nurses, and Lis is a Natural Medicine Practitioner, First Aid Trainer, and Assessor. All 3 of them are trained baby and child first aid educators with years of industry experience.

​Our Baby & Child First Aid sessions run for 2-and-a-half hours, with each session covering the essential topics, such as the foundations of First Aid, CPR, choking, managing illnesses and injuries. This session is not accredited. The private course option allows busy families to have the course run in the comfort of their own homes, while public sessions offer opportunities for group learning.

At Clifton Hill Physiotherapy, we are passionate about supporting women, mothers, and families through every stage of life. We believe that high-quality physiotherapy is more than treatment — it’s about empowering you with knowledge, confidence, and the right tools to care for your body and wellbeing.

Our experienced team offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of women and their families, including Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, Mums and Bubs Classes, and safe pre- and post-natal exercise programs. Whether you are preparing for birth, recovering afterwards, managing a musculoskeletal condition, or supporting your child’s physical development, we are here to help.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is one of our core specialties. We provide gentle, evidence-based care for concerns such as incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and pregnancy-related discomfort. Our goal is to restore comfort, function, and confidence in your everyday activities.

Our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages to address pain, injury, and postural issues — from back and neck pain to sports injuries and postural imbalances that can occur during pregnancy or while caring for young children.

We also have a dedicated focus on Paediatric Physiotherapy, supporting babies, toddlers, and children with developmental concerns, motor skill challenges, or injury rehabilitation, working closely with families to ensure the best outcomes.

Movement is medicine, and our Clinical Pilates and Mums and Bubs Classes offer a safe, supportive way to build strength, improve posture, and reconnect with your body after birth. All sessions are led by Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists to ensure your exercises are tailored to your needs and safe at every stage.

At Clifton Hill Physiotherapy we are driven by a passion for women’s health and a deep commitment to providing compassionate, individualised care. Our clinic is a welcoming, family-friendly space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered. We are here to help you move well, feel strong, and thrive — during pregnancy, after birth, and beyond.

Node Mothers and the Node Motherhood Centre were created with one big goal in mind to support mums, not just motherhood.

Founded by Melissa Decarli a mum, photographer, and someone who’s walked the highs and lows of matrescence, Node began as a simple idea: what if mothers’ groups were less about milestone checklists and more about real connection, honest chats, and feeling seen.

Since then, it’s grown into a beautiful community of women who meet weekly across Ballarat (and online), not just to talk about their babies, but to talk about themselves. Whether it’s a new mum with a six-week-old or a second-time mum with a busy toddler in tow, our groups and sessions focus on the woman behind the role.

The Node Motherhood Centre is a warm, welcoming space built for mums to take a breath and be held. We run 10-week mothers’ groups, toddler groups, workshops, and events, always with a focus on connection, community, and gentle encouragement to be exactly who you are that day.

Melissa brings a real, lived-in understanding of what it means to hold so much at once; motherhood, identity, relationships, business, and the in-between. Through her photography business Her Golden Point, she’s had the privilege of capturing thousands of motherhood moments and those honest, tender connections are at the heart of everything she creates with Node.

We’re not here to tell mums what to do. We’re here to walk alongside them. We talk about the messy middle of motherhood, the beautiful chaos, the doubts, the growth and we do it with humour, heart, and a whole lot of love.

If you’re a brand wanting to connect with mothers in a way that truly resonates, Node offers direct access to a trusted, engaged, and emotionally connected audience. We speak with and support our mums every week, and everything we do is built on trust, relatability, and genuine care.

At Node, we don’t just support mums – we see them. And that’s where real impact begins.

Hi, I am Angelina — a Clinical Perinatal Psychologist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner and Matrescence Educator. With a passion for women’s health and perinatal psychology, I recognise the perinatal period—from preconception through to parenthood—as a time filled with both immense wonder and incredible challenges.

I founded The Growth Room, a space inspired by my own transformative journey into motherhood, including my second pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. My personal experiences of navigating motherhood, particularly in the face of isolation and uncertainty, deepened my understanding of the holistic support women need during this life stage. As a result, The Growth Room focuses on providing education, nurturing, and mental health support for women navigating the profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes of pregnancy and motherhood.

In addition to psychological therapy for women in the perinatal period, in which I adopt a strengths-based, collaborative therapeutic approach, The Growth Room also offers childbirth education through HypnoBirthing courses. These courses help expectant mothers and their partners feel empowered and prepared for birth through relaxation techniques, guided visualisations, and education.

The Growth Room focuses on acknowledging the emotional, mental, and physical changes that occur during pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, creating a nurturing environment where women can access both therapeutic support and practical tools like HypnoBirthing to foster a supported transition to motherhood.

At The Growth Room we are passionate about creating a therapeutic space where women can feel empowered, reflect on their experiences, and grow in confidence as they navigate pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

Hi, I’m Cass — a mum of three and the founder of Nourishy. Like many mums, I know firsthand the challenges of expressing breast milk, navigating returning to work, travelling with a frozen stash, or simply wanting to make sure every drop of our “liquid gold” is used. That’s why I created Nourishy: to give families a safe, science-backed way to preserve their breast milk for the long term.

Nourishy is Australia’s first freeze-drying service for personal breast milk. We gently freeze-dry your milk at our medical-grade facility, turning it into a shelf-stable powder that lasts up to 3 years — no fridge or freezer needed. It’s convenient, travel-friendly, and perfect for shared feeding, daycare, and those “just in case” moments.

We’ve completed over 3,000 shipments across Australia, all arriving safely at our Brisbane facility— a testament to the robust process and care we take with every order. Each mum’s milk is handled individually and with the highest level of safety and attention — because we know how precious it is.

Whether you’re heading back to work, your freezer’s overflowing, or you’re building an emergency stash, we’re here to help you keep giving your baby your breast milk.

We’ve also partnered with the incredible team at Mother’s Milk Bank Charity to help freeze dry donor milk across Australia.

We are the offical partner to Milkify in the US. At Nourishy, it’s not just about preserving breast milk — it’s about supporting you on your feeding journey and creating peace of mind, one pouch at a time.

At PAEDS Education, we believe every parent, carer, and professional deserves the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. We are the only place you need to go for trusted, high-quality paediatric training.

👶 Our Baby & Child First Aid Courses prepare you to act quickly and calmly in an emergency.

💙 Our Paediatric Complex Carer Training delivers in-depth knowledge for families and professionals supporting children with complex medical needs.

What sets us apart? Every course is taught by practising Paediatric Nurses with decades of frontline experience — bringing real-world knowledge, compassion, and evidence-based practice to every session.

We’ve built more than a company: we’ve built a community dedicated to empowering families, carers, educators, and health professionals with the tools they need to keep children safe, supported, and thriving. With PAEDS Education, you’re not just learning — you’re joining a movement to create a safer future for all children.

Radiant Birth is a heart-led doula collective based in Melbourne, offering personalised, compassionate care through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Owned and led by Josie Hipwell, a full spectrum doula, Radiant Birth supports families through life’s biggest transitions with practical guidance, emotional support, and deep respect for each person’s unique journey. Our support includes birth and postpartum education and in person doula support in birth and postpartum.

At Radiant Birth, we believe in safe, supported, and empowered care. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or navigating postpartum after baby number three, our doulas walk alongside you with warmth, knowledge, and presence. We offer birth and postpartum doula support, birth education, circles, planning sessions, and resources that honour your intuition while grounding you in evidence-based care.

We know birth and parenting don’t look one way – so our support doesn’t either. From hospital births to homebirths, from VBAC to caesarean, from joyful to complex experiences – we’re here to meet you where you are, hold space, and help you feel confident, calm, and deeply seen. Let us help you build your village. Your story matters here.

I’m Paula, an Endorsed Midwife and the founder of Pause Postpartum, a private midwifery service supporting families in the early weeks after birth. With extensive experience in pregnancy, birth and postpartum care, I’ve seen how much more confident families feel when they are truly supported, and how this positively impacts their postpartum experience.

Pause Postpartum was created to offer evidence-based, individualised care after birth, promoting an environment where new parents are supported, educated and encouraged through the postpartum period. From feeding support, newborn care and settling, physical check-ups, or holding space for the emotional aspect of this huge life transition, we are establishing a new standard of postpartum care.

We offer home visits for the first six weeks postpartum, as well as online sessions, which are eligible for Medicare rebates. Birth debriefing sessions are also available, grounded in compassion and tailored to what you feel ready to explore, this can be a powerful way to reflect on your birth experience.

Offerings include:

• Postpartum planning sessions and resources
• Postpartum home visits
• Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support
• Newborn care, maternal health checks and emotional support
• Birth debriefing
• Medicare rebates for eligible visits

Leah is a family documentary photographer based in Flemington, Melbourne. As a mother of two, she knows how quickly the days blur—and how important it is for mothers to be seen in the story they’re living.

With a gentle, unposed approach, Leah captures the quiet magic of pregnancy, birth, newborns and family life—preserving everyday moments in a way that feels both honest and beautiful, meaningful and relaxed, all from the comfort of your own home.

These photographs are not just for the mothers, but for their children – to one day see how deeply they were held and how fiercely they were loved.

Homb operates as a luxury postpartum hotel offering 24/7 support from our dedicated team of care specialists. Homb exists to educate and support women and their families in the first year after birth, with a goal to aid in the prevention of post natal depression and anxiety (PNDA).

With up to 1 in 5 women experiencing symptoms on PNDA, it’s clear that more resources, education and support are needed. Homb is mother lead and provides guests with access to 24/7 support from our team of highly skilled care specialists, offering education and assistance with whatever is needed in that moment.

We offer a minimum 4 night stay that includes;

• Care Specialists available 24/7
• 3 organic and naturopath approved meals per day, as well as snacks and beverages
• Daily education sessions on a range of topics
• Birth debriefing, should it be required
• Daily lactation support from lactation consultants
• Nappies and wipes for baby
• All ensuite amenities including shampoo, conditioner and body wash
• Postpartum massage, herbal baths and foot soaks
• All laundry for mum and baby
• A nursery for baby should it be required
• Calls with our Care team for up to two weeks after check out, as part of our Homb to Home service, providing an extra soft landing to feel supported in the transition back to home life
• Welcome Hamper on arrival
• Farewell Hamper

MAMA believes that pregnancy, birth, and early parenting are life-changing experiences – and that every mother and family deserves care that is personal, compassionate, and empowering. Their team of passionate midwives and dedicated practitioners provides holistic antenatal, birth and postnatal care across Melbourne, with the main hub located in Kensington, Victoria – the first centre of its kind in the state.

Founded by midwives Kelly Langford (16 years’ experience) and Jan Ireland (over 40 years’ experience), MAMA combines generations of midwifery wisdom to serve the community. They are supported by a network of practitioners, support staff, volunteers, and past clients who have become part of the MAMA family, all working together to provide individualised care for birthing people and their families.

MAMA’s care model is grounded in respect, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. They view mothers as active partners in their care, offering guidance, information, and support so each woman can make informed decisions about her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Whether serving as primary carers or working alongside obstetricians, GPs, or allied health professionals, the focus remains on achieving the best outcomes for both mother and baby.

As endorsed midwives and eligible Medicare providers, MAMA offers rebates for antenatal and postnatal services, making high-quality private midwifery care more accessible. Their services include antenatal care, home and hospital birth support, postnatal midwifery support up to 8 weeks, lactation consultations, birth education, VBAC support, birth trauma debriefs, and more – always tailored to each family’s needs.

MAMA’s mission is simple yet powerful – to walk alongside families through one of life’s most profound journeys, providing the expertise, reassurance, and connection needed to feel confident and supported every step of the way.

Your birth, your story, your MAMA.

As Australia's first birth and postpartum doula village, our mission is to empower mothers across Australia with unparalleled doula support and education, fostering resilience, well-being, and deep family bonds from birth and beyond.

Are you overwhelmed with all the babywearing products available on the market? Have you been gifted a few carriers or are you being targeted by sponsored ads for carriers, each claiming to be the best? Perhaps you have already invested in an expensive carrier and your baby appears to hate it?

You don’t have to figure this out alone! Sarah is an experienced babywearing mum of five and a certified babywearing educator. She provides in home consultations where you can try on multiple carriers from her extensive demo kit and figure out your best fit before you buy. If you already own carriers she can show you how to use yours safely and educate you on all the features. Every consultation begins with thorough education around safe and optimal babywearing, ergonomics and healthy hip development. You deserve to be empowered with knowledge in how to keep your baby safe and have the confidence to enjoy babywearing, just like you dreamed.

Sarah also consults out of Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne in Parkville and provides group education through workshops.

At Align & Nurture we pride ourselves on filling crucial gaps in maternal and paediatric care, to empower mothers and their little ones with the confidence and support they need to thrive.

Our passionate team of paediatric osteopaths and IBCLC lactation consultants offer a blend of unique services for your whole family!

Our osteopaths work with everyone from tiny newborns to teenagers, helping with feeding issues, developmental milestones, and growing children. We support mums through every stage – from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.

Whether you need in-home lactation support, our unique combined paediatric osteopathy and infant feeding support, we are here to help support you with both breast and/or bottle feeding challenges.

We offer free workshops and events covering topics including tummy time and breastfeeding, to offer support for you and your little one and help you connect with other families in our community.

We are here to support you and your growing family through every precious milestone, from bump to baby and beyond.

Nurturing a love of sleep through attachment, trust, respect & fun.

Supporting tired parents to make kind, attachment-focused changes to their baby’s sleep, WITHOUT sleep training.

Hi, I’m Katie, a Registered Midwife with over 25 years of clinical experience and a background in home birth. I’m also a certified OCN Level 6 holistic infant sleep coach and mum to four teenagers.

After breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby-wearing and surviving endless night wakes with my own children, I discovered something important: families don’t have to choose between ignoring their instincts or staying up all night forever. There is a gentle middle ground, and that’s exactly what I offer through Katie’s Babies.

I’m based in Melbourne, Australia, and while I offer in-home support locally, most of my work is conducted online. That means I can support families anywhere in the world. My approach blends evidence, intuition and deep respect, helping you create a rhythm that works for your baby and your life, without ever resorting to cry-it-out or forceful routines.

How I can help

Whether you’re contact-napping with a 4-month-old or wrestling with a strong-willed toddler at bedtime, I’m here to guide you towards your goals while preserving connection every step of the way.

• Helping you understand what’s biologically normal in infant and toddler sleep

• Reassuring you that feeding to sleep, contact naps, co-sleeping and floor beds are not ‘bad habits’, they’re instinctive and valid, but it’s ok to make changes if you want to.

• Offering realistic, respectful strategies that protect emotional safety and strengthen bonds

Families often tell me they appreciate my slow, steady, step-by-step approach, designed to avoid tears wherever possible. I build confidence gently, with connection and encouragement, never through pressure or detachment.

Many of my values are grounded in Montessori principles and Aware Parenting theories.

My goal is always to help you find a path that feels sustainable, respectful and aligned with your parenting values, while making life a little easier along the way.  Sleep doesn’t have to be a battle, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Nutritionist approved meals created for new mums and their families. Postpartum meals delivered across NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, TAS & ACT.

Hi honeys! I’m Georgie –ready to attune to your unique wants, desires and needs in postpartum and every other season of motherhood that follows.

Providing you with fluid mothercare support that reflects you, my north star, so you can feel super nurtured as you move through mummahood. Your number one hype gal, your ‘Mary Poppins for adults’, ready to fill in the gaps and cracks of life as you either become or grow your fam. Here to nourish, nurture and honour your incredible body and mind as it moves through this wild transformation of becoming mumma. Here to empower you and provide helpful tools you can use in every other season of motherhood that follows. Here to nurture so you can continue nurturing your little honey and, just as importantly, yourself.

My offerings of support aim to nourish you with joy and laughter, yummo postpartum food and comfy connection. Create time to hold space and hold you, deeply listening to the big stuff, the crunchy stuff, the wild stuff, the hard stuff, the big and small stuff, the mundane and the magnificent. Ill bring my hype gal energy to create more fluidity in your days through practical support to aid sensory overwhelm and the mental load and walk along side you, be your wing woman, as I nurture, support, explore and prepare with you and your fam so you have energy and space for the big, juicy stuff that follows when I’m not there.

The Motherhood journey is full of changes, emotions, joys, and challenges. As a Perinatal Psychologist, Lauren provides individual therapy to help you navigate the twists and turns and feel more confident along the way. She has compassion for the challenges you are encountering, along with a deep appreciation for the messiness of everyday parenting.

Lauren supports mothers and families experiencing challenges in adjusting to change, managing anxiety or depression, coping with grief or loss, navigating relationship difficulties, or bonding with their baby or child.

With over 15 years of experience in public and private mental health and education settings, Lauren’s approach to therapy is warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental. Lauren offers a space where you can reflect, process challenges, identify your strengths and deepen your self-understanding – helping you connect with your values and needs.

Lauren brings a developmental and relational perspective to therapy, utilising frameworks from attachment theory and advanced training in Circle of Security Parenting, to help you untangle your story and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, ways of relating, and experiences. In addition, she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, somatic, and creative techniques offering support tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Babies are always welcome in sessions. Lauren also works closely with other practitioners to help you get the support you need.

In addition to individual therapy, Lauren enjoys facilitating parent education and wellbeing workshops and groups. She runs the Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program to help strengthen parent-child relationships and Creative Journalling groups for Mothers, which introduce simple, creative journaling techniques to support positive mental health and well-being.

Lauren is a Mother of two, who loves reading and spending time in nature. It was her own entry into Motherhood that shifted her focus to supporting parents navigating the perinatal period and beyond.

For in-person support, you can find Lauren at Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne in Parkville, Victoria. Lauren also provides Australia-wide support via Telehealth.

Katie (Naturopath) & Dani (Clinical Nutritionist) are passionate about Empowering Women With Wellness. We believe that all women have the right to be supported to be Well Nourished Mamas. Katie has a strong interest in preconception, pregnancy & postpartum care, guiding Mums to ensure nutritional needs are met, supporting mental health, breast milk supply, postnatal depletion, iron deficiency & any of the challenges that may pop up. Dani works more so with clients through perimenopause, however also supports new Mums who require more in-depth nutrition support.

About Untangled Living

I’m Ebony, the founder of Untangled Living and a mother supporting mothers. I combine my professional skills with my own lived experience to offer care that’s both practical and deeply understanding. My approach is grounded in genuine empathy, a shared sense of “I get it,” and creating a safe, welcoming space where women feel truly seen, heard, and cared for.

I offer trauma-informed care and hands-on support for women at every stage of the motherhood journey from conception through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. I understand that every family’s story is unique, and that recovery and growth don’t follow a neat timeline.

I am a qualified birth and postpartum doula and myotherapist, with specialised training in pre- and postnatal massage, scar therapy, and lymphatic drainage. I have also completed training in the Body Ready Method®, a functional movement approach designed to prepare the body for birth and support a smoother, more complete recovery postpartum. I hold a Diploma of Nutrition specialising in women’s health through all stages of motherhood, preparing for pregnancy, staying well during pregnancy, recovering after birth, and restoring balance from the depletion often experienced in motherhood. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Nursing, specialising in women’s health.

My services are designed to meet you exactly where you are:

• Pregnancy support – massage, education, and personalised resources to ease discomfort, reduce anxiety, and prepare your body and mind for birth.
• Birth preparation – tailored sessions that help you feel informed, confident, and empowered for whatever path your birth may take, including cesarean preparation.
• Postpartum care – hands-on healing for body and mind, scar therapy, lymphatic support, and recovery plans that honour your emotional and physical wellbeing.
• Support beyond the first year – guidance for mothers navigating toddlerhood, returning to work, hormonal changes, body image, burnout, and the ongoing balancing act of motherhood.

Motherhood can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether I’m easing physical tension, creating a recovery plan, or simply holding space for your story, my goal is to walk alongside you, helping you untangle the challenges, celebrate milestones, and feel anchored in your own strength.

Together, we can create space for your recovery, your growth, and the version of motherhood you want to live.

Jaclyn Carlson – Empowering Modern Mothers.

Jaclyn Carlson delivers expert services tailored for modern mothers. Combining breathwork facilitation, parent coaching, matrescence support and mother mentorship, Jaclyn offers dynamic in-person events, supportive community engagement, and specialised online courses. Embrace your journey of motherhood, confidently and armed with the parenting tools to help you thrive in every stage of motherhood. Services include breathwork sessions, Mum & Bubs events, motherhood mentoring, parent group programs, 1:1 Parent Coaching and Circle of Security Programs.

Welcome to Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne. This boutique Women’s health and Perinatal experience founded by Dr. Amber Hart, aims to nurture women and babies through providing consistent, evidence-based, exceptional quality care. At MIWM we provide general and specialist women’s and children’s medical consultations, classes, allied therapies and complementary services to ensure that women and families receive exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment.

“We are leading the way in healthcare innovation with our first of it’s kind Day Stay Experience”.

This 7 hour stay is designed to give mother’s the confidence to feed and settle their babies in a way that meets their own unique parenting goals. We support mental health and postpartum wellbeing by providing a mother’s helper for the day and every mum has a luxurious day spa treatment included in their package.  Babies are treated to a divine sensory class and mum’s get to choose from a sleep and settling consult, and osteo consult or a baby carrying consult and they will have all feeds supervised by Breastfeeding Medicine and Infant sleep expert, Dr. Amber Hart.

We also offer Australia’s only GTT experience. 

During pregnancy, it is recommended that women undergo screening for Gestational Diabetes.  Historically, this test has been dreaded by mum, but we’ve now made it something to look forward to.

Mums arrive fasted and have their blood tests taken by one of our experienced staff members.  They are then treated to an hour of rest in our divine relaxation room and an hour day spa treatment.  This service is seeing an increased uptake in screening and also promoting antenatal and postnatal wellbeing by linking women in with exceptional quality pregnancy and post-natal services.  As such, we are focusing on prevention rather than cure.”

Dr. Pree Benton is a registered Health Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience and a special interest in women’s mental health including: perinatal mental health, fertility challenges, eating disorders and body image issues, women’s pain, and trauma.

Pree appreciates that the perinatal period creates a monumental shift in identity and can bring up many new and old feelings to work through.

Pree supports mothers navigating:

• antenatal/postnatal anxiety and depression
• pregnancy loss
• worries about birth
• processing your birth
• adjusting to parenthood and changes in identity (matrescence!) •
• enhancing bonding and attachment with your child
• anger/”mum rage”
• body image and feeling pressure to ‘bounce back’
• relationship changes and sharing the parenting load
• setting boundaries with others to prioritise your and your child’s needs
• adjusting to returning to paid work

Pree believes the foundation of good therapy is connection. Therapy is about trust and honesty, and with a solid connection you can be supported to work through your challenges and find new ways to get your needs met. Pree’s approach also centres around the values of integrity, centering you as the expert in your own life, empowerment, advocacy and transparency.

As a mother of two small children herself, Pree has also personally navigated many of the challenges you may be finding yourself wading through.

Babies and young toddlers are welcome in sessions.

Just Nourish lovingly craft wholesome meals that are designed to support you through the journey of parenthood. Our range of nutritionist-designed meals and snacks includes nourishing postpartum bundles, kid-friendly snacks and mains to support shared family mealtimes. We prioritise organic and free-range ingredients that are locally sourced, so you can feel good about the real food you’re eating.

Delivering across Victoria and NSW.

Newbies & Bewbies is a mobile, in-home lactation and postnatal support service which aims to guide and nurture women and their families to feel confident as they adjust to their new roles. The arrival of a baby can bring about a number of feelings and emotions and it is essential to recognise that everyone’s experience will be different.

With extensive experience working with families I understand the importance of the whole family unit and the pivotal role they play in supporting you through this time. I am committed to empowering you by promoting supportive decision making, providing up to date current information and assisting in fostering connections between you and your baby. My aim is to instil you with confidence, empower you with knowledge and support your decisions.

I am a Registered Nurse/Midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have had 17 years experience working as a Registered Nurse/Midwife in both the private and public hospital sectors. I am highly skilled in a variety of environments including birth suite, ante/postnatal wards, postnatal domiciliary/home visits and clinical education. I have been privileged to care for a variety of women and families and promote a holistic family-centred approach, which is focused on meeting your goals and needs. I am committed to providing the best care to all women and babies, with a special interest in supporting and working with women who have additional mental health needs, such as anxiety and depression. To compliment my special interest I have recently completed a Graduate Diploma of Health (Perinatal and Infant Mental Health) at Federation University.

In addition to my professional career, I am a wife and mother to 3 gorgeous children. My happy place is in the kitchen where I unleash my creativity by developing recipes and meals that help to restore and nourish you in your postpartum period; feed and nurture the soul; and my favourite – bring loved ones together.

Hello, we are Melissa and Rachael, the sisters behind Melbourne Postpartum Services (MPS)—a small, dedicated team of postpartum professionals and doulas. With backgrounds in neuroprotective developmental care (NDC), nursing, social work, psychology, and postpartum education, we’ve combined our personal and professional expertise to create a nurturing haven for mothers and families across Melbourne’s eastern, south-eastern, outer eastern, and north-eastern suburbs.

At MPS, we believe the postpartum period should be a time of deep connection, rest, and joy—not one of exhaustion and overwhelm. That’s why we provide premium, evidence-based in-home support tailored to your unique needs. From breastfeeding guidance and settling strategies to newborn education and emotional recovery, our care meets you exactly where you are.

Our approach blends hands-on help with compassionate listening. Perhaps you’d like a nourishing meal prepared, laundry folded, or the chance to rest while we care for your baby. Maybe you need space to process your birth story, talk through your emotions, or receive expert feeding support. Whatever matters most to you in that moment, we’re there to lighten your load and help you feel truly supported.

You stay in control of your care with our “Personalisation Menu,” which offers options such as practical household help, baby care, confidence-building conversations, and newborn education. Each visit is designed to reduce stress, nourish your body, and boost your confidence—helping you not just to survive, but to genuinely enjoy this precious season.

When you invite us into your home, you’re not just hiring a service; you’re welcoming trusted allies who deeply understand the postpartum journey. Our mission is to elevate your experience so that, rather than simply getting through it, you can dare to love and truly enjoy your postpartum story.

Book your free initial consultation today—we’d love to walk alongside you and co-create a postpartum filled with nourishment, support, and confidence.

About Dr Edna Lekgabe

Dr Edna Lekgabe is here to support you through every stage of your journey to motherhood and beyond. Dr Edna is a caring psychiatrist with a deep passion for helping women and families navigate the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Her experience bridges both private practice and her role as a consultant psychiatrist at The Royal Women’s Hospital.

Dr Edna believes every woman deserves a safe place to talk openly and feel heard. She understands that becoming a parent is a unique adventure, filled with both joy and uncertainty, and she welcomes conversations about whatever is on your mind—from planning for pregnancy and infertility struggles, to birth worries, trauma, grief, and the challenges of new parenthood. No concern is too small.

Her care is truly holistic. Dr Edna listens deeply to understand not just your medical needs, but your emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual life too. She emphasises early support and welcomes family and loved ones into decision-making, especially when considering medication before, during, or after pregnancy. She offers guidance on mental health treatments, and also supports you with practical lifestyle approaches like nutrition, gentle exercise, mindfulness, self-compassion, and building your support network.

Dr Edna holds a medical degree from Monash University, a Master of Psychiatry from the University of Melbourne, a PhD, and a Diploma from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. She has trained at several leading hospitals, including The Royal Melbourne, Royal Children’s, Royal Women’s and Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospitals.

If you are seeking someone gentle, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your wellbeing, Dr Edna is here to help you find clarity, comfort, and confidence as you move through each chapter of motherhood.

Life Ready Studio is an intimate, personal and supportive reformer pilates studio based in Caulfield North, Melbourne.

With only 7 reformers, the client experience feels like a personal session with constant instructor awareness, allowing for necessary adjustments throughout the class. Life Ready Studio was established by Teri, who wanted to create a space where clients could move in a group class but still be seen and adjusted where needed.

Teri thrives on helping and encouraging people to move confidently. She believes that creating a space that challenges clients whilst they move through all stages of life ( Pilates beginner, post injury, antenatal and postnatal as well as advanced Pilates enthusiasts) while feeling fully supported mentally and physically is the key to ultimate wellbeing.

Teri’s main passion is helping mothers and mothers-to-be feel strong and confident in their bodies before and after pregnancy. Having two boys (and a third baby on the way), Teri understands the importance of movement pre- and post-natally to aid the body during pregnancy, for birth, and, most importantly, for recovery. The studio provides support for mums-to-be throughout every trimester, adjusting movement to accommodate the changes in the body. The studio also provides mums and bubs classes so clients can move while having their baby next to them in the pram, on the mat or in the carrier. Each class helps clients regain their strength and confidence, while still allowing them to spend time with their baby and other like-minded mums.

Hi, I’m Sam – Birth & postpartum doula and childbirth educator providing in-person support to new and expecting families.

It was my own experiences with pregnancy, birth and postpartum that stirred in me a deep passion for supporting families on all stages through this journey. As a birth doula, I walk with you as you get ready for the birth of your baby, helping you to feel supported and empowered to make informed decisions and prepare for a calm and peaceful birth, including full support during labour at home or in hospital

As a postpartum doula, I hold deep respect for new mothers and the sacred journey that is Matrescence. I provide nurturing care to replenish and nourish the new mother as she recovers from childbirth and transitions into life with her new baby. My postpartum services include freshly cooked meals, breastfeeding support and newborn care. I help new mums, dads and families as they prepare for and adjust to life with a newborn by providing informational, physical and emotional care – taking the load off, so that the beautiful chaos of postpartum can be a smooth and fulfilling experience.

I understand that each family is unique and has different needs, so my services are designed to be flexible and to support families wherever they’re at, in the best way that will enrich their postpartum journey.

Emergcare: Empowering Families with Life-Saving Knowledge

At Emergcare, we understand that the birth of a baby marks the beginning of a parent’s journey. Our approach to first aid education goes beyond just teaching life-saving skills — it’s about supporting families during their transition to parenthood and helping them build their village of support. Our mission is to provide every family with essential first aid education, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to act in emergencies. We envision a community where all parents have the skills to respond to emergencies and the resources to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Our Mission

As health professionals and paramedics, we believe CPR and first aid are lifesaving skills that should be accessible to all. We collaborate to educate families and communities on preventing, identifying, and responding effectively to a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and emergencies. Our goal is to create safer communities by empowering individuals with the confidence to respond in critical moments, especially while waiting for medical help. Immediate care in those first minutes can save lives.

Our Services

We offer a range of evidence-based, high-quality first aid courses, including our Perinatal First Aid Course, designed specifically for new and expecting parents. Alongside essential training in childhood injury prevention, paediatric first aid, and child and newborn CPR, this course also offers tools to support your emotional wellbeing.

Through education and evidence-based resources, you’ll gain practical tools to build support networks and care for your mental and emotional health during pregnancy and early parenthood. This holistic approach ensures that parents are equipped to care for their child while also nurturing their own wellbeing.

Our training is based on the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and Australian Children’s Hospital, ensuring practical and up-to-date education.

Our Team

Hendrik Gutwirth & Daniel Parks

As Co-Directors of Emergcare, Hendrik and Daniel bring over 30 years of combined clinical experience as Registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedics. Hendrik has contributed to research, led workshops, and served in various clinical instructor roles, while Daniel’s experience spans both metropolitan and rural areas across Queensland and Victoria.

As fathers of seven children between them, Hendrik and Daniel bring firsthand insight into the concerns parents face when it comes to their children’s safety. Together with their team, they are committed to empowering families with the practical first aid knowledge they need to feel confident and secure.

Hendrik Gutwirth is a Registered Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic with over 15 years of clinical experience, as well as a Master’s degree in Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning). His unique combination of expertise in both paramedicine and exercise science allows him to offer a comprehensive approach to first aid education, with a particular focus on CPR training and rescuer wellbeing. In addition to his research, Hendrik has published journal articles both in Australia and internationally, contributing valuable insights into CPR techniques and rescuer fatigue. He has also facilitated numerous professional development workshops and served in various clinical instructor and paramedic educator roles. His extensive knowledge and real-world experience enable him to empower parents and caregivers with the life-saving skills they need to act confidently in emergencies.

Together with his co-director, Daniel Parks, Hendrik ensures that Emergcare’s courses are grounded in evidence-based practices, adhering to the latest guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and Australian Children’s Hospital. Daniel, with his diverse experience in both metropolitan and rural paramedicine, complements Hendrik’s expertise, bringing a well-rounded perspective to their training approach. As fathers themselves, both Hendrik and Daniel are deeply committed to supporting families through practical first aid education, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to protect their loved ones. Emergcare was also honored with the Partnership Impact Award for 2024 by Kidsafe Victoria, in recognition of its significant contributions to the community and commitment to delivering high-quality first aid education.

Emergcare is an active member of the Australian Resuscitation Council (Victorian Branch) and collaborates with leading organizations like Kidsafe Victoria and the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE). These partnerships help ensure our training meets the highest standards and that we remain at the forefront of first aid education.