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.

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’m Lauretta — Midwife, Birth educator, Acuneedling Midwife, Bodyworker and Mum, based in Ballarat and working online. I created this space because too many women walk into birth feeling unsure, unheard, or like they just have to “go with the flow.” You deserve clear information, practical tools, and genuine support — without judgement — so you can feel confident taking charge of your birth.

What I do:

I teach Your Birth Class — available in person or online — where you’ll learn birth skills (breathwork, movement, touch tools like massage, counter pressure and acupressure, optimal positioning, and advocacy) alongside the knowledge to understand what’s happening in your body. It’s more than just learning about the stages of labour — it’s about knowing how to work with it all, however your birth unfolds.

I also offer Acuneedling & Bodywork — gentle treatments that can support pregnancy symptoms and discomforts at any stage, as well as help with birth preparation, optimal positioning, and recovery postpartum. Internal Pelvic Release — a gentle, hands-on therapy that works with the soft tissues of the pelvis. This can help release stored tension, support birth preparation, ease pelvic pain, and provide connection to your pelvic space (+ a whole heap of education).

If you love real, evidence-based conversations, tune into my podcast The Midwife Memos — warm, honest chats and stories about pregnancy, birth and postpartum that help you feel informed (and less alone). Who I’m for: first-time mums who want to feel prepared and in charge, second-time mums ready for a different experience after a tough first birth, and partners who want to feel useful and confident — not helpless on the sidelines.

My approach is simple: practical skills + mindset support + informed choice. I’ll support you to feel clear and confident about your options, so you can birth in the way that feels right for you. You don’t need to “go with the flow” — you get to birth your way.

If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d love to help.