All the people I am recommending to you as professional partners, are people I have known and worked with personally. I know they will be supportive of you and your baby and are willing to help you achieve the best outcomes either for you individually or for you and your baby. If we have met and established a breastfeeding plan, they will follow this when working with you. Contact me via email if you would like any more information about the person you are wanting to consult with.

Ready4Baby - One day intensive antenatal class for busy parents to be
I have joined forces with a colleague Jody Drutman to offer a one day intensive birth & parenting class specifically designed for busy parents to be, who don’t have time to attend a series of antenatal hospital classes. As lactation consultants & qualified childbirth educators we are able succinctly cover preparation for birth, breastfeeding & early parenting of your baby in a small class situation on a Saturday or Sunday. For more information go to www.ready4baby.com.au or ring or email me directly. Alternatively visit www.homemidwife.com.au


Acupuncture - Rebecca Armstrong
I have known Rebecca Armstrong as friend, an acupuncturist for me, and a colleague in supporting women I see with breastfeeding issues, for a number of years. Specifically, Rebecca has helped with the management of oversupply as well as helping my clients with other health issues. Her skills in women's health have broadened even further since she qualified as a Doula. Rebecca is a great clinician from a scientific background with a gentle and caring approach to all her clients.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0416 232 573
Email: becks.armstrong@acupuncture.net.au
Website: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/3618

Midwife Yoga Teacher - Maureen Finemore
Maureen and I have worked together for many years initially as midwives at the Prince of Wales Private Hospital, and more recently as colleagues supportive of each others private practice. Maureens' warm bubbly personality, her positive attitude in supporting women with yoga and their preparation for childbirth, has made her a legend among the women she has cared for.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0400 534 534
Email: maurfinemore@tpg.com.au

Counsellor - Gay McKinley
I have met a number of counsellor's over the years that I have considered as a referral for my clients needing further support but never felt happy enough to consider them until I met Gay McKinley. There is a calmness about her and a genuine interest and concern about people especially women, that makes me very happy about referring my clients to her. As a mother herself she relates well to the trials and tribulations we all go through with our babies and families at some stage.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0409 986 740
Email: gay@mckinleycounselling.com.au | Website:www.mckinleycounselling.com.au

Health and Fitness - Rachel Livingstone
I have known Rachel Livingstone for a long time as part of a team who provide a holistic approach for women throughout their pregnancy and after the birth of their baby. What I particularly like about Rachel's centre is the availability of child minding facilities and the opportunity for mum's to meet and form friendships and much needed support networks for each other while exercising.

Contact Details:
Mobile: 0402 903 732
Email: rachel@glowingexpectations.com.au | Website: www.glowingexpectations.com.au

Osteopathy and Cranio-osteopathy - Colleen Kent
Often there are times I realise that Mum and I have done the best we can to improve baby's attachment to the breast and something else needs to be considered. Sometimes baby's have a tightness of their jaw from the delivery that prevents them from opening their mouths widely enough to draw the nipple in so that is pain free for Mum.
The mother's I have sent to for help with alleviating the ‘kinked' or tight jaw and/or neck muscles all have found their babies have improved their attachment, and in turn alleviated painful breastfeeding. Colleen has a gentle approach that in no way harms the baby or causes them any distress.

Contact Details:
Business: (02) 93610333
Email: rckent@bigpond.net.au | Website: www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/therapist/8471

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