Hello! I am so glad you are here and looking into early parenting support with your new arrival.

Hello!

I am so glad you are here and looking into early parenting support with your new arrival.

Falling pregnant and preparing for a baby is an exciting, and sometimes scary time, and there’s a lot of information already out there for parents to read, and courses to complete. 

But, have you stopped to consider what comes next? 

What happens after baby’s arrival?

When you’re home with your baby, how will you care for them? 

How will you care for yourself? Who will care for you? Who will cook? Who will clean? Who will care for your older kids…or fur babies?

No other culture in the world expects new parents to cope alone.

Planning for your postpartum period, will be one of the most valuable things you do as you prepare to welcome your baby.

This is where I can help

Hi I'm Judy

I am the mother of four adult children and a grandmother to 10 beautiful grandchildren.
I have been a midwife for over 26 years, I’m an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and I have also undertaken further training on postnatal support.
Originally from New Zealand, I have worked all around Australia, and last year settled in the beautiful Whitsunday region.

Over the years I have seen how the main focus is always on pregnancy and childbirth preparation, with little thought given as to what life afterwards with a new baby will be like.
When a baby is born, so is a mother. The birth of a mother can be more intense than childbirth.

In my postpartum practice I provide mother centred care.  I believe the mother is the foundation, and the care she receives is then passed down to her baby, her family, and later her community. 

I also believe the mother/baby bond is a sacred relationship and one that takes time and connection.  Overall, my goal is to support the mother in rest, healing, nourishment, connection and finding peace and contentment in their postpartum.

Whether it’s your first baby or your 10th, if you are giving birth, fostering, adopting or welcoming your baby via a surrogate, everyone needs and deserves help in the first few weeks of life with a new baby.
I would be honoured to gently guide you towards your intuition, facilitate healing and becoming the parent you want to be.

Over the years I have seen how the main focus is always on pregnancy and childbirth preparation, with little thought given as to what life afterwards with a new baby will be like.
When a baby is born, so is a mother. The birth of a mother can be more intense than childbirth.

In my postpartum practice I provide mother centred care.  I believe the mother is the foundation, and the care she receives is then passed down to her baby, her family, and later her community. 

I also believe the mother/baby bond is a sacred relationship and one that takes time and connection.  Overall, my goal is to support the mother in rest, healing, nourishment, connection and finding peace and contentment in their postpartum.

Whether it’s your first baby or your 10th, if you are giving birth, fostering, adopting or welcoming your baby via a surrogate, everyone needs and deserves help in the first few weeks of life with a new baby.
I would be honoured to gently guide you towards your intuition, facilitate healing and becoming the parent you want to be.

Hi I'm Judy

I am the mother of four adult children and a grandmother to 10 beautiful grandchildren.
I have been a midwife for over 26 years, I’m an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and I have also undertaken further training on postnatal support.
Originally from New Zealand, I have worked all around Australia, and last year settled in the beautiful Whitsunday region.

Why postnatal support?

“Right now at least 1 in 5 women experience anxiety, depression or both during the transition to parenthood in Australia. Similar rates are in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and N.Z. Research shows that fathers are likely to experience anxiety and depression at the same rates, but they aren’t being screened or diagnosed.  2/3 of mothers in Australia don’t meet their breastfeeding goals.  The leading cause of maternal deaths in Australia, N.Z., Canada, U.S. and the U.K. is suicide “

My passion is in providing postpartum (after birth) care and support at home for families, to ease their transition into parenthood.
As a postpartum professional I am trained to support families physically, emotionally and practically, so that you can focus on healing and being the parents you want to be.
You deserve rest, nourishment, care and love so that you can pass on the same thing to your baby.

My hope is that you will regard this care as an investment into your families future, and one that will benefit everyone for years to come.
It would be my privilege to accompany you on this next amazing journey in your life, to hold your hand and to guide you.

Why postnatal support?

“Right now at least 1 in 5 women experience anxiety, depression or both during the transition to parenthood in Australia. Similar rates are in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and N.Z. Research shows that fathers are likely to experience anxiety and depression at the same rates, but they aren’t being screened or diagnosed.  2/3 of mothers in Australia don’t meet their breastfeeding goals.  The leading cause of maternal deaths in Australia, N.Z., Canada, U.S. and the U.K. is suicide “

My passion is in providing postpartum (after birth) care and support at home for families, to ease their transition into parenthood.
As a postpartum professional I am trained to support families physically, emotionally and practically, so that you can focus on healing and being the parents you want to be.
You deserve rest, nourishment, care and love so that you can pass on the same thing to your baby.

My hope is that you will regard this care as an investment into your families future, and one that will benefit everyone for years to come.
It would be my privilege to accompany you on this next amazing journey in your life, to hold your hand and to guide you.

  • Being a first time Mum, I didn't realise how much there was to learn and how much anxiety I would have taking a newborn home. I was lucky enough to have Judy as a midwife on shift whilst I was in hospital and again as a lactation consult, but the interaction I got the most from was my in home midwife visit when my daughter was about 2 weeks old. Judy set my mind at ease that I was doing everything right whilst also giving wonderful advice. The reassurance that Judy provided was priceless, especially not having my own Mum around at that time. Judy has that motherly/grandmotherly feeling that we all need whilst feeling vulnerable. I would highly recommend Judy's services and knowledge to anyone who needs that extra bit of support in one one the hardest (yet rewarding!) times of your life. Thank you Judy, I hope you realise how wonderful and appreciated you are!

    Natalie

  • Judy is such a caring and nurturing midwife with an abundance of knowledge, she gave me so much helpful advice on breastfeeding and recovery while making me feel so capable of caring for my newborn when I felt like I had no idea what i was doing!

    Heather

Package inclusions

Antenatal planning for baby

  • Preparing for birth, when to go to hospital, what to pack etc. if required.
  • What clothes/equipment you need for baby.
  • Help setting up a changing and feeding area.
  • Identifying your values.
  • What sort of postpartum would you like? What is your ideal environment to feel good in?
  • Discussing what help you might need once home with baby- meals, housework, laundry, help with older children (if there are any) and how to create your village of support.
  • Discussion on feeding choice.
  • SIDS risk factors.
  • What partners can do to help.
  • How you can get enough sleep and rest.
  • If you have given birth – what you need in terms of healing and recovery

Postnatal Visits

  • I can help care for YOU, ensuring you are well rested and nourished.
  • I can debrief with you after the birth if you need explanations or clarification, or have questions about what you experienced.
  • I can help you to understand about your recovery and changes in your body after childbirth.
  • I will listen to your fears, self doubts, questions and concerns without judgement.
  • I will guide you to trust in your own intuition in caring for your baby.
  • I hope that you will feel safe enough with me to ask questions, disclose challenges and be honest about your needs.
  • I will work alongside your family, supporting you to navigate this new stage in your life.
  • If wanting to, I can refer you to other professionals to help make the right decisions for yourself and your family.
  • I can teach you newborn cues and skills to understand your baby better.
  • I can offer breastfeeding or bottle feeding support.
  • Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily, and I can help you with positioning and latch at the breast. I will explain how you will know if your baby is getting enough milk, and I can provide support for pumping and/or formula feeding when necessary.
  • Together we can troubleshoot common breastfeeding problems such as sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts or mastitis.
  • Together we can make feeding an enjoyable bonding experience.
  • I can guide you through basic baby care such as swaddling, settling, bathing, temperature control etc.
  • I can help you to build a ‘village’ of support around you, so that when my care ends you will have ongoing resources to access.
  • I can hold your baby while you shower, rest or eat a meal. I can help with older children if you have them.
  • I am happy to help with light household chores and meal prep.
  • Instead of getting advice from others (or Google!) I can be the one person who will know and understand what you need.

I have 3 packages of care so that you can choose how many visits you would like at home

Package 1

$2000

(6 visits)

1x antenatal planning for postpartum
2x visits in the first week home
3x weekly visits

Package 2

$2600

(8 visits)

1x antenatal planning for postpartum
3x visits in the first week
2x visits the following week
2x weekly visits

Package 3

$3500

(12 visits)

1x antenatal planning for postpartum
7x visits in the first week
2x visits the following week
2x weekly visits

Common Questions

I live in Midge Point and I’m happy to travel anywhere from here to Airlie Beach.

Yes! Extra visits cost $350

Yes! Perfect for a baby shower gift (only so many onesies you can have!) or for family members to gift you a care package when they can’t be there.

Please book early as I only care for a small number of parents a month.

No. Visits and times will be tailored to your unique needs on the day.

This will depend on what you need on the day – sometimes it will be more, sometimes less. That is why I didn’t want to set an hourly rate.
Support covers daytime hours between 9am-5pm.

Please complete the form below to book a FREE 'get to know you' chat. We'll talk and see if we are a good fit for each other and go from there.

Judy

Antenatal planning for baby

  • Preparing for birth, when to go to hospital, what to pack etc. if required.
  • What clothes/equipment you need for baby.
  • Help setting up a changing and feeding area.
  • Identifying your values.
  • What sort of postpartum would you like? What is your ideal environment to feel good in?
  • Discussing what help you might need once home with baby- meals, housework, laundry, help with older children (if there are any) and how to create your village of support.
  • Discussion on feeding choice.
  • SIDS risk factors.
  • What partners can do to help.
  • How you can get enough sleep and rest.
  • If you have given birth – what you need in terms of healing and recovery

Postnatal Visits

  • I can help care for YOU, ensuring you are well rested and nourished.
  • I can debrief with you after the birth if you need explanations or clarification, or have questions about what you experienced.
  • I can help you to understand about your recovery and changes in your body after childbirth.
  • I will listen to your fears, self doubts, questions and concerns without judgement.
  • I will guide you to trust in your own intuition in caring for your baby.
  • I hope that you will feel safe enough with me to ask questions, disclose challenges and be honest about your needs.
  • I will work alongside your family, supporting you to navigate this new stage in your life.
  • If wanting to, I can refer you to other professionals to help make the right decisions for yourself and your family. 
  • I can teach you newborn cues and skills to understand your baby better.
  • I can offer breastfeeding or bottle feeding support.
  • Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily, and I can help you with positioning and latch at the breast. I will explain how you will know if your baby is getting enough milk, and I can provide support for pumping and/or formula feeding when necessary.
  • Together we can troubleshoot common breastfeeding problems such as sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts or mastitis.
  • Together we can make feeding an enjoyable bonding experience.
  • I can guide you through basic baby care such as swaddling, settling, bathing, temperature control etc.
  • I can help you to build a ‘village’ of support around you, so that when my care ends you will have ongoing resources to access.
  • I can hold your baby while you shower, rest or eat a meal. I can help with older children if you have them.
  • I am happy to help with light household chores and meal prep.
  • Instead of getting advice from others (or Google!) I can be the one person who will know and understand what you need.

I have put together 3 packages of care so that you can choose how many visits you would like at home. These can be flexible, and rearranged to suit everyone.

  • Package 1

  • $2000

  • (6 visits)

    1x antenatal planning for postpartum
    2x visits in the first week home
    3x weekly visits

  • Package 2

  • $2600

  • (8 visits)

    1x antenatal planning for postpartum
    3x visits in the first week
    2x visits the following week
    2x weekly visits

  • Package 3

  • $3500

  • (12 visits)

    1x antenatal planning for postpartum
    7x visits in the first week
    2x visits the following week
    2x weekly visits

  • Package 1

  • $2500

  • (10 visits)

    1x interview (free of charge)
    1x antenatal planning for postpartum
    5x daily visits in the first week home
    4x weekly visits

     

  • Package 2

  • $3000

  • (12 visits)

    1x interview (free of charge)
    1x antenatal planning for postpartum
    5x daily visits in the first week
    4x twice weekly visits
    2x weekly visits

     

  • Package 3

  • $3750

  • (15 visits)

    1x interview (free of charge)
    2x antenatal planning and preparing for baby - can do 1 and an extra postpartum visit
    7x daily visits in the first week home
    4x twice weekly visits
    2x weekly visits

     

What Do You Do ?

  • I can help care for YOU, ensuring you are well rested and nourished.
  • I can debrief with you after the birth if you need explanations or clarification, or have questions about what you experienced.
  • I can help you to understand about your recovery and changes in your body after childbirth.
  • I will listen to your fears, self doubts, questions and concerns without judgement.
  • I will guide you to trust in your own intuition in caring for your baby.
  • I hope that you will feel safe enough with me to ask questions, disclose challenges and be honest about your needs.
  • I will work alongside your family, supporting you to navigate this new stage in your life.
  • If wanting to, I can refer you to other professionals to help make the right decisions for yourself and your family.
  • I can help you prepare for baby’s arrival, whether that be preparing meals, identifying your ‘village of support’, setting up a feeding area or advising on what you really need in terms of clothing and equipment for baby.
  • I can teach you newborn cues and skills to understand your baby better.
  • I can offer breastfeeding or bottle feeding support.
  • Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily, and I can help you with positioning and latch at the breast. I will explain how you will know if your baby is getting enough milk, and I can provide support for pumping and/or formula feeding when necessary.
  • Together we can troubleshoot common breastfeeding problems such as sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts or mastitis.
  • Together we can make feeding an enjoyable bonding experience.
  • I can guide you through basic baby care such as swaddling, settling, bathing, temperature control etc.
  • I can help you to build a ‘village’ of support around you, so that when my care ends you will have ongoing resources to access.
  • I can hold your baby while you shower, rest or eat a meal. I can help with older children if you have them.
  • I am happy to help with light household chores and meal prep.
  • Instead of getting advice from others (or Google!) I can be the one person who will know and understand what you need.