Breastfeeding Support Whitsundays | IBCLC Lactation Consultant

You might be sitting at home with your new baby wondering:

Why are they feeding so often?
Why does it hurt?
Are they getting enough milk?
Why do I feel so unsure when everyone says breastfeeding is natural?

You might be sitting at home with your new baby wondering:

Why are they feeding so often?
Why does it hurt?
Are they getting enough milk?
Why do I feel so unsure when everyone says breastfeeding is natural?

Many mothers are surprised by how intense the early days of feeding can feel. Babies may want to feed very frequently, settle only at the breast, or seem unsettled after feeds. Some mothers experience pain, others worry about supply, and many quietly wonder if they are doing something wrong.

You are not doing anything wrong.

The mumabuba Breastfeeding Circle offers gentle, in-person breastfeeding support in the Whitsundays during pregnancy and the early weeks after birth.

Breastfeeding is natural, but it is also something mothers and babies learn together.

In the past, women were surrounded by other mothers and babies and could watch, ask questions, and gain confidence simply by being together. Today many women leave hospital and find themselves trying to work it out alone during the very weeks they most need reassurance.

This weekly space allows you to come as you are – whether you have questions, concerns, or simply want to check that things are on track. You are welcome during pregnancy or after your baby arrives, especially in the early weeks.

Who is it for?

This is a free weekly support group for:

mums with babies in the early weeks after birth (especially under 6 weeks)
pregnant women planning to breastfeed

You are also welcome if your baby is older – the early weeks are simply when mothers are most vulnerable and benefit most from support.

This group provides early breastfeeding support when questions first arise, rather than waiting until problems feel overwhelming.

Why the early weeks matter

Around 4-6 weeks after birth your body changes how it makes milk. Supply is no longer driven mainly by hormones, but by how effectively your baby removes milk from the breast.

If attachment or positioning hasn’t quite been right, even when feeding seemed to be going well – mothers can suddenly feel their breasts softer, their baby feeds more often, or becomes unsettled. Many begin to worry they no longer have enough milk.

This is one of the most common times women stop breastfeeding, not because their bodies cannot make milk, but because they haven’t had the right support early on.

Early breastfeeding support can prevent many of these difficulties. Gentle guidance with feeding, reassurance about normal newborn behaviour, and seeing other mothers feeding their babies can make a significant difference to both confidence and continuation.

I met Jo through her breastfeeding circle that she runs weekly. Always found her to be wonderful and so so understanding and easy to talk to. I currently just experienced my first round of issues with breastfeeding, my daughter is 6 months old. I got into contact with Jo and she was able to help me and get me set on the path I needed to get my blocked duct and breast engorgement sorted. Jo was very kind, respectful and resourceful. She also provided links and information for me to reference back to and read through. Thank you again Jo xx
Jess
From my very first interaction with Jo at mumabuba, she has been nothing short of amazing. I reached out to her in the early weeks of my third pregnancy, having just moved to the area. She welcomed me to the breastfeeding circle, and even though I wasn’t quite breastfeeding yet, I didn’t hesitate to go along. I was hoping to meet some like-minded mums and, along with Jo, I found invaluable support and friendship. When I heard about the benefits of reflexology, I was intrigued and wanted to learn more about how Jo could support me through pregnancy and birth. I booked a one-on-one consultation and was amazed at the relief I felt from my symphysis pubis pain, back pain, and all the usual pregnancy aches and discomforts. We also took time before birth to prepare both my mind and body for my “easy, quick, and pain-free birth.” I was certainly thanking Jo when my dream birth became a reality. After the birth of my son, we were quick to book another appointment to release the physical trauma and nervous system imprints he was hold from his birth - which was an amazing and emotional experience. Thanks to everything I had learned in the breastfeeding circle, I felt confident and equipped in those early postpartum days. I didn’t need to stress or spend time googling “is this normal?” Although getting out of the house with a newborn was overwhelming at times, mumabuba quickly became the safe, comforting space I needed. It truly feels like home. Jo and mumabuba are a true gift to all mums - trying, expecting, and postpartum - in the Whitsunday community.
Airlee

What happens at the group?

This is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can:

ask questions
get help with positioning and attachment
talk through concerns about feeding or milk supply
learn what is normal (and what isn’t)
meet other local mums

Just as importantly, you will spend time around other breastfeeding mothers. Seeing babies a little older than your own and watching feeds in a normal, unhurried setting often helps mothers realise their baby’s behaviour is typical and that things do get easier.

Because this is a group setting, the support offered is guidance and reassurance rather than a full individual clinical assessment.

If a more complex feeding difficulty is identified, I may recommend a private lactation consultation, where we can take a full history and create a plan tailored specifically to you and your baby.

Who facilitates the group?

The group is facilitated by Jo, founder of mumabuba.

Jo has supported women and babies through fertility, pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period for over 20 years and is the only privately practicing International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in the local area.

Her work combines lactation care with an understanding of birth experiences and infant body comfort, helping to recognise when feeding challenges may be related to positioning, tension, or early feeding patterns.

Her aim is simple: no mother should feel she has to struggle through feeding alone.

This free group is part of mumabuba’s commitment to ongoing community support and aligns with the Baby Friendly Health Initiative recommendation that families have access to breastfeeding support after leaving hospital.

Practical Notes

To keep the space calm and supportive for new mothers, the group is limited to babies and expectant mothers only.
Toddlers and older children are not able to attend.

mumabuba is located in the Whitsundays in Queensland

69 Marathon Street, Proserpine, QLD 4800 (the old St Catherine’s primary school campus)

By appointment only

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