your conception journey
Starting your journey to parenthood should be a magical, positive and exciting opportunity. You are embarking on a journey that will change your life forever and of course, create new life!
Investing in optimising your fertility health will help set you and your baby on the best path for a positive pregnancy and birthing experience, and will continue to benefit you and your baby for years to come. So regardless of whether you are looking to be in the best possible condition to conceive, or if you have health challenges that could make conceiving a challenge, I am here to help.
Unfortunately, for some people getting pregnant is not as easy as it sounds. There are many physical and emotional reasons why a woman may find it difficult to conceive.
mumabuba can help with…
Optimised fertility health
Heavy, painful or infrequent periods
Endometriosis
PCOS
Thyroid imbalance
Miscarriage recovery
IVF preparation
Recurrent miscarriage
Stress management
Why conception can be difficult for some
Conception is a surprisingly delicate process. Because of the short fertile window during your menstrual cycle, you don’t get many chances for fertilisation to occur.
If we add to that the additional challenge for those with irregular or infrequent periods due to hormonal imbalances, PCOS, stress or miscarriages, then it is easy to understand why it can take a long time to fall pregnant, and why the process can be emotionally and physically draining.
Each menstrual cycle can become a reminder of unmet expectations, causing stress, anxiety, and emotional strain that further impacts fertility. It’s a cycle that can feel relentless.
Remember, you’re capable of extraordinary things, but it’s okay to seek help along the way. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—I’m here to offer support and help you realise your dream of parenthood.
how mumabuba can help
I understand from my own experiences how it feels to have fertility problems. Take comfort in knowing that there is hope, I am now a mum to 3 wonderful children and I know that complementary therapies made my journey to motherhood possible. I’ve also supported many women over the last 20 years to overcome their own fertility challenges. I feel humbled that I have been able to help so many women to become mothers through nurturing treatments and support that allowed their bodies to do what should come naturally.
The individually tailored care I offer can help your body stimulate its own healing process and balance your hormones which will assist with ovulation and regulate your menstruation – all of which leads to a healthier environment to nurture a new life, giving you the best chance to conceive. You can learn more about the various treatment modalities I can provide here.
What to expect from your appointments
For your first fertility appointment, we will have a detailed discussion about your fertility history and any previous pregnancy experiences. We will discuss any known fertility issues including underlying health concerns, any medical treatment you have received and explore your menstrual cycle in detail so that I can understand your current situation and how I can help.
Then while you receive your first treatment we will discuss a treatment plan that takes into account your individual circumstances and goals.
Each subsequent appointment will evolve to meet your needs at that time so that you always receive treatments that are tailored for you.
So if you are ready to start your journey to motherhood, I’m here for you.
appointment information
prices
Discovery call
Free 15 min discovery call to learn more about how mumabuba can support you
$0.00First fertility appointment
Detailed consultation and treatment plan, plus initial treatment (1.5 hrs)
$225.00Regular fertility appointment
Tailored follow up treatment (1 hr)
$150.00Extended fertility appointment
When your situation requires further consultation, plus treatment (1.5 hrs)
$225.00
Payments:
Payments can be made at your appointment by cash or EFTPOS or can be debited from your credit card at the end of your appointment. For your convenience, the intake form you receive when you make your appointment will record your credit or debit card details.
Cancellation policy:
If you need to cancel your appointment, please give as much notice as possible so I can offer the appointment to someone else. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice may be charged to your credit or debit card at 50% of the appointment cost.
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Free discovery calls:
If you’d like to have a chat about the ways that I can help you before you make your first appointment, I offer free 15 minute discovery calls. It’s a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to ask me any questions you might have about the help I can provide you. To book a discovery call please follow the “book your appointment now” button.
Booking confirmations:
When you book an appointment you will receive a confirmation email with the appointment details. If you are a new mumabuba client you will also be asked to complete an intake form which will provide me with essential information I need in order to optimise the way I support you.
Where to find us:
mumabuba is located within the old St Catherine’s school at 69 Marathon Street, Proserpine. There is street parking available directly outside the grounds and more street parking in the nearby streets.
When you enter the grounds, walk through the main entrance area, past the Women’s Well Co on the right, and through to the covered area. The mumabuba centre is on the left side, 3rd room along.
What to wear:
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to allow for free movement during your appointment.
What to bring:
Please bring any relevant fertility or health information with you, such as blood test results or any medical advice you may have received.
When you arrive:
The mumabuba pregnancy and baby wellness centre has been designed to make your time with me as nurturing and supportive as possible. When you arrive please feel free to make use of the comfortable lounge area and make yourself a drink.
Facilities:
- There is an accessible toilet a few meters from the centre.
- Baby change facilities are available inside the centre.
- The lounge area is available for breastfeeding before/after your appointment.
- There are some toys and books to entertain any little ones
- There is a space outside of the centre to park buggies.
case study - Lucy's conception journey
Background
Lucy and her husband had been trying for a baby for 2 years. After the first year they went to see a consultant; Lucy’s blood tests were inconclusive, an internal scan showed her fallopian tubes to be clear and all looked normal.
Lucy came to see me in desperation after the consultant had advised that they consider fertility treatment.
Treatments
During Lucy’s first visit to mumabuba it became apparent that she had not been advised to monitor her basal body temperature by her consultant – basal body temperature is a great way of identifying when ovulation occurs, as during ovulation the basal body temperature increases. We suggested that Lucy start measuring this every day along with looking for other fertility signs such as cervical mucus.
Lucy had a 27 day average cycle, but she had a very short luteal phase of only 7 days. The luteal phase is the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle which is when fertilisation and egg implantation occurs. This short luteal phase probably explained why Lucy was finding it difficult to conceive.
With this knowledge we were able to focus Lucy’s treatments specifically to lengthen her luteal phase. We used a combination of reflexology and shiatsu to balance and stimulate various hormones at different stages during her cycle.
Outcome
After only 8 treatments we increased Lucy’s luteal phase from 7 days to 12 days (a normal luteal phase is 12 to 14 days). 3 months after first seeing me, Lucy fell pregnant and went on to have a healthy, happy baby!