What's your name and role at MAMA?

Hi, my name is Sarah. I am MAMA’s Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and I offer Birth Debrief sessions.

What inspired you to work at MAMA?

I have a Bachelor in Psychology and I am a trained Midwife, and I worked as midwife in Amsterdam, before my husband and I emigrated to Australia in 2015. Here I did my additional training to become a Lactation Consultant and Birth Debrief counsellor.

What are you passionate about at MAMA?

I walked into MAMA 9 years ago to inquire about the Australian Midwifery system and to get to know other midwives and like minded people, and they have welcomed me in their family with open arms. I have never left since and feel so privileged to be part of this wonderful community.

What are your favourite things about your role?

What I love most about my role is to support new families in the rollercoaster of (preparing for) postpartum. To give them knowledge, skills, hope and support, to achieve their goals and even more important to feel heard, seen and supported in this intense time. My approach is holistic and personalized, and my nature is gentle and non-judgmental.

Where would we find you outside of MAMA?

When I’m not here, I am with my beautiful family; my husband and 3 boys (Hugo, Jonas and Sep), and other things I love doing are catching up with my friends, going into nature, reading books and playing soccer.

What's your name and role at MAMA?

Caroline, a Lactation Consultant

What inspired you to work at MAMA?

When breastfeeding my own children I began read in about breastfeeding and was constantly fascinated by the information I was learning.

What are you passionate about at MAMA?

MAMA’s ethics align with my own. Love MAMA clients. They are passionate and really seem to benefit from my help.

What are your favourite things about your role?

Continually learning things from ongoing education, other lactation consultants and breastfeeding mums.

Where would we find you outside of MAMA?

You would most likely find me anywhere my dogs are. My favourite part of any day is walking them. We also love the dog park and dog friendly beaches. Watching TV on the couch with them is another favourite thing to do. I also enjoy my partner Paul and two adults sons company.

What's your name and role at MAMA?

Hi, my name is Megan, and I am one of MAMA’s Lactation Consultants (IBCLC’s).

What inspired you to work at MAMA?

To be given an opportunity to work with families surrounded by the team at MAMA, alongside incredibly caring, professional, and respectful healthcare providers is a dream job that I am so very grateful for.

What are you passionate about at MAMA?

MAMA offers so many supportive services, it is a one stop shop in the childbearing space from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and the postnatal period as families make the transition of becoming parents either for the first time or happily again. Everyone is welcomed with open arms; care is personalised, evidence-based, inclusive and extremely supportive.

What are your favourite things about your role?

I really enjoy observing a parent’s self belief, confidence and love for their baby grow as they navigate and work through any breastfeeding challenges or concerns that may arise. I have been told I am a compassionate, caring and respectful practitioner, and being able to support a family as they achieve their personal feeding goals is so special to witness.

Where would we find you outside of MAMA?

I love spending time with my husband Marty and adult kids (Harry, Zoe and Charlie), as well as family and friends at our beach shack on the Mornington Peninsula. My favourite things to do are walking in nature; reading a feel good book; bingeing a great tv series; and as often as I can - dancing (like no-one is watching!).