Hi! My name is Brenda and I am a mum of two children. I love supporting women, and the family unit, as they experience the journey through pregnancy and beyond.​

In 2020, I sustained a lower back injury and found the juggle of work and family life left me with little time for my rehabilitation. I thought to myself, if i had only received the support I needed at home without having to worry about who would look after my children, I would have recovered much quicker. This is why The Gentle Village was born. My goal is to have our families feel that they can access our experienced services quickly and feel comfortable and safe in the comfort of their home. I strongly believe that accessing health services early is the key to a much healthier and supported pregnancy and breastfeeding journey.  

I really enjoy learning and teaching all things midwifery and lactation related, with my main focus being on pregnancy and postpartum care and support. As an IBCLC, my special interest is in oral dysfunction and oral ties.

Hi! My name is Mel and I am a registered nurse/midwife and a proud mum to 3 beautiful children.

Ever since I was little I knew I wanted to help mum's with their babies. As I grew up I realised being a midwife was the best way I could do this. I completed my nursing qualification first before becoming a registered midwife over 12 years ago.

As much as I loved welcoming babies into this world, including my own, I realised there was a huge gap in support networks for families postnatally and that I really wanted to make a difference to help others avoid feeling the way I felt, back when I had my first baby.​

As a registered midwife and IBCLC,  I am passionate about empowering and helping families prepare for their new arrival and provide them with support, once they have welcomed their baby into this world. My special interest is in food intolerances/allergens in infants.
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Education:

(2007) Bachelor of Nursing ~ Murdoch University
(2008) Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery ~ Curtin University of Technology
(2022) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Examination
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