Care, education and support for women at every stage.

From pregnancy and birth to postpartum, pelvic care and life beyond babies.

I’m Lauretta, a Nurse, Midwife, Birth Educator and Bodyworker offering hands on care for women through pregnancy, postpartum and beyond, with practical education and support along the way.

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  • Acuneedling for pregnancy and postpartum

    I'm pregnant

    Acuneedling & Pregnancy Bodywork

    Acuneedling for pregnancy & birth + bodywork for pregnancy aches and pains, pelvic, hip or back discomfort, baby positioning and birth preparation.

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  • Online and in-person birth education class

    I'm preparing for birth

    Birth Education

    Birth education that goes beyond the hospital classes for you and your support person, with in person, online and 1:1 options.

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  • I'm looking for pelvic care

    Internal Pelvic Release

    Internal and external pelvic bodywork for pelvic pain and tension, birth preparation, postpartum care, pelvic connection and beyond.

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  • I want support with my scar

    Abdominal Scar Care

    Gentle hands on care for Caesarean, laparoscopy and other abdominal scars.

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Not sure what to book?

That’s okay. Send me a quick message and I’ll help you work out which appointment is right for you.

Hi, I’m Lauretta

Nurse. Midwife. Birth Educator. Bodyworker. Acuneedling Midwife. Women’s health nerd. Mum.

I’ve been working with women and families for over a decade and still work clinically as a midwife, so I’m very much still in the thick of pregnancy and birth, not just talking about it on Instagram. I adore being a midwife. And despite what people might think about us spending our days hanging out holding babies, it’s holding women that I love most.

I also LOVE teaching about birth, especially that moment when the nods start and you can see things clicking into place. I want women & their team going into birth thinking “I understand this. I get to decide. I can do this.” rather than “I’m scared, I can’t cope with the pain” or “I guess we’ll just go with the flow.”

Years of witnessing many different births has also fuelled my fascination with the body, the pelvis and how babies move through it, leading me into Acuneedling™, Internal Pelvic Release Work, pregnancy bodywork and abdominal scar care. The more I learn, the more bodywork feels like a return to something that has always belonged in midwifery: knowing the body, using our hands, observing, listening and supporting women.

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Birth Education:
Your birth, your way

Feel ready for birth. Body AND mind.

There’s so much more to preparing for birth than learning the stages of labour.

I want you and your support person to understand what actually happens in birth, know your options and have practical tools you can use when things get intense.

  • Online and in-person birth education class

    Your Birth Class: Ballarat

    Practical, in person birth education for you and your support person.

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  • Your Online Birth Class

    Midwife-led, self-paced birth education. Learn in your own time, from home.

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  • 1:1 Birth Preparation

    Individual support for your questions, preferences and birth preparation.

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  • Birth Bites

    Quick, bite-sized videos for fast & flexible learning, in the comfort of your own home.

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Words from incredible mums

  • Emma Powell

    A lovely, knowledgeable and caring midwife sharing her insight and skills at such a valuable time. Highly recommend ⭐️

  • K & B

    “If there’s one thing I’d recommend for all pregnant people and their partners, it’s getting informed about all aspects of childbirth and working through any fears or apprehension you have towards the experience you will have birthing your baby. The Your Birth Class course with Lauretta is one of the most positive, natural pathways to do just that, and support your journey into parenthood.”

  • M & R

    Lauretta gives you the knowledge of all possible outcomes so we were well prepared. The birth itself went extremely well. I felt in control and calm. My husband also had an important role and together we welcomed another beautiful girl into our family. Highly recommend to everyone!

  • L & T

    We loved the Your Birth Class course and particularly because of its delivery by Lauretta. She is very knowledgeable of all aspects and open to discussing our issues and concerns. She made us feel supported and followed up with us after the course. She’s amazing and we feel very lucky to have had her guidance.

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    Lauretta is the most down-to-earth and positive person, and her knowledge about all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum helped me to confidently move past any apprehension I had going into this labour.