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mumabuba is the Whitsundays centre for pregnancy & baby wellness, supporting women through fertility, pregnancy, birth and postnatal.

Natural healthcare, IBCLC lactation care, baby therapy & childbirth education for positive birth and parenting experience

28/10/2026

I have some news I’m so happy to share. 💜

I’m honoured to welcome Paris into the mumabuba circle of support. Paris is a local midwife, and she is a qualified Hypnobirthing Australia educator, offering her classes through mumabuba.

I’ve known Paris for a couple of years now and I know the way she holds space for women. Her approach to midwifery is gentle, respectful and grounded in trust, and it sits so closely alongside everything I offer here. I couldn’t think of anyone I’d rather have teaching this.

This has been a long time in the making. Since Donna retired, there’s been a gap in our community, and it means so much to see it filled by someone who does this with such heart. Paris has worked so hard to get here, and I’m so proud to have her as part of mumabuba.

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28/10/2026

When you’re in the early stages of pregnancy (or trying for a baby), a major weather event - like a cyclone, flood or bushfire - might feel “not relevant yet”.

But the research tells a different story. In Australia, one study found that women whose areas were hit by tropical cyclones during early pregnancy had significantly higher odds of preterm birth.

Another found that in the mid-pregnancy phase, exposure to severe weather was linked to low birth-weight babies.

Why might this be? Some of the contributing factors include:
- The stress of the event (even if you weren’t directly in the path) affecting hormone regulation and fetal growth.
- Interruptions to nutrition, clean water, health services or living conditions at a time when the baby is forming key systems.

The stage of pregnancy matters - early stages are very sensitive to change and disruption.

If you’re in early pregnancy (or planning), consider this your gentle reminder.

At my free community sessions, we’ll explore what “prepared” looks like for you at this stage - simply, clearly, gently.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/mumabuba/events
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28/10/2026

This week is Home Birth Awareness Week, and this year it matters more than ever for our community.
From 1 January 2027, every midwife attending a private homebirth, including the second midwife who must be present, will need professional indemnity insurance. The only product available requires an endorsement most second midwives don’t hold. Here, one privately practicing midwife already covers Mackay and the Whitsundays, and finding an insured second midwife could make homebirth impossible for our local families.
Homebirth isn’t for every woman, and our hospital midwives and doctors do incredible work. But every woman should have the right to choose where she births, with a qualified midwife beside her. Choice only exists if the options do.
Rallies are being held around the country calling on the government to extend the exemption until a workable insurance solution exists. If you’ve had a homebirth, a hospital birth, or you just believe women deserve options, please come along to the Mackay rally.

📍 Bluewater Quay, Mackay
📅 21st November 10-11am
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1G1MzVb3s8/

27/10/2026

I’m delighted to be supporting Women’s Well Co by providing early and free access to the new mumabuba Postnatal Wellness Review for all the women that join the Postnatal Pilates program.

So if you want to prioritise your postnatal wellness sign up to the 6-week program before 3rd November and get free access to the Postnatal Wellness Review before the offical launch!

26/10/2026

“I was so grateful to be breastfeeding this time. I can’t imagine how I would’ve managed bottle-feeding like with my first: no clean water, no way to sterilise, and nowhere safe to prepare feeds.”

One local mum, looking back on having a baby during Cyclone Debbie, told me this.

If you’re breastfeeding, you already have a built-in emergency feeding plan. Your milk is always clean and ready, power or no power.

But the women I spoke with also said the heat was relentless, and no one had told them how to keep themselves and baby cool, hydrated and settled with no fans or aircon.

And if breastfeeding isn’t going the way you hoped (it’s painful, baby isn’t gaining well, or you’re just not enjoying it), an emergency is the hardest time to be sorting it out. Getting support now means you can feel steady, whatever the weather.

Join our FREE breastfeeding circle at mumabuba, Thursdays 1-2pm:

This Thursday 29 October: general breastfeeding support. Bring your questions, you don’t have to wait for cyclone season to get help.

Thursday 5 November: a special cyclone focus on feeding through a disaster.

Pregnant women are always welcome.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/mumabuba/events

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22/10/2026

When I spoke with local women about their experiences of Cyclone Debbie, I was surprised by how many - even those who’d lived through plenty of cyclones - had prepared their households but hadn’t made any extra preparations for pregnancy or having a newborn.

With cyclone season just around the corner, I'm offering FREE community sessions at mumabuba pregnancy & baby wellness centre to help you think through what you and your family might need.
We'll cover practical preparations for pregnancy, birth and early parenting, including what to have ready in an evacuation pack, with demonstrations of useful supplies. Think of it as packing your hospital bag, but for the weather.

Give yourself and your baby peace of mind this season, RSVP and add our events to your calendar here:
https://www.facebook.com/mumabuba/events

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19/08/2026

I’m honoured to have been invited to sit on the live panel following the Mackay screening of Allowed to Birth next month. 💜

I’m especially excited to be sharing the panel with Ruth Coast midwife , Siobhan Your Outback Midwife and Nakia Watters.

I love that screenings like this can be so much more than simply watching a documentary. They create an opportunity to come together, hear different perspectives, ask questions and have the conversations that can sometimes be difficult to have elsewhere.

Over the years, I’ve been involved in a number of birth documentary screenings, including hosting screenings in Sydney as fundraisers. I’ve seen how powerful these films can be in helping women realise that they are not alone in what they have experienced - and in opening up wider conversations about maternity care.

We’ve also seen that these conversations can create real momentum for change. The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry was initiated following the screening of Birth Time several years ago.

Allowed to Birth follows midwife and educator Kristine Lauria as she explores the global maternal health crisis and asks what it would take to make childbirth safer, more humane and more empowering for all.

Featuring leading voices from the birth world, including Dr Melanie Jackson (who some of you may recognise as the midwife behind The Great Birth Rebellion), Dr Stu Fischbein, Kemi Johnson and many more.

I’m really looking forward to watching the film and then being part of the conversation afterwards with Ruth, Siobhan and Nakia.

What conversations will this film spark for us? What questions will be raised? And where do we go from here?

I’d love to see a strong turnout from our Whitsunday and Mackay communities - particularly women and families who want to be informed, connected and part of the conversation about the future of maternity care.

🎥 Mackay screening of Allowed to Birth
📅 13th September - 4-6pm
📍 BCC Cinema, Mount Pleasant, Mackay
https://www.facebook.com/events/2714609422267856

Who’s coming?
Tag a woman, family or birth worker who you think should be in the room.

And to my fellow panellists - I’m looking forward to sharing this conversation with you all. 💜

12/08/2026

Today is Middle Child Day - and if you're a middle child, you've probably heard the story before: overlooked, squeezed between the oldest and the baby, left to fend for yourself while everyone else gets the attention.
It's a story a lot of people believe. But it turns out the research doesn't really back it up.
A large study published in late 2024, using data from over 700,000 people, looked at how personality actually differs by birth order. The "neglected middle child" idea didn't hold up. What did show up, consistently, was something much nicer - middle children (along with youngest children) tended to score slightly higher on kindness, cooperation and humility than firstborns. Growing up negotiating between siblings, sharing, compromising, mediating - it turns out that shapes something real. The middle child who steps in to smooth over an argument or hands over their toy without being asked isn't the overlooked one. They're often the one holding things together.
So if you're a middle child, maybe it's time to retire the "forgotten one" story. The evidence points to something better.
Are you a middle child? Or is there a middle child in your family holding down the peace right now? Tell us where you sit in the birth order - and if it fits.

05/08/2026

Something I've learned after years of supporting new mums: the babies I see in the first few days after birth, before things have gone wrong, very often don't go on to need much help at all.

It's not because those mums are lucky, or because their babies are "easy." It's because confidence in breastfeeding - real, lasting confidence - is built early, and it's built by a few specific things happening at the right time.

Getting the latch working well in those first days matters, not just for comfort, but because every good feed teaches a mother's body and her baby's body that this works. Small wins early on build belief, the same way anything difficult becomes easier once you've done it well a few times.

Seeing other women breastfeed matters too. It's one of the reasons I love our Breastfeeding Circle - mums often come along while they're still pregnant, before their own baby has even arrived, just to watch, ask questions, and take in how normal and varied breastfeeding actually looks. That kind of quiet, ordinary exposure does something that no amount of reading or googling can.

And the words used around a new mother matter more than people realise. Reassurance that's specific and honest builds confidence. Vague reassurance, or being told something different by every person she asks, chips away at it.

This is why I don't wait for a problem to show up before I see a mum. Support in the first days - while things are still forming, not after they've already gone wrong - changes the whole trajectory. It's not about fixing something broken. It's about helping something work well from the start.

If you're expecting, or your baby is only days old, I'd love to see you early - whether that's a one-on-one visit, or simply coming along to a Breastfeeding Circle to watch, listen, and know what's ahead. Our breastfeeding circle is on every Thursday and is free to attend.

Message me or visit my website to book a discovery call to see how I can support you and your breastfeeding journey.

31/07/2026

"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 group, 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 p***s 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 holding from his birth - which was an amazing and emotional experience.

Thanks to everything I had learned in the breastfeeding group, 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

Message me if you are trying to conceive, pregnant or in the postpartum period to see how I can support you. 💜

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69 Marathon Street
Proserpine, QLD
4800

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http://www.mumabuba.com.au/

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