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The Womb Rooms, Gold Coast (2025)

17/10/2025

IF THERE IS something you have been wanting, wishing, waiting to do for yourself this is your sign to DO IT!

I had the most incredible massage with Catee yesterday. We’ve been circling in each other’s work realms for a while, and I’ve heard about her beautiful work especially with caesarean scars. Something in me knew it was time to book in with her, and I’m so glad I did.

It was the most intuitive, sensual, and deeply nurturing massage, such a gift as a mother to be touched with no expectations. It was exactly what my body had been craving.

I’ve been left with so many feelings and insights today, and a deep sense of gratitude for this gorgeous woman and the work she does.

Ifyou are local do yourself a favour and book in for a c section recovery, pregnancy or remedial massage with Catee….

You won’t regret it!

Clare. ❤️

11/10/2025

There is a difference between engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis but they can be closely linked. One can easily lead to the next…

Knowing how to spot the difference and manage appropriately can make all the difference.

I speak a lot about lymphatic breast massage to help resolve congestion which can lead to the above.

The beautiful Erin from .the.embodied.mother has an amazing lymphatic massage sequence that is so helpful to show you how to do it effectively.

https://www.mammae.com.au/pages/your-bosom-ritual-protocol

Also some physics and IBCLC’s provide specific ultrasound to treat mastitis, engorgement and inflammation of the breast which can be very helpful.

Please like, share, save or send to a friend who might need this.

Clare

10/10/2025

WHEN YOUR BABY JUST CANT SEEM TO SETTLE!

In these early weeks it can be so confusing…..

Is it hunger? Is it discomfort? Is it overtiredness?

It is usually a mix of things: an immature digestive system, a nervous system finding its rhythm , a tired or overstimulated baby, a bored baby, hunger or simply your little one needing some extra closeness and comfort.

Things that can help…..

✨Gentle upright holds
✨Breastfeeding
✨Skin-to-skin
✨Forearm hold
✨Tummy time
✨Lying over knees (like this image)
✨Rhythmic movement
✨Sensory stimulation (outdoors under the trees)
✨Baby wearing
✨Warm bath
✨Feeding adjustments
✨Taking a minute to regulate ourselves….energy exchange is huge.

It’s not always about “getting the burp out” sometimes it’s about helping them regulate, dial down and feel safe.

If you feel your baby is more unsettled than “normal” always consult with your care provider or IBCLC.

Clare

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09/10/2025

IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING!!!

I’ve been talking about this forever…..
The Womb Rooms first event….hopefully more to come!

The early days can be such a blur but finding connection with people who are in the same season can be life saving.

So here I go bringing some of my fav’s and my fav’s fav’s together, kicking things off with a night out (let’s face it it’s an afternoon but we can pretend we are wild), in celebration of “TWR” 1 year anniversary, the festive season and to celebrate motherhood.

👶 Bring your babe/s or leave them at home
🤰 Bring your belly
👯 Bring a friend or come solo
🍹 Cocktail or mocktail

Nibbles and drinks on arrival. Pop in for one or stay and mingle.

Details:

Currumbin RSL deck
Thursday Nov 20th 4:30-7pm
DM me if you have any questions.

One of the best parts of my work is meeting so many amazing women and I’ve always thought if we could all get in the same room, it would be something pretty special.

Drop me a 👍 or 👎 if you’re in!

Clare

21/09/2025

TANDEM FEEDING - I truely believe that one woman’s story can set the trajectory of another’s through storytelling.

So often our biggest learnings come from hearing the lived experiences of others.

Tandem feeding has come up a lot for me in the last few weeks, and Phoebe has been kind enough to share her journey. She lives remotely in NSW and we connected over Zoom during her pregnancy to prepare for feeding both her toddler and her newborn.

Here are Phoebe’s words…

I am emailing to let you know I had a beautiful baby girl on Thursday morning, She is absolutely perfect and I feel so lucky to have two beautiful girls!

The transition away from me breastfeeding my two year old to sleep at night went really well whilst I was in hospital. I would give her a breast feed in the hospital when she would come to visit and then my husband would return to our accommodation in the evening and go to bed with her without too much of a battle. Since coming home we have maintained this routine of me breast feeding her after her shower, and then my husband cuddling her to sleep, in case I am needed by the baby at bedtime as well.

She has taken to this change really well and loves sitting with me while I feed the baby and helping with nappy changes.

My husband snapped these two photos which I thought I’d send on to you. The first photo is me feeding my toddler in the afternoon on the day that Zara was born. And the second photo is the day after Zara was born, I was feeding Olympia and Zara woke and also wanted to be fed asap (hence why she’s still all wrapped up), so my husband helped me latch Zara whilst Olympia was still feeding too!

I am glad I made the decision to keep feeding Olympia, it has given me the chance to still have a really beautiful bonding moment with her throughout the day amidst this huge shift in her life right now, and I am excited to see where the tandem feeding journey takes us!

Thank you for your help and advice in the lead up to the birth, you’ve given me confidence to continue feeding my toddler as well as my baby!!

Phoebe ###

Once again anything is possible with the right support.

Clare. ❤️

11/09/2025

Yesterday I completed four of my packages with four incredible women, beautiful mums who welcomed me into their families

It’s always such a bittersweet feeling… leaving with confidence that “they’ve got this,” but also missing those weekly catch-ups. One even said, “Can I just book you for coffee?” and honestly, I feel the same! 😍

✨ A mums & bubs catch-up might be on the horizon… stay tuned.

If you’re pregnant, planning, or in the middle of the postpartum blur and wondering what I actually do in my home visits as an endorsed midwife + IBCLC, here’s a little snapshot:

- Mum & bub postpartum checks
- Maternal observations, wound checks & overall wellbeing (physical, emotional, mental)
- Birth debriefs
- Baby weigh
- Breastfeeding/feeding support
- Feeding plans + troubleshooting
- Referrals if needed
- Medicare rebates apply

But more than anything I tailor my care to you. Every family, every journey is unique, and that’s what I love most.

If you’d like some “warm love” or know someone who would, please share or reach out.

Clare ❤️

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08/09/2025

ZOOM IN TO READ!

This memo was given to me when I had my first, and it stayed on the wall of my kids rooms for years. A gentle reminder of what our children truly need.

I often say one of the hardest parts of becoming a mother is feeling like there’s no space left for your own emotions. That every feeling you have, high or low is somehow now absorbed by your children, and the ripple effect can feel overwhelming……Trying to stay regulated while managing your own feelings alongside your child’s is no small task.

It can feel hard to set and hold boundaries consistently, but “no” is one of the most powerful and loving words we can offer our kids. It teaches safety, predictability, and trust, even if it’s met with resistance.

There are moments when our patience wears thin. When we snap, raise our voice, or say something we wish we hadn’t. Our kids don’t expect perfection. These moments serve to remind us that we are human.

And sometimes, what we interpret as clinginess or demanding behaviour is really just our child’s way of asking us to slow down. To see them. To be with them. To come back to connection.

Hope you enjoy this too!

Clare

19/08/2025

Just two mums and their crocs! ❤️❤️

14/08/2025

“I just need a mini!”

A beautiful women said this during her labour recently - just a mini break, a pause, a breath to gather herself and go again. We laughed about it later.

Labour doesn’t stop for anyone, but those feels are real. You will need a mini. You will think you can’t do it. You will ask or think about asking for pain relief. You will feel out of your body…

But you’ve got this! ❤️

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17/06/2025

I recently visited a mum I’ve been supporting through both her antenatal preparation and postpartum journey.

During her pregnancy, her baby was closely monitored for measuring in the 1st percentile — but fast forward to birth, and he arrived weighing 2.8kg. At his 4-week check, he was just shy of 5kg, exclusively breastfed, and absolutely thriving.

On the other end of the spectrum, I’ve also seen babies born at 4kg who then gain more gradually in those early weeks.

Both babies are gaining well, just following different trajectories. It’s a great reminder that this is normal. Growth looks different for every baby, and it’s so important we help families understand and feel reassured about that.

Clare

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