Shona Cassels - Lactation Consultant

30/03/2026

I’m so looking forward to being a part of this event on May 2nd 💜

⭐️ The research is clear: the system wasn’t built for mums, and we need more support.

Enter - a grassroots organisation born from doctoral research into the real lives of working mothers - led by PhD candidate, Psychologist, and mum Afrouz Shoghi.

On Saturday 2nd May, we’re bringing together some amazing local expert speakers to talk honestly about what it really looks like to navigate work and motherhood - and share with you some essential tools that will make a big difference to your life.

If you’re a mum juggling kids, housework, paid work and everything in between - we SEE YOU and we’d love you to join us for our first ever event.

Because this isn’t a woman’s problem to solve — it’s everyone’s problem to solve.

📅 Saturday 2 May 2026 | 2-5PM
📍 Mudgeeraba Community Centre
🎟️ Tickets $15 — all proceeds to The Nurtured Village to support mums in need
👶🏽 Free on-site expert babysiting (limited spaces — must book in advance)!
PLUS
🍰 Delicious afternoon tea
💝 Goodies and discounts
👯‍♀️ Build your support network

Book now → Link in bio

Limited spaces — don’t miss out! ⭐️
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24/03/2026

⭐️Mum+Baby Group - Tues 31st March⭐️
INTRODUCING SOLIDS

When to start, how to start, how to tell if your baby is ready and what foods to offer. A practical and down-to-earth guide to this exciting milestone!

Our Mum+Baby Group is every Tuesday morning.
💛 All mums and babies are welcome. 💛

☀️ Tuesdays 10.30am at Medical on Robina
💸 $30 per session
📞 Call 07 5690 1290 to book

23/03/2026

Working mums, this is for you! I’m excited to be involved in this event as a guest on the panel. More details in the comments.
Tickets have only just gone on sale and at only $15 they’re going to sell out quickly.

What does life actually feel like as a working mum right now?

Not the highlight reel. The invisible load. The guilt. The exhaustion. The moments where you wonder if you're doing any of it well enough — or all of it not quite enough.
You're not alone. And we built something for you 💛

We're so proud to announce workHers: Connect & Thrive — an inaugural community event supporting local working mothers through connection, wellbeing, and expert-led, practical support.

📅 Saturday 2nd May 2026 | 2–5pm
📍 Mudgeeraba Community Centre, Firth Park, Somerset Dr, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
🎟️ $15 tickets — all proceeds go to The Nurtured Village
👶 FREE on-site crèche (limited spaces — must be registered in advance)
🍰 Afternoon tea provided

Hear from 7 local experts spanning psychology, career coaching, lactation, and maternal health — coming together because this isn't just a challenge for individual mothers to solve. It's something we tackle together, as a community.

📲 Book now: https://bit.ly/connect_and_thrive

Spaces are limited — we'd love to see you there. Know a working mum who needs this? Tag her below. 👇

19/03/2026

Mum+Baby Group - Tues 24th March
🧁 CAKE & CHAT

Come along to eat cake, chat, hang out with Shona our lactation consultant and specialist GP Dr Frances Knight, and ask all your questions about your baby, feeding, sleep or anything else parenting.

Our Mum+Baby Group is every Tuesday morning.
💛 All mums and babies are welcome. 💛

☀️ Tuesdays 10.30am at Medical on Robina
💸 $30 per session
📞 Call 07 5690 1290 to book

18/03/2026

Shona is not afraid to admit that she loves the dogs she meet at home visits 💜
Book your home visit now so Shona can meet YOUR doggo 😆
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17/03/2026

Our Mum+Baby Group is every Tuesday morning.
💛 All mums and babies are welcome. 💛

Thank you to our Women’s Health Physio, Andrea Baker for this session today 🙏

We have different topics and discussions each week - keep an eye out on here for what’s coming up!

☀️ Tuesdays 10.30am at Medical on Robina
💸 $30 per session
📞 Call 07 5690 1290 to book

13/03/2026

⭐️ Mum+Baby Group - Tues 17th March ⭐️
PELVIC FLOOR, CORE & MORE

Got questions about exercise, abdominal separation, leaking, other aches & pains, or anything else pelvic floor or core?

Come along to this group session with Andrea Baker, our Women’s Health Physio.

Our Mum+Baby Group is every Tuesday morning.
💛 All mums and babies are welcome. 💛

☀️ Tuesdays 10.30am at Medical on Robina
💸 $30 per session
📞 Call 07 5690 1290 to book

05/03/2026

In our society there’s a whole industry (i.e. $$$$$) around baby sleep. So-called “wake windows” are a part of that.

But we have to remember that lists of wake windows are just an observation of AVERAGES.

Your baby is NOT average. You do NOT need to follow these wake window guides (unless they happen to match your baby’s needs).

Each baby has their own unique sleep patterns, and there are better (evidenced-based!) ways to find these sleep rhythms and make them work for you.

Follow us for more - or access the support you need at our Mum+Baby Clinic including our Mum+Baby Group.

Send us a DM if you’d like to know more.
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26/02/2026

Using a fl**ge that’s too big (or too small) can be painful 😣 or may mean you’re not easily able to pump good volumes of milk. 💦

Many pumps come with just one size of fl**ge 🤷🏼‍♀️, often 24mm, which may not be right for you. 😔

Measure the diameter of your ni**le then add on 1mm (or maybe 2mm) to get the correct fl**ge size for you 👍

Book an appointment with Shona if you need more assistance 📱
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26/02/2026

There are lots of way to hold a baby for breastfeeding.

This beautiful mum instinctively found that this is the most comfortable position for her and her baby - it’s often called “koala hold” 🐨

This type of positioning helps a baby feel stable and secure against mum, and lets bub use their feeding reflexes to latch onto the breast.

What breastfeeding position works best for you?

*Photo shared with permission - thank you! 🙏
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26/02/2026

There are lots of way to hold a baby for breastfeeding.

This beautiful mum instinctively found that this is the most comfortable position for her and her baby - it’s often called “koala hold” 🐨

This type of positioning helps a baby feel stable and secure against mum, and lets bub use their feeding reflexes to latch onto the breast.

What breastfeeding position works best for you?

*Photo shared with permission - thank you! 🙏
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24/02/2026

Our Mum+Baby Group is every Tuesday at 10.30am.

💛 All mums and babies are welcome. 💛

🪆Connect with other mums.

🧗🏾‍♀️ Feel supported and empowered on your parenting journey.

🙅🏻‍♀️ No judgment, no gimmicks.

🫶🏽 Relaxed, welcoming and non-judgemental.

☀️ Tuesdays 10.30am at Medical on Robina
💸 $30 per session (we have a different topic each week - keep an eye on our socials for upcoming sessions)
📞 Call 07 5690 1290 to book