Nurtured Birth Melbourne

Nurtured Birth Melbourne Nurtured Birth offers Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Pregnancy Massage, Induction Massage, and Post Natal Massage Birth support/Doula, Childbirth Education.

Nurtured Birth is a collective of passionate practitioners who offer the most divine massage treatments. We specialise in pregnancy massage, induction massage and post natal massage. We also offer Childbirth Education Classes and Birth Support! We are so excited to announce the opening of our second clinic space on the 6th of April at the Mother Baby Centre at Cabrini Hospital in Malvern. It is truely wonderful to be part of Cabrini Mother Baby Centre, providing woman with more nurturing during this special time!

Osteopathic availability with Dr Katie Wood ✨Dr Katie only has a couple of clinic spots left before we close our doors a...
11/12/2025

Osteopathic availability with Dr Katie Wood ✨

Dr Katie only has a couple of clinic spots left before we close our doors at the end of the month. Be sure to snap up your spot as they are going quickly!

Tuesday 16th December: 7:30am | 8:30am | 9:00am
Monday 22nd December: 8:00am | 9:30am | 10:00am

Osteopathy provides gentle and powerful support for the changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum. Osteopathic care can also help to ensure your baby is in an optimal position for birth, encouraging your baby and body to work toward a positive birth experience.

Call to book or enquire at 0401-083-778 x

Massage availability THIS WEEKEND ✨As we prepare to close our doors at the end of the month, our team has opened up addi...
10/12/2025

Massage availability THIS WEEKEND ✨

As we prepare to close our doors at the end of the month, our team has opened up additional appointment times. We have a place for you here in our Windsor clinic as we wind down the year, but don't wait too long to book as session times are filling up quickly!

Thursday 11th December: 12:00pm | 1:00pm with Sharon Clarke
Friday 12th December: 10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm with Jo Harris
Saturday 13th December: 12:00pm with Sharon Clarke | 11:00am with Grace

Needing a place to reset and find your feet is absolutely essential as we barrel towards the holidays. Come be wrapped in cosy sheets and knowing touch. We are here with a cup of tea and a warm and welcoming space for you to completely unwind your mind, your nervous system, and your heart.

To book, call us at 0401-083-778 or book online via link in bio ✨

✨ Your Body. Your Birth. Your Rights. ✨On this Human Rights Day we remember that the journey of fertility, pregnancy, bi...
09/12/2025

✨ Your Body. Your Birth. Your Rights. ✨

On this Human Rights Day we remember that the journey of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenting is not just a medical one. The choices you are able to make, the care you receive, the space in which you give birth, and access to information are all part of what human rights should protect.

When you choose your care provider, where to give birth, how you wish to birth, that’s your right. You deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and full autonomy. In Australia, this right to bodily autonomy, informed consent, and non-discrimination during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding is reinforced under the S*x Discrimination Act 1984, which protects against discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy, potential pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The right to a safe, culturally and emotionally supportive birth environment is fundamental to the longterm health and wellbeing of young parents and parents-to-be. The call for respectful, woman-centred care during childbirth and beyond has been affirmed by organisations such as Australian College of Midwives, and by human-rights advocates who see childbirth care as a core human rights issue.

At Nurtured Birth, we believe your choices about maternity care should always be respected, no matter what. Your consent is not optional. Your comfort, dignity and wellbeing should be the centre of discussions with your team throughout each stage of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

This Human Rights Day, we honour the strength of informed choice. We stand for continuity of care, for autonomy, and for safe spaces where birthing people are heard, valued and supported.

If you’d like support on your journey, whether you’re planning pregnancy, preparing for birth or navigating early parenthood, don't hesitate to reach out.

As we prepare to say goodbye to the physical home of Nurtured Birth, my heart is full.  These walls have held thousands ...
08/12/2025

As we prepare to say goodbye to the physical home of Nurtured Birth, my heart is full. These walls have held thousands of stories. Women becoming mothers, families growing, bodies healing, hearts softening, babies being prepared for the world.

It has been a sanctuary, a meeting place, and a home away from home for so many. To everyone who crossed our doors over the past 14 years ... thank you. Your trust, your tears, your births, your laughter, your vulnerability… they have shaped this space into something truly sacred.

While we are saying goodbye to this beautiful little clinic, Nurtured Birth is not going anywhere. I will continue to offer birth support, birth education, mentoring and birth debriefing, just in a new way, with new energy and much-needed spaciousness.

Here’s to honouring what has been, softening into what is, and welcoming what comes next.

The team has opened up additional times to allow to see more people prior to closing our doors on the 31st of December. We will be closed for Christmas from the 24th -26th then open till the 31st of December. Don't forget if you have a remaining gift voucher book in asap.

With love,
Sarah xx

Keeping Cool this Summer 🪭When you’re pregnant or preparing for labour, the heat of an Aussie summer can be an unwelcome...
07/12/2025

Keeping Cool this Summer 🪭

When you’re pregnant or preparing for labour, the heat of an Aussie summer can be an unwelcome added layer. The good news is that with the right preparation, you can stay cool, comfortable and supported.

Below are some simple, practical ways to care for yourself and keep your body regulated.

During Pregnancy:
🌨️ Hydrate often with water or electrolyte drinks, especially on humid days
🌨️ Stay in the shade when outdoors
🌨️ Wear loose, breathable fabrics that allow airflow and prevent overheating
🌨️ Rest with your feet up during the hottest part of the day
🌨️ Enjoy cool showers or baths to help regulate temperature
🌨️ Use a portable fan or mist spray
🌨️ Keep your home ventilated with open windows, fans, or air-conditioning when possible
🌨️ Snack on hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber and chilled berries

During Labour & Birth, prepare a few cooling essentials ahead of time so you can focus fully on your body and your baby:
❄️ A small handheld fan your birth partner can aim wherever you need
❄️ Ice packs to cool your neck or pulse points
❄️ Icy lollies or frozen berries to keep your energy steady
❄️ Cool, wet cloths your support team can place on your forehead, chest or lower back
❄️ Layers that are easy to remove as your temperature changes
❄️ Ties, clips or headbands to keep your neck and shoulders free
❄️ A mist spray for gentle cooling between contractions
❄️ Plenty of water or ice chips to stay hydrated throughout labour
❄️ Good airflow in the birth space don't hesitate to ask for a fan, adjust the air-con, or to open a window if possible

🍧 Remember, your resting body temperature may be slightly higher during pregnancy, and heat can feel especially intense during active labour. Having a team who are attentive to your needs and your comfort can help keep you cool and present throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth.



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✨A N N O U N C E M E N T✨To my very dear community,After many months of deep reflection, I have finally made the incredi...
07/12/2025

✨A N N O U N C E M E N T✨

To my very dear community,
After many months of deep reflection, I have finally made the incredibly difficult decision to close our precious Windsor clinic on 31 December 2025. Although my own services will continue into 2026, this marks a significant transition. I am profoundly proud of the immense positive impact Nurtured Birth and our practitioners have had on thousands of families.

Fourteen years ago, I started Nurtured Birth with a simple yet powerful vision: to create a nurturing space that offered continuity of care for women and families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In those early days, it was just me offering massage, childbirth education, birth doula support, postpartum care and birth debriefing. I could never have imagined that those humble beginnings would grow into what Nurtured Birth is today.

What unfolded has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. A thriving community, a sanctuary of care that wraps around our clients like a warm hug nurturing, holding, educating and listening to each person’s needs. Our extraordinary team has poured their hearts into this work. Together, we created a space where women and families could rest, feel seen, heard, and held. The Nurtured Birth family of practitioners, clients, and referrers have made this space so much more than a clinic. It has been a place of deep connection, healing and genuine care.

This year has brought deep reflection for me, both personally and professionally. I've recognised a growing need to slow down, simplify, refocus my energy, and create space for what comes next. As someone who has always encouraged women to listen to their bodies and inner wisdom, it feels right to honour that myself now. Stepping back from the Windsor clinic will allow room for rest, study, creativity and new beginnings.

While this marks the end of an era for our allied-health services at the clinic in Windsor, it is not goodbye from me. Nurtured Birth is very much here to stay just in a different form. I will continue offering birth support, birth debriefing, mentoring and childbirth education. Nothing changes for my birthing families already booked for 2026, and I will continue to welcome enquiries for the years ahead.

If you have an existing gift voucher, please contact us to book in prior to the end of December.

From my heart, thank you. To every client and family who has trusted us, every practitioner who has poured their energy into this space, and every colleague who has supported our vision I am endlessly grateful.

Here’s to evolution, growth, and new beginnings.

With so much love,
Sarah Goldberg
Founding Director, Nurtured Birth

🎶 “Oh bring us some figgy pudding…!” 🎶At 12 weeks, your little one is about the size of a fig! Follow along with our gor...
06/12/2025

🎶 “Oh bring us some figgy pudding…!” 🎶

At 12 weeks, your little one is about the size of a fig! Follow along with our gorgeous weekly illustrations by .design to see just how your baby is growing each week, from a tiny fig to a full little human.

Subscribe via our website to get these whimsical, informative updates delivered straight to your inbox and celebrate every stage of this magical journey. 💛

🌞 Summertime skin vitality 🌞In this peak of yang known as Summer, we’re invited to move into Fire energy, to feel more o...
04/12/2025

🌞 Summertime skin vitality 🌞

In this peak of yang known as Summer, we’re invited to move into Fire energy, to feel more open-hearted, connected, expressive and warmed by the world around us. In the right dose, sunlight can help nourish both skin and spirit by supporting Vitamin D production, aiding cell renewal and offering a gentle, natural glow.

Pregnancy brings its own unique skin journey. You may experience radiance and luminosity, or you may notice changes like acne, dryness, heightened sensitivity, or darkened patches known as melasma or the “mask of pregnancy.” These shifts are common responses to hormonal changes and increased blood flow, and while often temporary, they can affect how you feel in your skin.

For deep and long-lasting support, Cosmetic Acupuncture offers something truly restorative. Using fine, delicate needles placed in the superficial layers of the skin, this traditional therapy works to:

Improve circulation and oxygenation of facial tissues
✨ Encourage toxin clearance
✨ Stimulate collagen production
✨ Soften fine lines and tone the skin
✨ Relax facial, jaw and expression-holding tension
✨ Activate the parasympathetic nervous system - our rest-and-heal state

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your complexion is a reflection of your inner harmony, a window into the balance of your emotional and energetic landscape. When that inner flow is supported, the outer glow naturally follows. 🌸

✨ Book your rejuvenating Cosmetic Acupuncture session with Dr Nicole Pawley, link in bio. 🌼

We love Rhea Dempsey’s grounded, compassionate perspective on the role of birth attendants and the way they help bridge ...
02/12/2025

We love Rhea Dempsey’s grounded, compassionate perspective on the role of birth attendants and the way they help bridge the gap in continuity of care. Her work reminds us that when women feel consistently supported, heard and held throughout pregnancy and birth, their confidence grows and their experience deepens.

If you’d like to explore her wisdom further, we stock both Birth With Confidence and Beyond the Birth Plan here at the clinic — beautiful companions for your birth journey.

🍼 When Sore Ni***es Aren’t Just Part of the Story 🍼Breastfeeding is a natural and powerful way to feed your baby, but it...
30/11/2025

🍼 When Sore Ni***es Aren’t Just Part of the Story 🍼

Breastfeeding is a natural and powerful way to feed your baby, but it doesn’t always start smoothly. In the early days, your breasts and ni***es are adapting—colostrum is flowing, milk is coming in, and your body is learning a new rhythm. Many mums expect some discomfort at the start; however, ongoing pain isn’t something they should just “get used to.”

Often, the root cause of ni**le soreness is an incorrect latch. If the baby isn’t positioned well, the ni**le can be compressed against the hard palate instead of being drawn deep into the mouth, leading to cracks, splitting, and bleeding.

Other factors like mastitis, tongue-tie, or increased feeding demands can also trigger new pain.

When you begin breastfeeding it’s a learning process for both you and your baby. Getting the latch, positioning and feeding cues right can protect your ni***es and improve your comfort.
Quick steps you can take: seek help from a lactation consultant early, feed on your baby’s first hunger cues rather than waiting until crying, ensure proper chair/pillow setup for comfort, and keep your ni***es dry and exposed to air when possible.

Your comfort matters for both your own wellbeing, and your baby’s. When you’re eased, supported and heard, your feeding journey has a much stronger foundation. If your ni***es are persistently sore, cracked, or bleeding, or you suspect an underlying problem (like thrush, mastitis or infection), seek professional support from your midwife, LC or health provider.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with Dr Nicole Pawley can provide support to reduce inflammation, get the Qi and Blood flowing and take out any heat and sting (don't worry, no needles in the b***s necessary!) Give us a call to inquire, or book online via the link in bio.

🌿 When Should I Start Treatment? 🌿It's never too early - or too late! - to start nurturing yourself with the care and su...
28/11/2025

🌿 When Should I Start Treatment? 🌿

It's never too early - or too late! - to start nurturing yourself with the care and support that's right for you. At Nurtured Birth, our experienced practitioners provide gentle, tailored care at every stage, from conception to postpartum recovery 💕

✨ Trying to conceive? Fertility acupuncture supports reproductive health and prepares your body for pregnancy.

✨ Newly pregnant? A relaxing massage can soothe early pregnancy discomforts like nausea, fatigue, and breast tenderness. Pregnancy osteopathy helps align your body and relieve pain-induced tension, promoting overall well-being during pregnancy while also supporting a smoother labor and birth.

✨ Nearing your due date? Induction massage and acupuncture help initiate the natural rhythms of labor, while internal pelvic release work encourages the pelvis to open and relax. These treatments are also great for helping bubs to get into the optimal position for birth.

✨ Postpartum? Hands-on care might be just the thing to comfort and invigorate depleted and overwhelmed parents - we even offer baby massage classes to help you bond with your little one at home 💕

Financial Stress & Becoming a Parent 🛶Growing your family often brings, along with the joy, the reality of financial pre...
27/11/2025

Financial Stress & Becoming a Parent 🛶

Growing your family often brings, along with the joy, the reality of financial pressure. As PANDA explains, the costs of pregnancy, baby gear, and changes in income can weigh heavily on new parents. Financial stress can stir anxiety, overwhelm, and feelings of shame.

PANDA suggests building a plan as early as when you find out you’re expecting, from budgeting for essentials, to considering second-hand items, hiring gear, or borrowing where possible.

Open, honest conversations with your partner or support people about money can also lessen tension and strengthen your teamwork.

Feeling the weight of money worries doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re human and doing something deeply important, and taking on the full responsibility of that isn't something you have to do in isolation. Talking about it is one of the strongest steps you can take.

If it’s becoming overwhelming, PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline (1300 726 306) is there to listen without judgment and help you find the support that feels right for you.

And don't forget, we accept Medicare rebated EPC plans and NDIS patients.

panda.org.au 💛

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Prahran, VIC
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Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
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Thursday 9am - 9pm
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Nurtured Birth is a multi disciplinary Natural Therapies practice with a collective of passionate practitioners who offer the most divine Massage treatments, Naturopathy care, Osteopathy, Birth Support, Childbirth Education and Postnatal Doula Support.

We specialise in Fertility support, Pregnancy Massage, Induction Massage, Postnatal Massage, Birth Support, Postnatal Doula care, and fun Childbirth Education classes that leaves fathers or partners more confident and clear in their support role for the birth and mothers more excited to experience themselves. You can find us in two locations. One at The Mother Baby Centre at Cabrini Hospital in Malvern and the other in Windsor. We absolutely love providing women and their families with more nurturing during this special chapter in their lives.