mumabuba

mumabuba 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

Pregnancy is not a single event. It is a series of transitions - physical, emotional, relational - each one building on ...
22/04/2026

Pregnancy is not a single event. It is a series of transitions - physical, emotional, relational - each one building on the last.

The support that serves you best reflects that. Not a one-off appointment when something feels wrong, but an ongoing relationship with someone who knows your body, your history, and your hopes for the experience ahead.

At mumabuba, I offer specialist pregnancy care in the Whitsundays across the whole arc of pregnancy. Each appointment builds on what came before. I know how you were in your first trimester. I understand what shifted in your second. By the time we are preparing your body and nervous system for birth, we have built something together - a foundation of trust, and a depth of knowledge about you that no single appointment could provide.

This is what I mean by continuity of care. It is not a feature. It is the whole point.

If you are pregnant and looking for pregnancy support in the Whitsundays that goes with you through the whole journey, I would love to hear from you. I work with a small number of women at a time to ensure the care I offer remains genuinely personal.

One of the questions I'm asked most often is: what exactly is craniosacral work?The honest answer is that it is, above a...
22/04/2026

One of the questions I'm asked most often is: what exactly is craniosacral work?

The honest answer is that it is, above all, a way of listening.

The craniosacral system - the fluid and membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord - has its own subtle rhythm. Like breathing, like a heartbeat, it moves. And when we have experienced something significant - physically, emotionally, or both - that rhythm can change.

This is true at every stage I work with at mumabuba.

For a woman navigating fertility and trying to conceive in the Whitsundays, it can mean a nervous system so long held in a state of stress or vigilance that the body needs help finding its way back to ease. For a woman in pregnancy, it might be the way tension accumulates in the pelvis as the body adapts to its changing shape. For a woman preparing for birth, the capacity of the sacrum and cranium to move freely can shape how labour unfolds. And for a baby, the journey of birth leaves an imprint - one that gentle craniosacral therapy can help to integrate.

Over many years of working with women and babies, what I have come to understand is that the body always has a story to tell. If it resonates with you, you are welcome to get in touch.

Mother's Day is coming.For some women, that is a simple thing - a day of flowers and breakfast in bed and being celebrat...
15/04/2026

Mother's Day is coming.

For some women, that is a simple thing - a day of flowers and breakfast in bed and being celebrated by people they love.

For others, it is quietly complicated.

Maybe you are still waiting to become a mother - and the day arrives like an ache you can't quite name. Maybe you are pregnant, already doing the most extraordinary work, but not yet holding your baby. Maybe you are in the thick of those early months, giving everything you have, and wondering when someone will ask how you are.

You are a mother at every one of these stages. And you deserve to feel held.

At mumabuba, the specialist pregnancy and baby wellness centre in the Whitsundays, the care I offer is designed for exactly this season of a woman's life - from the months before conception through fertility, pregnancy, birth and into the early years of motherhood.

If you have been thinking about booking, or if someone who loves you has asked what you might like - this is a gentle nudge to let yourself receive.

mumabuba gift cards are available as e-gift cards or physical cards. And if you'd like to leave a little hint for someone who might love to give one - there's a way to do that too.
The links are in my bio.

Birth is one of the most significant physical events a human being will ever experience.We talk a great deal about what ...
15/04/2026

Birth is one of the most significant physical events a human being will ever experience.

We talk a great deal about what mothers go through - the preparation, the labour, the recovery. And rightly so. But we speak far less about what the baby experiences.

A caesarean birth, in particular, is a rapid transition. There is no gradual journey through the pelvis, no slow build of pressure and rhythm that helps orient a baby's nervous system to the world outside the womb. One moment the baby is held in the familiar dark warmth of the uterus. The next, everything changes at once.

This is not a reflection on whether caesarean birth is right or wrong. It is simply an acknowledgement that babies arrive with their own experience of being born - and that experience lives in their bodies.

Some babies settle easily. Others carry tension, unsettledness, or difficulty that no amount of soothing seems to reach.

That kind of support exists here at mumabuba - specialist pregnancy and baby care in the Whitsundays. And it begins with someone who knows how to listen.

This week is World Doula Week, a time to acknowledge the important role doulas play in supporting women, babies and fami...
23/03/2026

This week is World Doula Week, a time to acknowledge the important role doulas play in supporting women, babies and families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
A doula offers non-medical, continuous support - physically, emotionally and informationally - helping women and their partners feel safe, informed and supported as they move through this transition.
Research has shown that this kind of support can make a real difference to birth and postnatal experiences, including shorter labours, reduced intervention and more positive overall experiences for families.
But beyond the research, what I see in practice is this:
When a woman feels safe, supported and held, her body is more able to do what it is designed to do.
Her experience of birth changes.
And so does her baby’s.
While I don’t offer doula services directly, I work alongside many women who have this kind of support around them, and it can be incredibly valuable.
Birth is not something we are meant to navigate alone.
Creating a circle of support - whether that includes a doula, your care providers, your partner, or your wider community - can make a profound difference to how you experience pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
If you’ve experienced support from a doula, I would love to hear what that meant for you.

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The mumabuba way - specialist pregnancy, birth and baby support in the Whitsundays.What makes the mumabuba pregnancy & b...
18/03/2026

The mumabuba way - specialist pregnancy, birth and baby support in the Whitsundays.
What makes the mumabuba pregnancy & baby wellness centre unique?

I work exclusively with parents and babies through pre-conception, pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. If it’s not pregnancy related, I don’t do it.
For more than 21 years I have specialised in supporting women and babies through this unique time, developing the skills and experience needed to provide deeply personalised care.

The mumabuba way acknowledges and celebrates your individuality. The birth of a baby is also the birth of a mother, and the experiences we have on the journey to parenthood can have a profound and lasting effect on us, our babies and our families.
Investing in the right support during this time is an investment in the future of your family.

I created mumabuba as a Centre of Excellence for pregnancy and baby wellness, offering personalised natural healthcare, IBCLC lactation care, baby therapy and childbirth education to help families prepare for positive birth and parenting experiences.
Because I support women across fertility, pregnancy, the postnatal period and early babyhood, I am able to offer something many families are searching for - continuity of care across the journey into parenthood.

Because of this specialist focus, many things here are a little different.
For example, you won’t find a massage couch in my consult room. Instead I use a custom-made floor mattress with supportive cushions so your body can be fully supported in comfortable positions during pregnancy.
Some locations use pregnancy pillows designed for lying face down. While these can work for some women, many mothers still experience pressure or strain.
My approach allows your body to be supported in ways that truly adapt to you - and postnatally your baby can lie beside you, or even breastfeed, while you receive your treatment.
This is the mumabuba way - supporting you and your baby, together.
If you are preparing for pregnancy, birth or early motherhood and this approach resonates with you, you are always welcome to get in touch.

A small update for the mumabuba breastfeeding circle 🤱🏻Due to family commitments, there will be no breastfeeding circle ...
16/03/2026

A small update for the mumabuba breastfeeding circle 🤱🏻
Due to family commitments, there will be no breastfeeding circle this week - 19th March.
The circle will return the next week at the usual time, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back then.
The breastfeeding circle is a relaxed space for pregnancy and new mothers to come together, ask questions, share experiences and receive gentle support with feeding and the early weeks with a baby.
If you’ve been thinking about coming along, you are always warmly welcome - whether you are pregnant, your baby is a few days old or several weeks old.
If you would like the details for the next circle, comment 'circle' below and I’ll send them through.

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The heavy rain over the weekend and some flooded roads were a reminder of how quickly travel can become difficult here i...
09/03/2026

The heavy rain over the weekend and some flooded roads were a reminder of how quickly travel can become difficult here in the Whitsundays.

For women who are close to giving birth, that can sometimes add an extra layer of uncertainty - especially if roads to the hospital become impassable.

A couple of years ago I created a guide specifically for families in our region about preparing for extreme weather during pregnancy, birth, and with a newborn.

When I first moved here from Sydney, I noticed there were good general cyclone preparation resources, but very little information that spoke directly to pregnancy, labour, newborn feeding, and caring for babies during weather events.

So I put this guide together to help families think through a few practical things ahead of time - just in case it’s ever needed.

The e-book includes topics like:
• preparing during pregnancy
• thinking ahead for labour and birth
• caring for a newborn during extreme weather
• feeding babies (breastfeeding, expressed milk, formula, or cup feeding)
• keeping babies cool and comfortable
• supporting older babies and toddlers

I make it available each wet season, and since we still have several weeks of cyclone season left I thought it might be helpful to share it again.

For those in the final weeks of pregnancy, sometimes the most helpful thing is simply thinking ahead about who you would contact or where you might go if roads became difficult.

Message me or comment 'rain' and I will send you the link.

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Happy IBCLC Day!Today, we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)-the most qualified exp...
03/03/2026

Happy IBCLC Day!

Today, we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)-the most qualified experts in breastfeeding and lactation care!

I’ve been an IBCLC for over 11 years, and have been supporting women with breastfeeding for more than 17 years. I know first hand what a difference it makes to have the right support during this crucial time.

Did you know…?
Most medical healthcare providers in Australia receive anywhere from zero to three hours of breastfeeding education in their entire undergraduate training. Compare this to an IBCLC, who in addition to having the equivalent of a health sciences degree, must complete at least 90 hours of lactation-specific education - plus a thousand hands-on clinical hours! And pass a rigorous international exam! And it doesn’t stop there - IBCLCs must continue their education and re-certify every 5 years to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based care.

What is an IBCLC?
An IBCLC is an expert in lactation care, providing evidence-based support to help families with challenges like latch issues, milk supply, pumping, tongue-tie concerns, and more. They work in hospitals, clinics, and private practice - wherever families need skilled guidance.

A special thank you!
On this IBCLC Day, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my fellow IBCLCs in the Proserpine Hospital midwifery team, Our family child health nurses and to the lovely Judy from Baby Daze. Your dedication, knowledge, and compassionate care make a real difference in the lives of families every day.

If you’ve ever been supported by an IBCLC, today is a great day to say thank you and celebrate the work they do!

After a short break, the mumabuba breastfeeding circle is returning 🤱🏻I’ve also changed the day and time to make it easi...
19/02/2026

After a short break, the mumabuba breastfeeding circle is returning 🤱🏻
I’ve also changed the day and time to make it easier for new mothers to attend.

Many women leave hospital and then have several weeks before they are connected into any mothers groups. Yet these early weeks are often when breastfeeding questions, worries and loss of confidence appear - especially around the 4–6 week mark.

This free weekly circle is a gentle place to come with your baby, ask questions, receive reassurance, and simply be around other mothers who are feeding their babies too.

You don’t need to be having a major problem to come.
You don’t need to wait until things feel difficult.
You are welcome even if you just want to check that everything is going normally.

Pregnant women planning to breastfeed are also very welcome.

Facilitated by Jo (IBCLC).
📍 mumabuba pregnancy & baby wellness centre – Proserpine
🗓 Starts: Thursday 5th March 2026 and runs weekly thereafter
⏰ 1pm to 2pm

Sometimes a little support early makes all the difference 💜

You may have seen that we’re currently on alert for a severe weather event, with the potential for it to develop further...
09/01/2026

You may have seen that we’re currently on alert for a severe weather event, with the potential for it to develop further over the coming days.

If you’re pregnant (even in the early weeks), preparing to give birth, or caring for a baby or toddler, this is a gentle reminder that this season brings some extra considerations.

That’s why I created a free resource especially for local families.

📘 Natural Disaster E-book:
Your guide to preparing for extreme weather while pregnant or with a newborn in the Whitsundays

📥 You can download the free e-book here:
https://mumabuba.com.au/natural-disaster-ebook/

Feel free to share it with a pregnant friend, a new mum.

Wishing all my clients and followers a very happy Christmas.Whether you’re celebrating a baby’s first Christmas, quietly...
25/12/2025

Wishing all my clients and followers a very happy Christmas.
Whether you’re celebrating a baby’s first Christmas, quietly holding hope as you try to conceive, or pregnant and looking ahead to your baby in the new year, I hope this season brings moments of connection, gentleness, and care 💜

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My Story

My name is Jo and I am a mum of two wonderful daughters and a gorgeous little boy, a wife, and business owner.

I have dedicated more than a decade of my professional life to supporting mums and their babies with specialist complementary care, including fertility support, pregnancy care, positive birth preparation, postnatal care and breastfeeding support.

I have been supporting mums and babies through my business since 2004, originally in the UK and in Australia since 2009.

My own personal experiences with fertility, pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding have shaped the way I support others. To learn more about me and why I created mumabuba visit my website. https://mumabuba.com.au/about/