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Helping families navigate infant feeding, allergies, refluxy & tongue tied babies by offering expert IBCLC care in-home, in-clinic or virtual consults worldwide.

12/09/2025

✨ School holidays are almost here ✨

Which means it’s time for us working mums to take a little break and soak up some time (and hopefully some sun) with our kids 💛

Our admin desk will be closed from 2nd–14th October, with Renee back at 9am on Wednesday 15th October. During this time, our phone line will be switched off and admin support paused.

Cheryl and Brenda will still be seeing families over the school holidays, though availability is reduced. The best way to check what’s open is through our online booking system, which is up to date. We’ll also be checking the admin inbox sporadically for anything urgent relating to appointments, but replies will be limited while we take some time off with our families.

If you’re hoping to see us before the break, please check the online booking system and secure a spot soon, as the remaining times are limited and once they’re filled, we won’t be able to add more.

Thank you for understanding as we keep this time aside for our families 🫶🏼

10/09/2025

Snoring in pregnancy is common, but it isn’t always harmless. 💤

Last year, at an airway health conference in Melbourne, I had an incredible conversation with an ENT who opened my eyes to how much snoring and sleep apnoea can impact pregnancy health.

Research shows that new or worsening snoring can increase the risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.

The good news? There are gentle ways to support better breathing during pregnancy, especially overnight.

Recognising snoring as a red flag means we can act early, especially if you are experiencing signs and symptoms of poor sleep quality. Why? Because your rest matters!

👉 Swipe through to learn more, then head to the blog (link in bio) for the full story

Follow and for more info and chats on evidence-based insights 💜

Hands up who became a snorer in late pregnancy? I know I did! 🙋🏽‍♀️

22/08/2025

Every third boomer on social media these days:
“Back in our day, we didn’t have these problems with breastfeeding…” 🙄

And sometimes the comments go further… All you need to do is view the comments on our breastfeeding education reels on our page, to spot the boomer! I’ve had people write things like “gross” “disgusting” etc on breastfeeding reels - something that they either did themselves or perhaps also feel a little emotional that it may not have worked out the way they wanted their feeding journey to go (still not ok to berate other mamas though!).

👉 That’s exactly why I wrote this post. Swipe across to read the truth based on what the research says!

So if you’re struggling today, it’s not because you’re “doing it wrong.” You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re parenting in a time when we finally know better, continue to learn and do better and that means you deserve help, not judgement…from anybody! 💕

💬 Have you ever been told “we didn’t have those problems back in our day”? Share this or tag a mama who needs to hear it! Let’s remind families that better knowledge, awareness (whether that’s from social media) can mean better support, not more mum guilt!

👉 Follow for more evidence-based (sometimes sassy and down to earth) feeding support!

07/08/2025

Say hi to Sofia! 👋

We’re so excited to welcome Sofia to The Gentle Village, as she spends time with us between uni and work, Sofia’s soaking up everything she can about mothers, babies and feeding support.

Sofia is an Enrolled Nurse who’s just about to finish her Registered Nursing degree, and has already been accepted into a Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery for next year. 🙌🥳

She’s here to learn The Gentle Village way, approaching care through a truly holistic lens. From pregnancy & birth to infant feeding and care, she’s diving deep into it all!

Sofia is a kind, confident, and bubbly soul who’s asking all the right questions. The kind that show she’s going to make an incredible midwife. Watching her connect the dots between theory and the real world is so rewarding and we’re so grateful to be part of her learning journey.

✨ Welcome to the village, Sofia, we’re so lucky to have you!

04/08/2025

You can’t say you support breastfeeding while ignoring the mothers who are starving, grieving, displaced, and still feeding their babies through it all!

This post is for them ❤️

For the Palestinian mothers nursing through war and grief.
For the mothers in camps, detention centres, and temporary shelters.
For those handed breastfeeding plans in English. Told to “just sign here.”
Given formula without consent.
No interpreter, no informed choice, no care that feels like proper care.

I have some vague idea of what that feels like. When I was 5, my parents and I arrived in Australia, as refugees. Just a few months in a new country, my parents were asked to sign consent forms for my open-heart surgery. In English.

They knew I had a heart problem. But making that kind of decision, in a foreign country, not speaking the language, not knowing or trusting the system or understanding what you’re signing, that’s a kind of fear I’ll never forget.

I may not have a clear memory of the words spoken.
But the feeling I felt, the many faces my parents wore in those PMH waiting rooms, that lives with me.

The helplessness. The pressure. The silence. The weight of not knowing if the people holding your child’s life in their hands actually care.

That is the level of trust refugee families are forced to offer every day in healthcare. And it’s the same blind trust refugee mothers are expected to give when it comes to feeding their babies.

That is not sustainable support. That is survival. And survival is not enough!

Refugee and migrant mothers deserve better. They deserve culturally safe, language-accessible, respectful care.
They deserve support that listens. That explains. That holds.
Their resilience isn’t a reason to offer less.

It’s the reason we must do more to create a sustainable support system!

̇ne

30/07/2025

These last few months have been incredibly hard.

Watching my work, the content I’ve created with so much passion, time, and clinical care, be copied (actually…damn right plagerised word-for-word - even the emoji’s!) and monetised by others has been deeply heartbreaking.

Not just because it hurt. But because these selfish actions of others pulled me away from my family and the families I’ve been here to support, just to protect my work. And that’s the part that has stung the most!

While others were using my words and knowledge to grow their business (even when it is clearly going outside their scope of practice). I was busy showing up for real parents, trying to hold space for their feeding struggles, tiny tummy troubles and support mothers through the postpartum haze and healing.

So here’s the truth:
We’re not stopping. We’re not disappearing.
But we are changing how we share our deeper education, tips and advice with you all.

You’ll still see us showing up, sharing our tips, tricks, and helpful reels here on Instagram. Because I believe families should have access to real information and I’m not about to let someone else’s misuse of my work silence that!

But the more detailed, in depth education and guidance, the kind you’ve come to rely on, is moving into a Secure Parent Library.

A protected space where our education is delivered responsibly, with the same care, expertise, and integrity you’ve come to expect.

🛑And if you’ve ever come across content that sounds and feels eerily familiar - especially from accounts that don’t credit sources, please stay vigilant. Instagram and Facebook have already removed over 8 stolen posts (a couple more still pending) in recent weeks. But, unfortunately, the cycle still continues.

So, if it sounds like The Gentle Village…it’s because it probably is! But unless it’s from here or from our new Parent Library - it’s not the real deal!

💬 Comment “Library” if you’d like a DM when we launch or drop a little 💛 if you’ve ever found something here that helped you feel seen, supported, or just a little more informed.

Thank you for being here. Truly.

With lots of heart,

Brenda x

11/07/2025

⚠️ Warning: You may come across some pretty 💩 pictures if you keep scrolling!

But…If you’ve ever stared into a nappy wondering “is this normal?, you’re not alone!

Colour. Texture. Frequency. Smell. These things do matter but not if it’s in isolation.

As a midwife and IBCLC that works more in food intolerances and tongue ties, I don’t just glance at nappies, I interpret them in context. They’re part of a bigger clinical picture that includes feeding, gut health, weight gain, oral function, skin, and sleep.

🙈 You should see my saved photos on my phone - I have a p**p album but it’s always good to show parents what can be normal and what’s not!

One green or mucusy p**p doesn’t mean you need to cut out dairy immediately or you need to switch formulas. But an ongoing pattern may mean it’s time to investigate a little further.

💩 Nappies can give us powerful clues when you know what you’re looking for. And that’s what we do…we use it as a vital sign that we check when we assess your baby!

So before you go into full Google spiral, swipe through this post. Let me walk you through what baby p**p can tell us and when it’s time to reach out for support.

✨ Follow to keep learning all things about your baby feeding, eating and p**ping!

Tell me in the comments: what did YOU think was normal about your baby’s p**p but actually wasn’t?

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26/06/2025

She did it! 🥳 Our Cheryl is officially an IBCLC! 🥹❤️

She showed up to The Gentle Village every week! Growing a baby in her belly, juggling motherhood, life, and study…and still poured herself into learning, supporting families, and chasing this huge goal!

She sat the gruelling 4-hour IBCLC exam with a breast pump by her side because that’s what determination looks like when you’re ready to help other mamas!

It’s been such an honour to walk alongside her from student to certified. Cheryl, thank you for trusting me and The Gentle Village for the start of your IBCLC journey. I am just in awe of you and your dedication. You’re exactly what this work needs!

Here’s to big, beautiful things ahead and to helping even more families feel seen, supported, and empowered 💛

Love,

Brenda xx

11/05/2025

Today, I honour all mothers in every form and corner of the world.

Especially to the mamas trying to keep their children safe, fed and alive in places that just surviving is a fight.

07/05/2025

Have you ever wondered how powerful your breastmilk actually is, even in just tiny drops?

Whether you are breastfeeding directly, pumping or hand expressing, you are doing so much for your baby…probably more than you realise!

Scroll across to read just 4 ways offering your baby breastmilk, even just tiny drops, helps support their gut and immune system!

It’s not all or nothing when it comes to breastmilk. You don’t need to be exclusively breastfeeding for it to count. Anything you are offering your baby already matters. And it’s enough!

So if you are mix feeding, weaning, pumping on the go, or just holding things together (hopefully not this one) you’re still giving your baby something incredible!

If this helped take a bit of the pressure off, share it with a parent who needs to hear it today. Or if you’re feeling unsure or hit a crossroad with your baby breastfeeding, get in touch with us! We’ll make a plan that works for you, your baby and your family!

🔗 Link in bio to book your appointment or contact admin at admin@thegentlevillage.com.au

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Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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