Dr Marisa Nguyen - GP, IBCLC, NDC Practitioner

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Dr Marisa Nguyen - GP, IBCLC, NDC Practitioner

Holistic perinatal care including pregnancy care, breastfeeding support and parental wellbeing

06/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we celebrate the love, care, and guidance of dads and father figures everywhere.

I feel so grateful for my own dad — my biggest champion, who believes in me, taught me, mentored me, gave me space to grow and do things my own way, and above all, loves me unconditionally. That foundation has given me me the courage to chase some wild dreams.

I also see the powerful love my husband pours into our kids — the mid-marathon hugs, the way he backs their passions, encourages them to keep showing up, and adapts parenting as we learn more about who they are. With that kind of love behind them, I know they’ll thrive.

But I know Father’s Day can look different for everyone. So today we also hold space for:
✨ Those who are missing their dads
✨ Those navigating complicated relationships
✨ Families where love comes from many different places – mums, grandparents, uncles, aunties, friends, community
✨ Those who long to be dads but aren’t

Wherever you find yourself this Father’s Day, you are in my thoughts.

21/08/2025

Need a weekend GP? You’ll find me at this Sunday August 24th 🩺

02/08/2025

Life has been full lately. With the kids back at school, we’ve been readjusting to early mornings, extra-curriculars, music practice and homework… and wow, the emotional load has been big.

We’ve been focusing on showing up for our kids — scaffolding their days, helping them through the big feelings. And in the process? A few other balls got dropped… like hair brushing 😅

I spotted this matted mess a few days ago, but none of us had the capacity to deal with it then. So we went with the old faithful: messy bun 🤣

Today, with things a little calmer, we tackled it. One kid, one brush, one bottle of conditioner and a video game — and we got through it. I’m calling it a win.

I often talk to families about priorities: what has to be done, and what can wait. It’s different for everyone. And while I definitely don’t recommend leaving your child’s hair to form a mega knot… I’d do it again (and probably will), if something else needs that precious energy.

Remember, you’re doing a great job — even if some days it’s just a win to get out the door.

06/07/2025

What I wish your paediatrician knew more of about breastfeeding…

💧Frequent feeds? Normal.
😴 Feeding to sleep? Normal.
🌙 Night feeds? Not just normal — essential in the first 6 months.

You can’t overfeed a breastfed baby. They’re beautifully designed to regulate their own intake. And breastmilk? It changes constantly to match what your baby needs — day, night, growth spurt, or comfort.

Babies reflux. They posset. That doesn’t mean they have a disease — 95% of reflux is normal and doesn’t require treatment.

Feed/play/sleep? Completely unnecessary. This is a routine based on adult convenience, not infant biology.

It’s time to stop applying outdated routines to a biologically wired process.

Support parents. Trust babies.

01/07/2025

Two things can be true.

It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know I will be finishing at Crown West Medical in December this year.
This is a practice that trained me as a GP registrar, has supported me in pursuing my interest areas , and has made me feel like a valued member of the team since I first started back in 2018.

It has not been an easy choice to leave.
But….

It is with great excitement that I announce I will be starting my own clinic, Embrace Medical on Crown, in January 2026.
Embrace Medical will allow me to further extend the services I offer in holistic care and perinatal medicine, with peer support and education events, amongst other offerings.

There is a lot of work to be done! I’ll post some updates on this page and .medical

Embrace Medical will welcome new patients. I am also happy to provide continuing care for current patients should they wish to follow. Of course, those that wish to stay at Crown West Medical will continue to get excellent care from my wonderful colleagues.

21/06/2025

Tonight we celebrated Winter Solstice - a pause to mark the changing of the seasons.

As a family, we took a picnic, marshmallows and spiced apple juice to the beach. We lit the lanterns we made earlier in the day and sat around a small fire.

We talked about how the trees lose their leaves in winter and rest, preparing for new growth in Spring. At the suggestion of Miss 7, we each thought of one thing we could let go of to make space for growth - my kids really blow me away sometimes!

It got me thinking about the importance of different seasons of our lives. Each season brings different challenges, joys, and areas of growth. I think we sometimes get so lost in the day-to-day that we don’t always take the time to pause and consider what this season of life is asking of us.

Tonight was a welcome pause for me. A time to consider what I need to consciously let go of to allow what I want in life to bloom when the time comes.

The marshmallows were a bonus!

17/06/2025

New fees from July 1 2025

This allows me to continue providing comprehensive perinatal support in a relaxed, unhurried environment

24/05/2025

CONNECTION.

I’m away conferencing in Melbourne this weekend. It’s a great opportunity for me to connect with like-minded people.

BUT, it’s also a few nights away from my kids, giving them less of that day to day connection they crave from me.

They have come up with some very creative ways for us to connect when there is physical distance between us. One of my girls gave me this penguin toy and asked me to photograph it from my hotel room. Another gave me some travel products and asked me to make her a ‘YouTube’ style clip 🫣🤣. I’ve nabbed some cute merch to bring home for them, so they know they’ve been in my thoughts.

Connection is so important in our relationships with our kids, but sometimes it can seem overwhelming, or difficult amongst our busy lives. When this is the case, focus on those small moments. Ask your kids what would be special for them and run with it.

What small way can you find to connect with your small person today?

10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums out there 💐

I include all the Grandmas, Step-mums, Almost-mums, Hoping-to-be-mums, Bereaved-mums and Mother-figures out there too.

May you enjoy the gifts and celebrations of the day AND (if you want the same as me) a day without thinking of everyone else’s needs!!

I’ll leave you with the wise words of my 10 year old… “I can’t wait to be a Mum, because Mother’s Day is like an extra birthday in the year”

Little does she know 🤣

18/04/2025

Happy Easter everyone 🐰🐣🥚

I’m taking a break to spend time with the family. I’ll be back in the office Wednesday April 23. Our first project has been hot crossed buns 😋

Enjoy the food and chaos of the next few days!

23/03/2025

Many of you will have heard me talking about self care.

So many of us care for and guide others in our roles as parents, professionals and leaders. It is vital that a part of this role involves caring for ourselves. We cannot give our best when we are depleted.

These past few days I’ve been at .byron with a group of like-minded doctors exploring the concept of wellness-centred leadership. While there have been incredible education sessions, what has stuck with me most is the impact of true self care on my capacity to lead and care for others.

This looks like:

🥗Good nutrition
💤Rest
💧Hydration
🏃🏻‍♀️Movement
🧘🏻‍♀️Mindfulness

My challenge now is to take these elements and gently integrate them into my busy life - all with self-compassion and the knowledge that I can always start again, because I am human after all!

Thank you and the team for such an educational and restorative weekend.

19/03/2025

A reminder: Painful breastfeeding is NOT normal.

It is not something to be dismissed as a part of normal breastfeeding. It deserves thorough, professional assessment and treatment.

The grit and determination it takes to feed a baby through ongoing pain cannot be overstated. This is not something breastfeeding parents need to put up with.

An assessment with your local IBCLC or breastfeeding medicine doctor can help you to optimise positioning and latch, treat any underlying complications, help your ni***es to heal and set you up for an enjoyable breastfeeding journey.

If you are experiencing painful feeding, don’t put off getting help, because it is NOT a normal part of feeding

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330 Crown Street

2500

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Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	10:00 - 17:00

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+61242284155

Website

http://www.drmarisanguyen.com.au/

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