Our Connections
Community,
Collaboration & Care
Your Fourth-Trimester village starts here!
At Midwife Michelle, we believe that nurturing your support network is just as essential as caring for your physical and emotional wellbeing in the Fourth Trimester. 'Our Connections Page' is designed to help you find your people - a trusted circle of professionals, resources, and community support to walk alongside you as you navigate the early days of parenthood.
We flourish when we’re connected - to ourselves, to our babies, and to a supportive village that understands this tender season. Here, you’ll discover a collection of heart-led practitioners and soulful businesses Michelle collaborates with or lovingly recommends to her families - from lactation consultants and birth photographers to yoga teachers, doulas, and holistic wellness guides.
Together, we create a network of care that ensures you feel held, nurtured, and supported as you grow into this new chapter. It truly takes a village and Michelle is here to help you find yours.
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Meet Our Village
Dr. Scott Sherner
Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
J.L. Watson Photography
Maternity & Newborn Photographer
The Mama Physio
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Meet Dr. Scott Shemer. He believes in individualising every pregnancy journey, offering compassionate care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. From normal to high-risk pregnancies, Scott encourages patients and couples to be actively involved in every decision. He provides evidence-based guidance to ensure families feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout pregnancy and birth. His practice is inclusive of all patients and families wanting to become parents. This is a safe and welcoming space for everyone - including single parents, partnered couples (heterosexual and LGBTQIA+), and gestational surrogates with their intended parents.
Image by Sean Fennessy
Meet Jodie from J.L. Watson Photography, a heartfelt and highly trusted newborn and maternity photographer dedicated to capturing life’s most precious beginnings. Whether in her peaceful studio, in the comfort of your home, or during those tender Fresh 48 hours in hospital, Jodie creates a calm, nurturing environment where real emotion and beautiful connections shine. With an eye for soft light, natural storytelling, and all the little details you’ll want to remember forever, she lovingly documents each chapter - from radiant maternity moments to the earliest days of your baby’s life. Let Jodie capture the warmth, wonder, and irreplaceable magic of bringing your little one into the world.
Meet Jess Jenkins, also known as 'The Mama Physio.' Jess is an Advanced Practice Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor, and Ante & Postnatal Pilates Educator. With experience across public and private health settings in Australia and the UK, she brings a unique blend of pelvic health and musculoskeletal expertise. Jess has over 15 years of Pilates practice and more than a decade of teaching experience. She treats pelvic floor conditions, pregnancy-related concerns, musculoskeletal injuries, and female pelvic pain, using evidence-based physiotherapy, Pilates and tailored rehabilitation to support women’s health and wellbeing.
Joyful Being
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Principal Psychologist
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Rosemarie Boland
Associate Professor
Meet Jackie Bailey - a Psychologist passionate about supporting parents through the perinatal journey. With over 15 years’ experience, including 10 as a child psychologist, Jackie understands the complexities and beauty of parenthood. Parenting can feel isolating, especially when navigating pregnancy loss or birth trauma. Jackie offers compassionate, grounded support, with sessions that hold space for both deep work and moments of lightness. She founded Joyful Being to create a modern village for families - so no one has to walk this path alone.
Meet Rosemarie Boland - an Associate Professor, newborn educator, neonatal intensive care nurse, and midwife with over 35 years’ experience supporting babies, parents, and healthcare professionals. Rosemarie specialises in first aid education for parents of newborns and ex-premature infants, offering clear, practical knowledge that builds confidence when it matters most. Her work extends beyond families, developing training programs, clinical guidelines, and educational resources for medical, nursing, midwifery, and paramedic professionals across Victoria.
