Postpartum Support in Cairns
Breastfeeding guidance, settling support, and grounded early parenting care in your home. Evidence-informed help when you need it most.
The Early Weeks Are Harder Than Anyone Prepares You For
You might be exhausted. Feeding might not be going the way you expected. Your baby might be unsettled and you’re not sure why. You might be getting conflicting advice from everyone around you and feeling less confident with each passing day.
None of that means you’re doing it wrong.
It means you’re in the thick of early parenthood, and the support most families receive during this time simply isn’t enough. A quick hospital discharge, a brief home visit, and then you’re on your own.
You deserve more than that.
Grounded, Evidence-Informed Postpartum and Feeding Support
This service is for families who need practical, hands-on help during the early weeks of parenthood. Whether you’re struggling with feeding, unsettled sleep, the emotional adjustment, or all of the above.
Caitlin provides newborn feeding support across Far North Queensland using a POSSUMS-informed approach to sleep, settling, and breastfeeding. POSSUMS (Possums Sleep and Wellbeing) is an evidence-based framework that supports responsive, gentle care without rigid routines or controlled crying.
This isn’t generic advice from a pamphlet. It’s tailored guidance from a registered midwife who comes to your home and works with your family’s specific situation.
What Your Support Looks Like
Every postpartum visit is conducted in your home. Here’s what’s covered.
This May Be Right for You If...
You’re a new parent and feeding isn’t going the way you hoped
Your baby is unsettled and you’re not sure what to try next
You’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice
You want gentle, POSSUMS-informed guidance on sleep and settling
You need someone to come to your home and actually help, not just give you a handout
You’re looking for early parenting support in Cairns that feels calm, practical, and non-judgemental
You don’t need to have been a Beneath the Palms Midwifery client during pregnancy to access this support. This service is open to any family in the Cairns region who needs it.
Pricing and Medicare
All postpartum visits are conducted in your home.
If you’re unsure about cost, a conversation is the best place to start. Caitlin can explain what’s involved and what your out-of-pocket cost is likely to look like.
Common Questions About Postpartum Support
No. This service is available to any family in the Cairns region, whether or not you received pregnancy care through Beneath the Palms Midwifery.
As soon as you need support. Some families reach out in the first week, others a few weeks in. There’s no wrong time.
POSSUMS (Possums Sleep and Wellbeing) is an evidence-based approach to infant sleep, settling, and breastfeeding. It supports responsive, gentle care that works with your baby’s natural patterns rather than imposing rigid schedules. Caitlin uses POSSUMS-informed principles to tailor guidance to your family’s specific situation.
Absolutely. Partners are welcome and encouraged. Postpartum support works best when the whole household understands what’s happening and how to respond.
You can book as many sessions as you need. Some families find one or two visits is enough. Others prefer ongoing support as things evolve. There’s no set number.
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You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
If you’re in the early weeks and things feel harder than expected, support is available. A conversation with Caitlin can help you understand your options and take the first step toward feeling more grounded.
