Postpartum & In-Home Support

Intuitive guidance. Personalised nourishment. A soft place to land after birth.

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The early days after birth are full of tenderness, change and new beginnings. Uplifted Collective offers heart-led, in-home postpartum support to help families feel nourished and gently guided through this precious season.

Addison is a Carriage Birth House Postpartum Doula and Certified Emotion Code Practitioner with a background in Energy Medicine, Applied Nutrition and professional culinary training. Based in Melbourne, Addison supports families across both inner and outer suburbs – and has also been invited to provide postpartum care internationally. She remains open to travelling for clients seeking dedicated in-home support abroad.

Postpartum care with Addison is shaped around three key pillars: support for the mother, care for the baby, and nourishment for the whole family. Each session is adapted to reflect what your household needs most – with the focus shifting as your recovery and rhythms evolve.

Nourishment may involve freshly prepared, nutrient-dense meals to restore energy and support healing. Mother-focused care can include a selection of restorative modalities such as Reiki, Emotion Code, belly binding, gua sha, gentle massage, acupressure, or chakra and meridian balancing (kinesiology).
Support for your baby may include settling techniques, newborn care education, or simply creating space for you to rest while your baby is gently held.

All elements are offered within a clear framework, but tailored to your unique preferences and stage of recovery – allowing each session to meet you where you are, with care that’s steady, nourishing and aligned.

Addison believes that connection is essential in this kind of care, and prefers to meet in person before beginning services to ensure the right fit for your family.

Addison’s approach is informed by decades of experience, extensive certification and specialised training, including:

  • Postpartum Doula Training – Carriage Birth House, NYC, NY, USA

  • Birth Doula Training – Carriage Birth House, NYC, NY, USA

  • Nanny and Private Chef to A-list actors (NYC)

  • Chef Training – William Angliss Institute, Melbourne, VIC, AUS (2 years)

  • Chef Roles at Bistro Guillaume and Mr Hive (Melbourne)

  • Head Pastry Chef at Feast of Merit (Melbourne)

  • Pastry Chef at Del Posto (NYC)

  • Masters of Applied Nutrition – ULAN Nutritional Systems, USA

  • Morphogenic Field Technique Practitioner

  • Healing Arts Associate – Dr. Alicia Artmistead

  • Observation & Training – Dr. Jennifer Constable at Natural Improvement Center

  • Kundalini Teacher Training – RAMA Institute

  • CPR & First Aid Certified

  • Certified Emotion Code Practitioner

  • Massage and Bodywork Training – Carriage Birth House, Embodied Touch

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How We Can Support You

  • Home-cooked meals and hydration for you and your family

  • Breastfeeding guidance: latch support, breastfeeding positions, referrals for lactation consultant, milk supply and breastfeeding support groups

  • Gentle feeding support for the mother – snacks, herbal teas, hydration

  • Mother-focused care and energy work: massage, emotion code, acupressure, belly binding, Guasha, chakra and meridian balancing (kinesiology)

  • Nutrition education and simple, supportive self-care practices post-birth

  • Organising feeding and changing stations for ease and flow

  • Sibling care to help support the wider family

  • Breathwork and grounding practices to aid recovery and balance

  • Reiki, emotional release techniques, and calming essential oils

  • Practical ideas for how partners, friends and family can support you

  • Well-research and trusted referrals for any additional support

Each session is tailored to your individual preferences with warmth, respect and an unwavering focus on what feels most nourishing to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Postpartum care is a tradition rooted in many cultures, offering dedicated support during the transformative weeks and months after birth. It can include nourishing meals, emotional support, assistance with feeding and space to rest and recover.

  • Based in Melbourne, we support families across both inner and outer suburbs. Addison has also been flown internationally for postpartum care (including to New York) and remains open to offering overseas support where needed. If you’re unsure whether your location is covered, feel free to get in touch.

  • Many families book during pregnancy to ensure availability in the early postpartum weeks. However, you're welcome to reach out at any time – we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

  • Each visit is tailored to your needs on the day. It may include nourishing meals, emotional support, breastfeeding support, or simply quiet, grounding presence. The kitchen is always left clean.

  • It’s entirely up to you. Some families prefer a few key visits in the first few weeks, while others find longer-term support helpful as their needs shift. We will work with you to find a rhythm that feels right.