Welcome to Milk & Mums Co!

At Milk & Mums Co we strive to support mothers and families in successfully transitioning to parenting.

We have a great depth of experience and our research-based practitioners who can either travel to your home in Sydney, organise a virtual appointment in the comfort of your own surroundings or facilitate group educational sessions.

Our highly qualified team of professionals comprise of Nurses, Midwives, Childbirth Educators, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants and Sleep Specialists who are warm, friendly and above all non-judgemental.

In our practice, we cover antenatal education, individualised goals and aims of feeding, normal infant feeding behaviours, sleep and settling support.
As a team we are dedicated to the provision of high quality, individualised antenatal, postnatal, lactation and newborn infant care.

Our focus is in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, North Shore and the Sutherland Shire.

Cathy Shortt
Director
Nurse, Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

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Allison Charles

I cannot speak highly enough of Cathy! She was our guardian angel in the challenging early weeks- with great professional advice that saved our breastfeeding journey, as well as just being a genuinely lovely person. I felt that she offered very tailored advice that worked best for us, and empowered me to be involved in decision making. I felt so well supported from an emotional and mental point of view as well. Highly recommend!!

Anthea England

Christine from Milk & Mums Co helped me refine my breastfeeding technique and also provided me with the reassurance I needed as a first time mum. She went above and beyond, following up and offering advice in the weeks after my consultation. I will always be grateful for her kindness, empathy and expertise in those early weeks.

Amy O'Connor

Cathy definitely saved our breastfeeding journey! Her wise counsel, brilliant hugs and words of encouragement via text between appointments got us through the newborn phase when I wanted to throw in the towel. I wish I’d known how much I needed her expertise pre-birth and in those early days when we were so vulnerable. I’m grateful that Cathy was finally referred to us by our obstetrician, when I finally admitted that we needed help. My advice, find a Cathy and find her early!

Rosie Johnston

Cathy is more than a lactation consultant - closer to a breast therapist! She has all the up to date knowledge to make tailored recommendations for improving breastfeeding technique and routine. But better than that, she empowered me to make the most of my breastfeeding journey with my son, at a stage that I (like many other first time mums in their first few weeks, I’m sure) was struggling with confidence and motivation. Her attentive and caring demeanour completely enhances the experience as well.

Our Team

Meet your lactation consultants

Cathy

Cathy has 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Midwife and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant with a particular interest in lactation and parent craft education.

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Natalie

Natalie is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has over 10 years experience in supporting women across the full spectrum of the maternity and childbirth.

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