gabi eckereder
midwife (rm), lactation consultant (ibclc)
as creator and founder of mumsmilk, we officially began our journey back in 2013. truth be known, the journey really began for me way back in 1999 in hamburg, germany. on the 22nd of july to be exact. on that morning, two important things happened. firstly, our beautiful son ben was born. secondly, I decided that one day I would broaden my nursing skills and become a midwife. the rest, as they say, is history. or better still herstory.
i was no lactation consultant back then and as fate would have it, breastfeeding my baby boy was at first a challenge and a struggle. those days were hard and beautiful at the same time and i gained an instant appreciation for the much needed support i received from my lactation consultant. so, speaking from experience, i can very much empathise with what our mums are going through.
i am a registered midwife (rm) and an international board qualified lactation consultant (ibclc). i am also trained in gentle myofascial therapy for breastfeeding related issues, as well as shiatsu for midwives and love applying these skills in my practice.
i am most passionate about helping mum & baby on their path to a successful breastfeeding journey. it is so rewarding! in addition to enjoying the challenges of running a private practice, i am also working as a lactation consultant at the women’s.
i come all the way from graz in austria and after 16 years in the bayside area, i am proud to call melbourne home. when i am not caring for mums & babies i spend time with my partner, our teenage son and our beloved irish terrier yarra. … and i love travelling around the globe!