SEPTEMBER 2026 · 5 MELBOURNE POSTPARTUM DOULAS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Postpartum Doulas in Melbourne
Every consultant on this page was checked against their own site, Yelp, and the program that certified them. Search by name, filter by neighborhood, scroll the list. Contact info is right there.
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Each dot is one of the 5 consultants in this directory, placed on their primary service area. Hover for details, click to open the profile, or tap a neighborhood pill below to filter the list.
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Bethany Meakin
Melbourne Doula Collective · Melbourne's West
Birth doula, postnatal doula, childbirth educator, hypnobirthing practitioner"I am a huge advocate for childbirth education , hypnosis for birth and truly respect the power of quiet support."
Jeanne Triol
Ma Doula Melbourne · Richmond, Melbourne
Birth & postpartum doula, Australian Doula College · trauma informed care Also speaks French"Hi, I am Jeanne, a Birth and Postpartum Doula based in Richmond, Melbourne. I can service anyone birthing at home or in a Melbourne hospital."
Kylie Sotiriou
Kylie The Doula · Upwey, Melbourne
Birth & postpartum doula, Australian Doula College"Hi, I'm Kylie , a Melbourne-based birth and postpartum doula who's equal parts calm, confident, and a little bit cheeky."
Samara Galea
New Season Doula Care · Altona, Melbourne
Birth & postpartum doula"Hi! I'm Sam, a birth and postpartum doula servicing the inner and western suburbs of Melbourne."
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Stephanie Norquay
Stephanie Norquay | Melbourne Doula · Melbourne's Inner North
Birth & postnatal doula, infant massage, bodywork"I have been providing pregnancy, birth and postnatal support to women and families in home and hospital settings all around Melbourne since 2005."
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Inner Melbourne (Richmond, Inner North) postpartum doulas (2)
- Jeanne Triol Ma Doula Melbourne · Richmond, Melbourne
- Stephanie Norquay Stephanie Norquay | Melbourne Doula · Melbourne's Inner North
Outer East (Dandenong Ranges, Upwey) postpartum doulas (1)
- Kylie Sotiriou Kylie The Doula · Upwey, Melbourne
Western Suburbs (Altona, Werribee, Sunshine) postpartum doulas (2)
- Bethany Meakin Melbourne Doula Collective · Melbourne's West
- Samara Galea New Season Doula Care · Altona, Melbourne
How Melbourne parents choose
- Where they trained matters. Sleep consulting is unlicensed, so the program is the closest thing to a credential. The well-known ones are Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, and Sleep Sense. RNs and IBCLCs who added sleep training also count.
- Format follows your situation. Most Melbourne consultants now offer virtual visits at lower price points. In-home and overnight packages cost considerably more. Choose in-home for complex situations like twins, reflux, or special needs, or simply if you learn better hands-on.
- Methodology fit. Some practitioners run a gentle and responsive style, others run more structured programs like Sleep Sense or Cradle Coach. Two paragraphs on a consultant’s site is usually enough to tell which camp they’re in.
- Insurance and cost. Sleep consulting is rarely covered by insurance. Plan for $300 to $1,500 for a structured virtual package, several thousand for full overnight in-home support.
- Read recent reviews. Five recent Yelp, Google, or Instagram reviews tells you a lot. Look for parents whose situation sounds like yours: same age, same sleep issue, same parenting style.
Good to know
Where a provider does not publish a detail, we leave it blank rather than guess. Reach out to them directly to confirm fit, availability, and pricing.
Common questions Melbourne parents ask
How much does a Melbourne sleep consultant cost?
Virtual packages from Melbourne sleep consultants usually land between $300 and $1,500. In-home day visits start around $500 to $800 per session. Overnight Newborn Care Specialists and full postpartum agencies run $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the length of the package. Premium and high-cost-of-living neighborhoods tend to sit at the top of the range.
Are Melbourne sleep consultants regulated or licensed?
No. “Sleep consultant” is not a licensed role, and the older term “sleep coach” isn’t either. The certifying program is the closest thing. Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, and the Gentle Sleep Coach program by Kim West are the most common. Several Melbourne consultants are also licensed clinicians (LCSW, MFT, RN, IBCLC) who added sleep training to their existing scope.
What’s the youngest age a Melbourne sleep consultant will work with?
Most structured sleep training starts at 4 to 6 months. For 0 to 4-month support, look for Newborn Care Specialists or Postpartum Doulas. That’s the Melbourne market for “newborn sleep shaping” rather than sleep training. Several consultants on this page (the newborn-specialist coaches in this directory) specialize in the newborn window.
Do most Melbourne sleep consultants offer virtual support?
Yes. Almost every Melbourne consultant now runs at least a virtual track over Zoom, with text or voice follow-up over one to two weeks. Several (the virtual-first practitioners in this directory) work primarily virtually and serve clients far beyond Melbourne. Filter the directory by “Virtual” if that’s the format you want.
How is a sleep consultant different from a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula supports the whole family in the first weeks: feeding, recovery, light housework, overnight care, sometimes sleep shaping. A sleep consultant is narrower. They build a sleep plan, walk you through it, and follow up. many practitioners in this directory wear both hats. If you also want broader postpartum help, hire someone with both credentials.
Can I trust the consultants in this directory?
Every entry here was independently checked against the consultant’s own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate registry (FSI, IPSP, Cradle Coach, Sleep Sense). Listings where we couldn’t confirm a key claim were removed before this page went live. We re-check monthly. If you spot something stale, email hello@betteroo.ai.
How we checked this directory
Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Bethany Meakin · https://www.melbournedoulacollective.com.au/team
- Jeanne Triol · https://www.doulasupportsolutions.com.au/hireadoula/jeanne-triol
- Kylie Sotiriou · https://kyliethedoula.com.au
- Samara Galea · https://newseasondoulacare.com.au
- Stephanie Norquay · https://stephanienorquay.com.au
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