WELCOME TO
THE GENTLE VILLAGE
Every pregnancy and postpartum journey is unique, whether you’re welcoming your first baby or your third. At The Gentle Village, we believe support should feel personal, practical and deeply nurturing.
Our mission is to walk beside you, not just as clinicians, but as mothers, midwives and feeding specialists who truly understand how big this journey into parenthood can feel. We’re here to provide expert care, personalised feeding support and a safe space for you to feel confident and empowered in your choices and feel further connected to your baby.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. The Gentle Village was built for you.
MEET YOUR VILLAGE
Meet Brenda - The Heart Behind The Gentle Village
Registered Nurse | Endorsed Midwife | International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) | Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
I'm a mum of two and the founder of The Gentle Village. With over 17 years as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through some of their most tender, challenging and transformative moments of early parenthood.
My interest in infant feeding support was sparked by my own journey into motherhood. Like many parents, I was told everything was "normal", even when it didn’t feel that way. I began researching, asking questions and gradually realised how complex and under-supported it can feel for new parents when it comes to feeding challenges, tongue ties, food allergies and uncomfortable babies, even as a registered nurse/midwife, all of my concerns felt dismissed.
For this reason, The Gentle Village was created. No parent should have their concerns dismissed when it comes to how their baby is feeding, eating or feeling. I combine clinical expertise with lived experienced to provide care that’s both comprehensive and compassionate. My nursing, midwifery, lactation and orofacial myology background means I’m confident assessing the whole picture, from recognising when a baby may need a medical specialist review (for concerns beyond feeding) to supporting complex feeding challenges including those related to oral ties and function, food intolerances, colic and refluxy babies and infants with additional needs, such as chromosomal differences. It’s this integration of decades of nursing and midwifery insight and feeding support that allows me to offer families truly holistic care.
At The Gentle Village, you’re not expected to know all the answers, you’re simply met with respect, understanding and the kind of care that truly listens. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
Meet Cheryl - Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Cheryl brings warmth, wisdom and over two decades of healthcare experience to The Gentle Village. With a background in radiography and a deep personal understanding of early parenting, she combines clinical skill with heartfelt support to gently guide families through feeding challenges.
As a fully qualified IBCLC, Cheryl works with families across a wide range of feeding concerns. From breastfeeding and bottle feeding difficulties, to oral ties and unsettled, refluxy babies, her calm presence and evidence based approach help parents feel confident, informed and confident in the path forward.
As a mum of three, Cheryl understands just how heavy and emotional feeding struggles can feel. She is passionate about creating a space where parents feel seen, heard and reassured, no matter where they are in their journey.
Whether you’re just beginning or searching for answers after weeks of challenges, Cheryl offers compassionate individualised care for you and your baby. Cheryl operates her own independent practice and consults from The Gentle Village as part of a collaborative care model. All services are provided directly by Cheryl.
Meet Renee - Front Office Coordinator
Renee is the friendly face and warm voice behind the scenes at The Gentle Village. As our Front Office Coordinator, she’s often your first point of contact, answering emails, scheduling your appointments and making sure everything runs smoothly from the moment you reach out.
With a calm, reassuring presence, Renee helps create a welcoming experience for every family who walks through our door or gets in touch online. As a mum of four, she understands the juggle and the questions that come with early parenting, and she’s here to make accessing support that little bit easier.
Whether you’re booking in, rescheduling or just need help navigating your next steps with us, Renee is here to make the process of accessing support at The Gentle Village as simple and stress-free as possible.