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Held In Motherhood is a local directory for women and families across South West Victoria including Warrnambool, Geelong, Hamilton, Portland, Port Fairy, Apollo Bay, Colac and Camperdown. We’re here to help you find trusted, heart-led services that support you through every stage of womanhood — from contraception and fertility to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood.
From the founder of The Village Warrnambool, and now, the creator of Held In Motherhood, this project was born out of real conversations with local mamas who often don’t know where to start when it comes to finding the right support.
Whether you’re searching for a doula, playgroup, babysitter, physiotherapist, or a local activity for your little one, you’ll find real support and community here because every woman deserves to feel connected and held in motherhood.
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Online & offline mum groups as well as community initiatives, and other support circles.
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You’re not broken: what my pregnancy taught me about pelvic floor health as a pelvic health physio.
Chloe, a local pelvic floor physiotherapist, gently shares her own journey with pelvic floor health and the unexpected challenges she faced during pregnancy. Through both her professional knowledge and personal experience, she’s come to understand that the pelvic floor is about so much more than just strength — it’s about balance, awareness, and learning to…
New to Held In Motherhood: Supporting Mothers Through Body, Mind & Connection
From nurturing bodywork that supports recovery and rest, to emotional spaces that help you reconnect with yourself, to community-led initiatives that remind you you’re not alone — these new additions to Held In Motherhood share a common mission: to hold mothers with care, understanding, and connection.
12 Christmas Gift Ideas for a New Mum
Here are 12 thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for a new mum that she will genuinely appreciate – gifts that nurture her, lighten her load, and remind her she’s not alone.
FAQs
What is Held in Motherhood?
Held In Motherhood is a free online directory connecting mums in South West Victoria with trusted services and practitioners for every stage of motherhood — from pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, to ongoing parenting support. Our goal is to make it easy for women to find the care, resources, and community they deserve.
Is it free for mums to browse the directory?
Yes! Held In Motherhood is completely free for mums to search, browse, and connect with local services and practitioners. Our goal is to make finding trusted support in South West Victoria easy, accessible, and stress-free — no subscriptions or hidden fees required.
Is it free to list my business?
Yes! Adding your business to Held In Motherhood is completely free. You can register, create a listing, and update your details anytime. We want to make sure local mums can discover your services without barriers.
Who can be listed on Held In Motherhood?
Any business, practitioner, or organisation that supports women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or motherhood in South West Victoria is welcome. This includes doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, physiotherapists, fitness providers, local mums’ groups, babysitters, and family activities.
How do I add my business to the directory?
Simply go to heldinmotherhood.com, click “Add Your Business” (or the + in the top right corner), register, and create your listing. Once approved, your profile will be live, and you can edit it at any time. For more info on this, click here.
Can I write for the Held In Motherhood blog?
Absolutely! Businesses and practitioners are welcome to share guest posts with tips, insights, or stories (click here to fill out the enquiry form). Mums can also share their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys to inspire and support others (share your story here).