Welcome to Motherhood Matters
Motherhood Matters was founded by Felicity Hughes, Endorsed Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), to give Sydney families the kind of care that meets you exactly where you are; warm, evidence based, and built around what your family actually needs.
Whether you're navigating feeding challenges, infant development, sleep and settling, or simply want knowledgeable support as you find your feet, we're here to walk alongside you.
We offer one-on-one consultations, as well as classes and workshops for both parents and health professionals — because strong foundations make everything that follows feel more manageable.
As an Endorsed Midwife, Felicity is also able to provide Medicare-rebatable care during pregnancy and for families with babies under eight weeks of age. That means you can access comprehensive midwifery and IBCLC support in one place, with the cost made more manageable through Medicare.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Every family is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach here. Whatever you're experiencing — straightforward or complex, early days or further down the track
Motherhood Matters exists to help your baby and your whole family thrive.
Felicity and the team work with families all across Sydney out of the Motherhood Matters Clinic located on the North Shore. Home visiting options apply to areas covering the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West, Western Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
Felicity provides support virtually to families outside of the Sydney area and has worked with families as far afield as Asia, USA and Sweden.
The Motherhood Matters Team knows the unique needs of new and not so new babies and specialises in complex and unusual feeding challenges. We believe that while things may look good, it’s more important to ask ‘how does it feel?’ and take the time to look “upstream” to find real solutions to a wide range of issues.
We believe that while the best place to support new and growing families is in your own home, some issues are time sensitive. Therefore, we offer you clinic, virtual and phone appointments so you can access support in a way that feels right for you.
Medicare rebates available for eligible families and Bulk Billed phone consults are also available
The Motherhood Matters Clinic is located in Middle Cove, on Sydney’s North Shore.
“I was in a terrible place, in so much pain each and every feed. I really felt like it was never going to get better. Now I am enjoying my baby and feeds are so much easier.”
— Sophie W