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Emma Lewis Naturopath and Midwife Holisitc Pregnancy

FAQ's

Can you support me through pregnancy loss or miscarriage?

Yes, absolutely. This is one of the areas I feel most strongly about.

 

Whether you've experienced one loss or many, the grief that comes with pregnancy loss is real and it deserves proper care and attention.

 

I provide emotional support, debriefing, and practical guidance through loss, and through the journey of trying again, if and when you're ready.

Can you support me during IVF treatment?

Yes. IVF can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and the clinical environment doesn't always leave room for the questions, fears and feelings that come with it.

 

I work alongside your fertility clinic, not instead of it, offering naturopathic support, emotional debriefing and education so you feel more held through the process.

I'm pregnant after a loss and feeling terrified — can you help?

Yes. Pregnancy after loss is a big experience. The joy and the fear often sit right alongside each other, and that's completely understandable.

 

I work with women navigating subsequent pregnancies after miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, helping you feel informed, supported and less alone through what can be a very tender and anxious time.

What does a typical session with you look like?

Sessions are held either in-person or online via video call, so you can join from wherever you are.

 

We start by going through what's brought you to this point: your history, your concerns, your questions. From there I build a picture of what support looks like for you specifically, which might include naturopathic or homeopathic recommendations, education around a particular topic, birth preparation, emotional debriefing, or simply having a space to talk things through properly.

 

No two sessions look exactly the same because no two women are in exactly the same situation.

Do you just do education while pregnant, or can I see you after the baby is born?

A lot of my work happens after the baby is born. The postpartum period is one of the most significant and least supported seasons of a woman's life, and it often gets far less attention than pregnancy does. Whether you need physical recovery support, help navigating the emotional weight of new motherhood, or simply someone to talk to, I'm here for that too.

I'm having a planned elective caesarean, do I still need a birth plan or education?

Absolutely. Just because you're having a planned operation to meet your baby does not mean there are fewer decisions to make.

 

We are planning not only for the birth, but during and also after your pregnancy. These choices will shape the beginning of the postnatal period and can include: skin-to-skin, early breastfeeding, expressing of colostrum, birth partner present, delayed cord clamping. You may wish to explore these to ensure you feel in control and ready to welcome your new baby on your terms.

 

I also offer personalised postpartum planning to help you prepare for the weeks after surgery and those early days at home with your baby. We’ll focus on creating a supportive recovery plan, preparing your environment, and ensuring you feel cared for as you heal, recover, and step into motherhood.

What is perinatal anxiety and can you help with that?

Perinatal anxiety refers to anxiety experienced during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. It's more common than most people realise and can show up in lots of different ways, from specific fears about birth or the baby's health, to a more general sense of dread or not being able to switch off.

 

I'm not a psychologist or mental health clinician, but I work alongside women experiencing perinatal anxiety to provide education, nervous system support through naturopathic and homeopathic care, and a space to talk things through.

 

If clinical mental health support is needed, I'll refer you to the right person.

What does a birth debrief involve?

A birth debrief is a supported conversation about your birth experience — what happened, how it felt, what questions were left unanswered, and what you're still carrying from it.

 

It's not about reliving difficult moments for the sake of it. It's about making sense of what happened so you can move forward with more clarity and, where possible, a sense of resolution. Many women find it helpful whether their birth was traumatic or simply different from what they expected.

How is what you offer different from seeing a psychologist or counsellor?

A psychologist or counsellor provides clinical mental health treatment, which is something I'm not registered to do and don't offer.

 

What I do offer is something different: midwifery-informed emotional support, education, debriefing and naturopathic care from someone who deeply understands the perinatal journey from both a clinical and personal perspective.

 

For many women, what they need isn't therapy — it's someone with real knowledge of pregnancy, birth and postpartum who will actually sit with them in it. That's the space I work in.

 

Where clinical mental health support is also needed, I'm happy to work alongside a psychologist or refer you to one.

Can I see you for all my antenatal appointments?

I'm not your primary care provider for pregnancy, birth or postpartum. That role belongs to your GP, obstetrician or Endorsed midwife.

 

What I offer sits alongside your standard care: education, emotional support, naturopathic guidance and debriefing for the things that don't always get covered in a standard appointment. Think of it as the support that fills the gaps your care team doesn't have time for.

Do you do home visits?

Yes, I do - so long as you’re situated in the Metro Brisbane, Logan, Redlands or North Brisbane regions.

 

Please note: Travel charges apply - please enquire at the time of booking.

I've had a baby before, is your service just for first time mothers?

Absolutely not. I'm here to help you no matter which stage you're at or how many babies you've had.

 

I've worked with many women processing a negative or traumatic experience from a previous birth, navigating loss between pregnancies, or simply wanting more support and information than they had last time.

 

Each pregnancy and postpartum experience is different, and you deserve the same quality of care regardless of which one this is.

Still can't find the answer to your question? 

 

Get in touch- I'd love to assist further!

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