Nicole Brown-Shepherd, Accredited Practising Dietitian
ONLINE DIETITIAN & NUTRITION SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS & THEIR CHILDREN
Nourishment for Every Stage of Motherhood
Because motherhood doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all nutrition plan.
Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, navigating pregnancy, breastfeeding, recovering postpartum or supporting a little one with feeding, growth or complex nutritional needs, personalised nutrition support can make the journey feel a whole lot clearer.
We bring together evidence-based dietetics, breastfeeding expertise and a holistic approach to support both mother and child, from preconception through the early years.
Find the Support You Need
Paediatric Support
Paediatric Support
Whether your child is experiencing growth concerns, feeding difficulties, fussy or restricted eating, food allergies, digestive issues or other medical conditions, Nicole provides personalised, evidence-based paediatric dietitian support from newborns through to teenagers. From optimising nutrition and supporting healthy growth to managing complex nutritional needs, care is tailored to your child and family. If you’re unsure whether Nicole is the right fit for your family, please reach out to discuss how she may be able to support you.
Children on the NDIS
Nicole provides personalised dietetic support for children accessing the NDIS, helping address nutrition concerns related to disability, developmental conditions and complex medical needs. Support may include nutrient deficiencies, tube feeding and Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN), ARFID and restricted eating, genetic conditions, digestive concerns and nutritionally inadequate diets.
Care is tailored to your child’s individual needs, while supporting growth, nutritional adequacy and overall wellbeing.
Preconception Support
Nicole provides personalised, evidence-based dietetic support for women and their partners preparing for pregnancy or trying to conceive. Whether you’re looking to optimise nutrition before pregnancy, support fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes, navigate recurrent miscarriage or IVF, or understand your individual nutrient needs, care is tailored to your unique journey.
Support may include personalised nutrition, preconception nutrient assessment, individualised supplement guidance and practical strategies to help prepare your body for pregnancy.
Pregnancy Nutrition Support
From first trimester through to birth, Nicole provides personalised dietetic support to help you feel nourished, supported and confident throughout pregnancy. Support may include managing common pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and constipation, reviewing pathology and tailoring nutrition and nutrient supplementation to your changing needs across each trimester.
Nicole can also provide nutrition support for gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, concerns around pregnancy weight gain and other nutritional risk factors, with a focus on supporting maternal wellbeing, healthy fetal growth and positive pregnancy outcomes.
Breastfeeding Support
Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed, navigating the early days or experiencing feeding concerns, Nicole provides personalised 1:1 breastfeeding and nutrition support for both mother and baby.
Support may include positioning and attachment, breastfeeding biomechanics, milk transfer, low milk supply, feeding cues and unsettled babies, as well as concerns around reflux, digestive discomfort and infant feeding behaviour. Nicole can also help optimise maternal nutrition to support your health and the nutrient composition of breastmilk, with guidance tailored to your individual needs.
Nicole recommends starting with her ebook, Breastfeeding: A Guide for Mothers, as an accessible first step. It provides evidence-based, practical guidance to help you feel more comfortable, informed and confident throughout your breastfeeding journey, with 1:1 consultations available when you need more personalised support.
Postnatal Repletion
Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding can place significant demands on your body, and your nutritional needs don’t end when your baby arrives. Nicole provides personalised 1:1 postnatal nutrition support to help replenish nutrient stores, support recovery and nourish you through the demands of motherhood.
Support may include reviewing your diet and pathology, assessing key nutrient needs, individualised food and supplement recommendations, supporting breastfeeding nutrition, energy and recovery, and ensuring nutritional adequacy when following a restricted diet due to food allergies, intolerances or dietary choices. Nicole can also support mothers preparing their bodies and nutrient stores for a future pregnancy.
Whether you’re newly postpartum or several years into motherhood, your nutrition deserves attention too.
What others have to say
"I met with Nicole to discuss my three year old's lack of appetite, small range of 'allowed' foods and frequent meltdowns. Based on the advice from Nicole, his appetite is back, he's added a couple of new foods to his list and we've gone from 7-8 full meltdowns a day to 1 or none. It's been an incredible transformation. Our doctor was impressed by Nicole's advice. He recommended that we continue to follow Nicole's advice, a huge testament to her knowledge."
"Nicole is an outstanding Dietitian. My toddler has gone from barely eating, not sleeping much, with zombie energy and throwing tantrums non stop to becoming such a happy child with lots of growth, weight gain and nearly sleeping through the night. The energy change in her little body is amazing. Thank you so much Nikki for everything and I honestly look forward to seeing the difference in 6months. We appreciate you and everything you do!!"
"Nikki is a wonderful dietician. I've experienced her knowledge first hand when it comes to bringing functionality back to the human system through proper nutrition. She truely understands the science and consistently achieves amazing results.
Wholeheartedly recommend."
"I highly recommend Nicole, she is an amazing dietitian! She has helped my son immensely and is always there to answer any questions i have any time i need help. Nicole has given me so much guidance and professional advice, her friendliness and warm demeanour are very welcoming. My son's eating and health are thriving so much better now since seeing Nicole. I'm so grateful, definitely one happy mumma here!"
"Nicole is very knowledgeable on how to treat young children. She new exactly what steps to take to help our son on his path to feeling better. Nicole provided us with the correct diagnosis of our son's chronic constipation and set out an easy plan to help him become healthier, increase his appetite and be willing to try more foods. I highly recommend her services."
"Nicole has been amazing with her ongoing support and understanding with my 9 ear old Daughter. We can’t recommend her enough to anybody needing guidance with their children’s nutritional needs."
"Nicole has helped our son with his restrictive food intake disorder. With her support he is now a much healthier and happier child."
"Very professional service provided by Nicole. She is very thorough in her investigations and detailed explanations in layman's term for better understanding particularly with a child with disabilities. Regular contact and communication with follow ups. Lovely personality and great to deal with. Highly recommend!!!"
"The professional care and attention to detail for my 9 year old son's health care needs under paediatric nutritionist Nicole Brown-Shepherd over the last two years, has been nothing short of exceptional, above and beyond my expectations of care and professionalism in Australian health care delivery today."
"Nicole is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in her approach. We left our initial appointment with a tangible plan for our daughter that we could commence immediately. So grateful to be working with Nicole."