Nurturing Parents and Babies with empathy and deep understanding to overcome challenges in the early years

Arnikka de Kort

Specialised Mothercraft Nurse | Lactation Consultant | Sleep Consultant

Connect with me on the Australian Birth Stories Podcast:Episode 475 Australian Birth Stories Podcast: Arnikka | Postpartum |

Hi, I’m Arnikka.

I’m a Mum of two, Neonatal Nurse, Breastfeeding Expert (IBCLC) and Neuroprotective Developmental Care Practitioner (NDC).

I deeply respect the inner world of babies, understanding their behaviours and adaptation to the world through their heightened sensory experience from birth.

I believe that a mother and baby are an extension of each other, innately synchronous... Yet, as mothers we also experience a psychic shift as we move into this all-consuming role of mother. This can lead to feelings of dysregulation and confusion as we learn to navigate our baby’s feeding and sleep needs. As a mother of two, I completely understand the challenges of adjusting to life with a baby…. My own struggles led me to seek further education and knowledge in breastfeeding and sleep, and I firmly believe that the relationship between them go hand-in-hand.

My approach is gentle, holistic, and evidence-based. I simplify overwhelming information and offer practical tips to support families to come back into synchrony with innate intuition, and embrace the 'good enough' moments of authentic parenting.

SuckleBubs offers a unique blend of expertise and empathy, guiding parents to deeply connect with their baby's inner world, senses, and developing communication. 

Holistic Support is offered through Newborn Wisdom Classes, Breastfeeding and Gentle Sleep Strategies, with a focus on fostering connection and intuition in the early stages of parenthood.

Newborn Wisdom for Expecting Families

Many families are unprepared for life after birth, and I want to change this.

For expecting & seasoned parents to access real, essential & practical information on thriving with a newborn, breastfeeding with confidence & surviving sleep deprivation.  

I focus on sensory experiences and collaborative partnerships, delivering practical, evidence-based advice that fills the critical knowledge gap parents face.

I provide essential wisdom not typically taught as we prepare for our baby’s arrival, ensuring you can navigate life with a newborn with confidence, ease, and the support you need.

Everything I share with you is what I wish I had known myself.