Dr Melanie Mapleson

Dr Melanie Mapleson is a highly dedicated General Practitioner who practises in Kirrawee, Australia. She specialises in perinatal primary care, supporting parents and babies through the critical stages of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, she focuses on providing comprehensive care that addresses both maternal and infant wellbeing. Dr Mapleson is committed to delivering thorough, unhurried consultations, allowing families the time they need to discuss their concerns in a supportive environment.

Her clinical practice is particularly focused on the perinatal period, offering services such as preconception planning, antenatal shared care, and postnatal recovery. Dr Mapleson provides expert guidance on maternal mental health, family planning, and contraception, alongside comprehensive newborn wellness checks. As a certified Lactation Consultant, she offers specialised support for breastfeeding and infant feeding challenges, as well as evidence-based, gentle strategies for managing baby sleep, settling, and crying concerns. She also provides medical termination of pregnancy care.

Dr Mapleson holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and has completed a Diploma of Child Health. Additionally, she is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and an accredited Neuroprotective Developmental Care Practitioner, reflecting her deep commitment to evidence-based early parenting and infant care.