Confident, nourished and empowered journey into motherhood.

Prepare intentionally, nourish yourself with confidence and make informed choices through pregnancy, birth and postpartum, so you feel supported, respected and equipped to navigate motherhood in a way that feels right for you.

Feel prepared and equipped to give yourself the care you deserve throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum.


Replace uncertainty and overwhelm with practical strategies, personalised nutrition support and purposeful preparation, so you have the knowledge and tools to nourish your body, understand your options and navigate the challenges of motherhood with greater confidence, rather than feeling like you're figuring it all out alone.

Feel nourished, confident and supported as you transition into motherhood.

Move through pregnancy, birth and postpartum feeling respected in your choices, supported in your needs and confident in your ability to navigate the unexpected. Whatever your journey looks like, you can look back knowing you were informed, cared for and empowered to make the decisions that felt right for you and your family.

Become the woman who trusts herself to make informed decisions for herself and her baby.

Build your understanding of pregnancy, birth, nutrition and postpartum recovery, so you can confidently navigate conflicting advice, advocate for your needs and make choices that align with your values, rather than feeling pressured to follow what everyone else says you should do.

Explore how I can support you in your season.

I’m a Prenatal Dietitian + Birth Doula.

I help pregnant and postpartum women feel nourished, informed and confident through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, with personally tailored nutrition support, intentional birth preparation and compassionate care, so that you can make informed decisions, feel supported through the unexpected, and feel empowered in your transition into motherhood.

My dream is for pregnant and postpartum women to experience healthier pregnancies so that they have more choice in their birth and a smoother transition into postpartum, and discovering who they are in motherhood.

Hey I’m Alli!

Allison Kersten from Allison Kersten Perinatal, a pregnancy and postpartum nutritionist and dietitian, and birth doula, who supports women in birth, pregnancy nutrition and postpartum nutrition.

““I just wanted to message to thank you for so graciously and gently supporting me. As I heard myself describe the challenges I’ve been experiencing postpartum, you helped me put everything into perspective. It reminded me that my feelings were valid, that my needs mattered, and that feeling depleted wasn’t something I simply had to push through. I felt heard, understood and supported.”

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Alli Kersten, specialist pregnancy dietitian, postpartum dietitian and birth doula in Geelong. Prenatal and postnatal nutrition support.
Alli Kersten, specialist pregnancy dietitian, postpartum dietitian and birth doula in Geelong. Prenatal and postnatal nutrition support.

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Positive Birth Roadmap

Feel confident in the steps that you need to take to feel informed and excited for a positive birth experience.

How to have a positive birth experience

Complete Guide to Preparing for Birth.

Complete Guide to Preparing for Birth.

Guide to a positive birth. Guide to an empowered birth. Ultimate birth preparation. How to prepare for birth. How to prepare for a positive birth.

The Ultimate self-paced birth preparation e-book.

From birth affirmations to creating your birth plan and beyond.

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Daily Nutrition Checklist

Take the first steps to staying well nourished, energised and giving your body everything it needs during pregnancy and postpartum with this checklist that makes good nutrition simple and easy.

What to eat during pregnancy. How to stay healthy during pregnancy. Healthy pregnancy.