Mother/Parent Baby Care Consults with Dr Gemma Ossolinski
Early parenthood can be rewarding — and incredibly challenging.
If your baby is unsettled, feeding feels difficult, sleep is exhausting, or you’re feeling overwhelmed, our Parent/Baby consults offer gentle, evidence-based support for both babies and parents.
At Hollywood GP, Parent/Baby consults are provided by Dr Gemma Ossolinski, a Possums (NDC) trained General Practitioner, combining medical expertise with a compassionate, family-centred approach.
Possums Care (Neuroprotective Developmental Care) is evidence-based support for families navigating challenges in the early stages of parenthood, including management with a holistic mother/parent-baby assessment. Possums care consultations can be helpful for the following:
Unsettled Babies
Breastfeeding Support consults for Mother and Infant
Infant Sleep Problems
Early Parenting Support
Bonding Concerns / Parental Wellbeing
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Support for:
Colic
Reflux symptoms
Gas or wind discomfort
Allergy or intolerance concerns
Bottle and formula feeding challenges
A detailed history and examination help exclude underlying medical issues, while families receive education and practical strategies to better understand and manage unsettled behaviour.
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Support for:
Excessive night waking
Difficulty settling
Questions about what’s normal
Consultations focus on the biological regulators of sleep and developmental expectations, offering tailored guidance without sleep training or cry-it-out approaches.
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Support for:
Latching difficulties
Fussiness at the breast
Nipple pain
Tongue-tie concerns
Mastitis or blocked ducts
Low or high milk supply
Growth concerns
Long or marathon feeds
Families are supported with individual assessment and education to help them understand their baby, their body, and their feeding goals.
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Support for:
Perinatal depression and anxiety
Stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion
Dr Ossolinski provides empathic, ACT-informed support and can assist with referrals to appropriate mental health services where needed.
Dr Gemma Ossolinski is a General Practitioner trained in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC) through the Possums program, providing gentle, evidence-based support for unsettled babies, infant and toddler sleep difficulties, breastfeeding and feeding challenges, and parental wellbeing.
With over 10 years of general practice experience and clinical time in paediatrics at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Dr Ossolinski has developed a strong focus on postnatal support, breastfeeding, unsettled babies, eczema, and broader aspects of child health. She enjoys working with families who have concerns about their child’s development or behaviour and has additional training in developmental screening.
Dr Ossolinski takes a holistic, compassionate approach, valuing the time needed to get to know her patients and build a shared understanding of their needs and goals — whether addressing a short-term concern or managing a chronic condition. She incorporates an ACT-informed framework when supporting parental mental health and works closely with other health professionals to ensure families receive appropriate ongoing care.
Outside of work, Dr Ossolinski is a proud mother of two young boys and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity.