The Neurobiology of Nurture: Supporting Mothers from the Inside Out

Discover the science of the maternal nervous system and how the surrounding environment profoundly influences healing, bonding, and emotional regulation. This talk bridges neurobiology, psychology, and the social context of motherhood and its application in  supporting a mothers’ innate pathways to calm, connection, and thriving.

Dr. Oscar Serrallach MBChB FRACGP

Keynote

Dr. Oscar Serrallach MBChB FRACGP is a dedicated practitioner in the field of Maternal Care, specialising in supporting Mothers in the months and years after giving birth.

His past medical training has incorporated various specialties, including Family Medicine, Indigenous Health, Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry, and General Practice, with extensive postgraduate studies in numerous aspects of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine.

Since 2010, Oscar has dedicated his work to the condition he has identified as ‘Postnatal Depletion', and in 2018 his groundbreaking book The Postnatal Depletion Cure was published.  He remains committed to advancing Mothercare research by integrating cutting-edge neurobiological studies of the maternal brain with diverse cultural perspectives on postpartum support.

Oscar’s firmly held belief is that there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of Mothers - when Mothers are happy, health and rested, our families benefit, our communities benefit and society benefits.  He has created The MotherCare Project to develop educational materials and online content aimed at both mothers and healthcare professionals involved in Mothercare.

His work also includes numerous collaborations aimed at fostering a supportive network for mothers worldwide, helping to enhance maternal care and heal our society “one mother at a time.”  He is also a well-regarded speaker on various topics related to maternal health.

Oscar lives near Byron Bay, Australia with his wife and three children.

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