About Dr. Pearl Terracini
MD, FRACGP, BMedSc, CWH, IBCLC, NDC
Dr. Pearl Terracini is a dedicated Specialist General Practitioner and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) with a passion for providing comprehensive healthcare for women, mothers, and their little ones. With a focus on nurturing a healthy start for both mums and bubs, Dr. Terracini is committed to delivering personalised and compassionate medical care to empower women with knowledge to support them through every stage of life - from preconception to postpartum and beyond.
Dr Terracini is a local to the Tweed Coast region, and completed her medical studies through Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2015.
She completed a Certificate of Women’s Health through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2018.
After becoming a mother herself, Pearl developed a strong interest in holistic, evidence-based breastfeeding/lactation support and infant care.
She is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and has also completed accreditation in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC), known more widely as the “Possums Programs”, following a ''cued care'' approach.
She also holds special interests in all areas of general Women’s Health, including Preconception Care, GP Antenatal Shared Care and Contraceptive advice. She is trained in Mirena IUD and Implanon insertions and removals. Additionally she provides care for Menopause and for general Paediatric care too.
Services Provided
Preconception counselling and pregnancy planning
Empowering you with the information and support you need to prepare for a healthy pregnancy.
This can include counselling around genetic carrier screening, fertility concerns, and advice around contraception.
Dr Terracini is trained in Mirena IUD and Implanon insertions and removals.
Antenatal Care
Comprehensive care and guidance throughout your pregnancy journey, ensuring the well-being of both you and your baby.
GP Shared Care is available.
Dr Terracini can also provide Antenatal Breastfeeding Education to expectant mothers who are planning to breastfeed to understand what to expect and how best to prepare for their breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding & baby care consults
Supporting families in the postpartum period, addressing all aspects of breastfeeding concerns, unsettled babies and sleep difficulties.
Breastfeeding and Baby Care Consults are long, 60 minute dedicated appointments for mums and bubs to explore and manage some of the challenges that can arise in the first early weeks and then later months - including
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breastfeeding difficulties including pain
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concerns with milk supply / infant growth
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tongue tie assessments
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unsettled babies / “colic”
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sleep and settling concerns, following a gentle, “cued-care” approach (no traditional sleep training methods)
You can book an appointment with
Dr Pearl Terracini at:
Tweed Health for Everyone
(Terranora Location)
2-14 Henry Lawson Drive
Terranora, NSW
07 5589 7555
I acknowledge the Bundjalung Nation, who are the Traditional Custodians of the Tweed Shire, and acknowledge their connections to land and sea. I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
