About us
About Nurture Online
A world where every community is a nurturing village, empowering individuals to thrive through life's transitions and challenges.
7 Sisters
Building Your Postpartum Care Team
4 Weekly Modules
Weekly Live QnA calls
Bite Sized, Self-Paced Lessons
Community Forum
Flexible recorded delivery to match your busy lifestyle
PDF workbook
Imagine receiving daily support in your first forty days, food prepared, clothing washed, dishes done, someone to hold your baby while you shower, take your older children to the park, and provide real practical support to your family.
Now imagine receiving all that for free while growing your community and making lifelong connections to support your growing family.
Join us now to transform your postpartum experience, grow your community and challenge your blocks around receiving the support.
Create Practical support networks
Engage over 50 hours of free community support
Create long term connections that support you and your child
Reduce your chances of postpartum depression and return to life sooner
"Life Changing!"
"I wish this had existed when I had my kids, it would have changed my life" - Leia
Building Your Village in a Modern World
In today's fast-paced world, we often hear the phrase "it takes a village" – but where is that village when we need it most? At Nurture Online, we're bridging the gap between this timeless wisdom and modern reality by helping expectant mothers build and activate their own supportive communities.
Founded by Katerina Annels, Nurture Online guides women to create genuine postpartum support networks from within their existing communities. With nearly two decades as a healthcare professional, Katerina combines her expertise as an osteopath, lactation consultant, and community health advocate to transform how we experience early motherhood.
Our Story
Nurture Online was born from a powerful personal journey. Katerina's first birth during the early Covid lockdowns left her isolated and overwhelmed, experiencing firsthand the critical gaps in postpartum care that too many women accept as normal.
Her second pregnancy was dramatically different. Surrounded by a carefully curated support network, she discovered the profound difference genuine, intentional community makes—not just during those intense first 40 days, but throughout the entire motherhood journey.
We recognized that the challenge isn't a lack of caring people – it's knowing how to transform good intentions into practical support. This realization sparked the creation of Nurture Online.
Our Mission
We empower mothers to build and activate supportive networks within their existing communities. Through accessible, practical education, we transform online learning into real-world action. Starting with expectant mothers, we're committed to fostering resilient, caring communities that support each other through life's pivotal moments.
What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional online courses, Nurture Online focuses on practical community building. Our programs don't just provide information – they guide you through the actual process of identifying, connecting with, and organizing your local support network. We believe that true learning happens when knowledge meets action.
Eastern Asian Traditions
Southeast Asian Wisdom
China - "Zuo Yuezi" (Sitting the Month)
0-40 days of dedicated maternal care
Specialized "confinement ladies" or grandmother as primary caregiver
yang-building foods and broths
Mother stays warm, avoiding cold air and water
All household duties handled by family
Focus on restoring vital energy
Korea - "Saam-chil-il"
21 days of intensive mother care
Daily seaweed soup for healing and milk production
Professional postpartum care centers available
Mother wears special warm clothing
Complete rest and recovery focus
Malaysia - "Pantang"
44-day confinement period
Traditional massage daily
Belly binding (bengkung)
Hot stone treatments
Herbal baths and steaming rituals
Full-time confinement lady support
Thailand - "Yu Fai"
Heat therapy practices
Herbal steam treatments
Traditional postpartum massage
Special dietary protocols
Family-centered care system
MEET THE FOUNDER of nurture online
Katerina Annels is a multifaceted healthcare professional with nearly two decades of experience in postpartum and community health. Her credentials include:
Australian-trained osteopath with a five-year master's degree from New South Wales.
Certified lactation consultant.
Pediatric osteopath specializing in cranial-sacral therapy.
Remedial massage therapist.
Trained chef with expertise in postpartum nutrition.
Katerina's professional journey has taken her across Australia, from bustling cities to remote rural areas. For two years, she and her acupuncturist husband traveled throughout regional Australia, providing much-needed care to remote communities—an experience that deepened her commitment to improving healthcare access for all.
Outside of work, you'll find Katerina exploring Australia's beautiful Sunshine Coast with her family, experimenting with nutritious postpartum recipes, and continuously expanding her knowledge of traditional postpartum practices from cultures around the world.
our expert network
At Nurture Online, we believe in a comprehensive approach to postpartum care. That's why Katerina has built an incredible network of specialists who are equally passionate about maternal wellbeing:
An acupuncturist specializing in women's health
A nutrition and naturopathy expert
A homeopathic practitioner
A postpartum fitness professional
A transformational coach
A perinatal yoga specialist
Plus, we maintain extensive connections with midwives, doulas, obstetricians, and lactation consultants nationwide.
How we can support you
Our flagship program, Seven Sisters, doesn't just offer information—it guides you through the actual process of building your own personal village of structured, reliable support. Working with us will empower you to identify, organize, and activate your own community of care—transforming good intentions into practical, consistent support.
"I wish this course had been available when I had my first child. The practical frameworks and mindset shifts have completely changed how I view motherhood and community. Instead of seeing help as a last resort for desperate times, I now understand that creating a village isn't just nice to have—it's essential for the wellbeing of our entire family." — Laura D., mother of two
The possibilities for our journey together are limitless. Research shows that social support is one of the most powerful protective factors against postpartum depression, yet too many mothers struggle with guilt, isolation, and unrealistic societal expectations.
Join our Community
Whether you're an expectant mother looking to build your support network, or someone passionate about strengthening community bonds, we invite you to join us in creating more resilient, caring communities. Together, we can transform the way we support each other through life's most significant moments.
Ready to Build Your Village?
7 Sisters Program
Our flagship course for expectant mothers to create their own structured postpartum support network.
Health Professionals
Download our evidence-based guides for healthcare providers supporting new mothers.
Partners
Learn how to effectively communicate your postpartum needs with your partner. Download our free guide.
Your postpartum experience doesn't have to look like survival.
It can be a time of profound connection, healing, and empowerment.
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