About Dr Pearl

Dr Pearl Terracini is a General Practitioner with a special interest in breastfeeding medicine, infant care and women’s health. She provides gentle, evidence-based support for mothers and babies, helping families navigate the transition into parenthood with greater confidence and less overwhelm.

After becoming a mother herself, Pearl developed a particular passion for breastfeeding and early infant care. She understands that feeding, sleep, unsettledness and maternal wellbeing rarely exist in isolation, and takes a holistic approach that considers both mum and baby.

Pearl is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is accredited in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC), also known as the Possums approach. Her care focuses on practical, sustainable strategies tailored to each family, including a gentle, responsive approach to infant sleep and settling rather than traditional sleep-training methods.

Qualifications

• Fellow, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Griffith University

• Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc)

• Certificate of Women’s Health (CWH), Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

• Accredited in Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC / Possums) 

Clinical Focus

• Breastfeeding and lactation support

• Painful or difficult feeding

• Milk supply concerns and slow infant weight gain

• Tongue tie assessment and referral

• Bottle and mixed feeding support

• Infant sleep and settling

• Crying, colic and unsettled babies

• Antenatal breastfeeding education and preparation

• Individualised feeding plans

• Maternal and infant wellbeing

• Women’s and perinatal health

Her Approach

Pearl believes there is no single way to navigate those early weeks and months with a baby. Her consultations provide families with the time and space to talk through what is happening, understand the evidence and develop an approach that feels achievable for their individual family.

Her care is warm, collaborative and judgement-free, with a focus on helping parents understand their baby, trust their instincts and feel supported in the choices that work for them.

Outside the Clinic

A local to the Tweed Coast region, Pearl loves being part of the community she cares for. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with young family, baking sourdough and growing her very own flowers and vegetables.

Need a little extra support with feeding or life with a new baby?

Whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding, experiencing feeding difficulties or navigating sleep, settling or an unsettled little one, Dr Pearl is here to support you and your baby with compassionate, evidence-based care.