Postnatal Depletion Clinic at The Health Lodge

Our Postnatal Depletion Clinic offers a complete, integrative recovery plan for mothers experiencing fatigue, brain fog, and emotional exhaustion after childbirth. Postnatal depletion, a term coined by Dr Oscar Serrallach, describes the deep and often prolonged loss of nutrients, energy, and resilience following pregnancy and birth, which can affect mothers for years if left unaddressed. Dr Serrallach works exclusively through The Health Lodge, leading a dedicated team of practitioners who provide compassionate, multidisciplinary care to restore physical, emotional, and hormonal balance, helping mothers regain strength and vitality.

Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment

Your recovery journey begins with a thorough intake and personalised plan:

  • Brooke Simmons – Intake Nurse (60 mins)
    Full health assessment, screening tools, care coordination

  • Dr Oscar Serrallach – Integrative GP (45 mins)
    Hormonal review, blood tests, medical treatment plan

  • Brooke Simmons – 15 min Follow-up Care
    Completing care plans and coordination of next steps

Post Natal Depletion Framework

Initial intake Cost $445: Includes Nurse intake/followup and Dr Oscrar Serrallach (Medicare rebates may apply) 

Your Personalised Program May Include:

  • Nutritional & herbal therapies
  • Acupuncture & bodywork
  • Sleep and stress support
  • Hormone and nutrient testing
  • Mental health care & lifestyle coaching

Your Team at The Health Lodge

Our approach is collaborative, always led by a central practitioner (you), and supported by our team including:

Intake Nurse

Postnatal Doctor 

Postnatal Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

Pre and Postnatal Acupuncturist 

Postnatal and Parenting Clinical Psychologist

Postnatal Depletion Pathway

Step

1

Initial Intake

Brooke →
full history + screeners

Step

2

Medical Review

Dr Oscar →
tests + tailored treatment

Step

3

Supportive Care Team

Emily (mental health)
+ Naomi (acupuncture)

Step

4

Ongoing Adjustments

Nutritional upgrades, stress and sleep support, follow-ups

Ideal for:

  • Mothers experiencing fatigue, overwhelm, or identity shifts

  • Those navigating brain fog, hormonal imbalance, or low mood

  • Any mother ready to rebuild from the inside out

Ready to Begin?

Call our friendly reception team on (02) 6685 6445 to find out more, or book a call with our Clinical Director if you’d like to chat about the best way to get started.

Consider a 5 or 10 day integrative medical retreat, where you’ll be deeply supported by our whole postnatal depletion team. Learn more about our medical retreats.