This Nest Building Plan can help you and your partner prepare for your baby’s best start, even during challenging times. Share this plan with your care providers so they can support you and your family too.
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This Nest Building Plan can help you and your partner prepare for your baby’s best start, even during challenging times. Share this plan with your care providers so they can support you and your family too.
Rachel is a Relationship Coach and Mentor who has worked with both mothers and fathers at every stage of parenthood, from birth prep to empty nest. She is a former breastfeeding counsellor and has given birth both in a hospital setting and at home. Rachel has trained in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and is trauma-informed to work with the utmost care for your well-being.
Mathew is a registered psychologist and Co-Director of Banksia Psychology & Supervision in Wollongong, NSW. Mathew is passionate about supporting new fathers and families through the Becoming Us program using an attachment-informed approach. Mathew is available for in-person and online services.
Patti is an Allied Healthcare Professional specializing in perinatal support services with advanced certifications in perinatal education, clinical lactation and maternal mental health. Her mission is to provide family-centered maternal care, empower parents through education, and guide families further as they grow.
Rebecca is a Yoga & Mindfulness Guide, Behavior Support Coach, and Parenthood Educator in Placerville and the owner & founder of Dahlia Mama.
Rebecca is based in Placerville and works with parents throughout the area.
There are times when all marriages or relationships are stressful and can feel like they are ‘on the edge’. How couples approach, communicate and treat each other during these more difficult times can sometimes be the difference between a relationship nose-diving, surviving or thriving.
Rhiannon is a Psychologist, the owner and founder of Enlightened Parenthood and mum of two beautiful boys and a precious little girl.
Rhiannon is based in Brisbane and works with parents throughout the Brisbane metro area. Please meet Rhiannon!
Birth marks the beginning of a new journey for you and your partner. You’ll want to make sure you’re as prepared for it as possible. Here’s five ways dads and partners can play an active role in preparing for birth and beyond.
Even with all the preparation and support you get leading up to your baby’s birth, and even if everything goes right according to your birth team, it can, on some occasions, feel very, very wrong. A traumatic birth is intense, distressing and can lead to other problems down the track. But the good news is with a bit of forward planning there are things parents and professionals can do to minimize some of the risks. There’s also support for you and your partner if your birth experience ends up being traumatic for any reason.
There’s few times in life when we’re pushed way outside our normal comfort zone and this can impact our ability to cope - especially if it’s for months on end. Self care is important for all of us during times of prolonged stress, but it’s even more crucial for parents. Parenthood involves giving out all day, every day and taking responsibility for the welfare of one or more little people who depend on us to be OK.
If you’re living mostly in isolation with your partner due to Covid-19 at least one of the following is likely to apply to you.