Would it surprise you if we said approximately 1 in 5 new or expectant mums in the UK face mental health challenges?
Did you know that approximately 75% of the UK’s workforce are parents or carers with 1 in 10 mums and 1 in 10 dads experiencing postnatal depression in the first year after the birth of their baby?
Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of maternal deaths within the first year after birth?
These statistics are huge numbers and quite sad to read don’t you think?
Are you a parent or soon to be a mum or dad, thinking of ways to prepare for the arrival or your little one? Do you live far away from family and friends and feel lonely in your parenting journey? It doesn’t matter if it’s your first child or your third, each baby is different, and we feel differently about each expectant birth, so preparing for each one will undoubtedly be beneficial for everyone.
Sometimes we can spend all of our time preparing for the physical aspect of the arrival of our baby without giving our mental or emotional wellbeing a second thought. But how strange is that when we know that our mental health helps to shape how we think, feel and behave? If we aren’t looking after our mental health, how can we expect to be the best parent we can be for our little ones? How can we expect to understand the thoughts and feelings of our children and respond in ways that they need? Research shows that the first three years of a babies life are the most important in laying the foundations for their physical, mental and emotional health throughout their lives. Yet this is the time of massive change for mums, going through matresence changes every aspect of who we are. Lets not forget dads too, they may not carry baby, but the go through a period of change physically, mentally and emotionally and are often the main source of support for mums and babies, they need support too!
What I know from research and from my own personal journey as a mum, is that we need to focus more on preparing mentally and emotionally for becoming parents. I want parents to feel less alone and have a support network around them to help them through the ups and downs of parenthood. I really struggled when I became a parent for the first time, this is the information and support that I needed and continue to need. It will help you understand your mental health, how you may feel, what you can do to prepare whilst having the confidence to say I am struggling without feeling shame. It will give you the permission to say ‘this is hard!’ without feeling weak. Our parent wellbeing groups are essential for every parent. Together we can make our community a place where we all feel connected, supported and thrive.
What we do
Our parent wellbeing programmes will help you to prepare mentally and emotionally for becoming a parent, and support you through your parenting journey. They are informed by my personal experiences as a mum, from my husbands experiences of becoming a dad, my work experience of supporting children and families and my education.
Nurture Mama to be course : helping you to prepare mentally and emotionally for the arrival of your baby
Join our Nurture Mama to be course and take time for you. Time to slow down, relax and reflect on your mental wellbeing before your baby arrives whilst meeting other mums on their parenting journey
Our Nurture Mama group is open to pregnant mums in their third trimester
Through mindfulness, journaling, relaxation and conversations, together we explore ways of keeping mentally well throughout early parenthood
Our groups run over six weeks with a two hour session each week.
We explore different aspects of our mental wellbeing and learn tools and tips for maintaining mental balance for when baby arrives. Our sessions are based around Nurturing ourselves, Emotions, Connections, Nourishment, Healing & Recovery and Identity
Our sessions are not therapy sessions, they are an opportunity to reflect, explore and learn whilst meeting other mums
You will receive a goodie bag with a take home guide that you can refer back to as and when needed
You will be welcomed with a hot drink and snack
Investment : £120 for the six week programme
We can make this a private session just for you or you and your partner
Book a call with Jodie to discuss if this is the right course for you
Our Nurture Mama first year course is recommended for parents in the first year after the birth of their baby
We take time to connect with your baby and use mindfulness, journaling and conversations to explore ways to preserve and protect your mental health and build resilience
Our groups run for two hours over six 6 weeks and we explore how to cope with worries and challenges that being a new parent may bring which will help to build resilience and strengthen your mental wellbeing. Our groups are not therapy sessions, they are an opportunity to reflect, explore and learn
Sessions focus on Nurture, Emotions, Connections, Healing & Recovery, Nourish, Transformation, Dad’s & Partners
You will meet new parents and together we will support each other
We welcome babies to our groups and will have a cuppa tea and toys waiting for you!
Investment : £120 for the six week programme including a Beyond Birth Guide
If you would prefer this group on a one to one basis or for you and your partner, please contact us
Nurture Mama first year : Beyond Birth mindful early parenting course
Now your baby has arrived our Nurture Mama first year course will support you in keeping your mental health in balance
Nurture Mothers Circles
Take some time for you and release the pressure of motherhood in a supportive space. Enjoy some peace, relaxation, support other mums and have fun.
Our Mothers Circles run for two hours and will give you the time to release the mental load of being a mum, pause, reflect, relax, share and support each other
Each circle will have a different focus and we use music, mindfulness, visualisation, journaling and other creative ways of expressing our feelings and emotions to build resilience
You will have an opportunity to share thoughts, achievements and ask questions but there is no pressure to share
Our circles are not therapy sessions, they are an opportunity for you to take some time out to explore different ways to keep mentally healthy as well as meeting other mums on their parenting journey
A warm drink and snacks will be ready and waiting
You can join our WhatsApp group to keep connected
Investment : £15 per circle
To find out more about any of the above workshops and programmes please get in touch with me and we can arrange a time to chat more to make sure it is what you are looking for.
Thanks, Jodie
Our Nurture Mama to be and Nurture Mama first year courses are based on Beyond Birth : A mindful guide to early parenting.
Beyond Birth : A mindful guide to early parenting was developed by Sophie Burch who is a mother to four boys, a Hypo-CBT Therapist including Mindfulness, IAIM Infant Massage and Aromatherapy and is accredited by the CNHC and GHR.
Sophie’s personal and professional experiences have inspired her to write this guide so that everyone can manage their mental wellbeing as they go through their parenting journey.
A little note about Beyond Birth
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