Specialised antenatal classes and education for parents and professionals.
Sharing the latest research to enhance both parental and infant wellbeing.
Delivered by a psychologist, midwife and GP our antenatal classes in Christchurch and online are one-of-a-kind. Professional support is available for mothers postpartum. Our unique, high-quality matrescence education for professionals is available online.
What is matrescence?
Matrescence encompasses both the transition to becoming a mother and the journey throughout being a mother. Learn more by downloading our free Introduction to Matrescence e-guide.
Do you have a postpartum plan?
Download our free comprehensive 50-page postpartum plan to help you prepare for baby's arrival. Just like a birth plan, yet focused on those first few months with your baby.
We offer workshops for parents-to-be, parents and professionals:
Antenatal
Classes for parents-to-be
Highly recommended by midwives, psychologists and GPs, focused on preparing parents for postpartum and evidence-based education to enhance infant wellbeing.
Mothers
Workshops & Support Groups
Various types of support from a free facebook community, to small group programmes, webinars and individual therapy.
Professionals
Maternal Mental Health Education
A matrescence practitioner certification, professional membership and professional development.
Our Vision
A society that values mothers and has the infrastructure in place to adequately support them through the changes and challenges of motherhood.
Our Mission
For all Mums to be psychologically prepared and adequately supported for motherhood. To enable mothers to feel validated in investing in themselves instead of falling victim to the commodification of motherhood.