Services for mothers

A range of professional and peer support, and resources to help you navigate your matrescence journey.

  • Mumtown - Your Virtual Village

    Mumtown is an inviting, vibrant online community aimed at mothers with children under 24 months of age. With 12 months of access to expert advice, peer connections, and educational resources.

  • Matrescence Facebook Community

    Join our free Matrescence Postpartum Facebook community to connect and share with other mothers about all things Matrescence.

  • Private Therapy

    1:1 support with therapists specalising in maternal wellbeing and matrescence.

  • Introduction to Matrescence Webinar

    Learn about the psychological and emotional journey women go through during their unique experience of motherhood.

    Cost: $39

  • Free Matrescence E-book

    What is matrescence?
    An informative free e-book describing the transition to and through motherhood.

  • Antenatal for second time mothers

    A much requested two-hour webinar to support the transition from being a first-time mum to a mother of two.

Antenatal for second time mums

An antenatal class specifically designed for second time mothers to support you from the transition to parenting one young child to two.

You will gain strategies to:

  • Navigate life with 2 children (managing sleep, outings, meal times, and both wanting your attention at once)

  • Support your own transition for optimal psychological wellbeing

  • Regulate your emotions, while meeting the needs of 2

  • Navigate the transition for your oldest

  • Manage the added mental load and sharing this your support crew

In the 2-hour webinar you will have the opportunity to:

  • Reflect on previous experiences of motherhood to enhance your next wave of matrescence

  • Have concerns and questions answered by psychologist, Christina Bond, in a safe and supportive environment

  • Connect with an online community of mums

  • Start a Postpartum Care Plan (focused on perinatal wellbeing and your desired experience).

  • Watch a replay available for 30 days

  • Payment plan available on request

Antenatal for second time mums
NZ$129.00

Gain tips to enter your next matrescence wave with confidence and resilience building on your existing knowledge as a parent.

Introduction to matrescence webinar

If you missed out on our antenatal class but would still like to learn about matrescence, you can…

The webinar is focused on the psychological and emotional journey women go through during their unique experience of motherhood.

We share research on changes and challenges women and mothers face throughout pregnancy and postpartum, clarifying what is normal and when additional support may be needed.

Content covered in this one hour webinar:

  • What is matrescence

  • Why modern motherhood is so challenging - you are not alone

  • 4 domains of matrescence

  • Brain changes, maternal ambivalence, identity, perfect mother myth

  • Growth and personal development

  • Evolution of parenting

  • Impact of our society and culture

Introduction to Matrescence Webinar
NZ$39.00

Mumtown: Your virtual village

Supporting you through your first year of parenting and matrescence.

Mumtown is an inviting, vibrant online community aimed at mothers with
children under 24 months of age.

It’s your safe space for guidance, connection, and compassionate care as you navigate the complexities of motherhood.

Starting April 2025, our program provides 12 months of access to expert advice, peer connections, and educational resources. You can join anytime, with your membership lasting a full year from your start date.


We bloom best when we bloom together.


Your first month is absolutely free.

What is inside Mumtown?

  • Weekly Online Gatherings: Every Wednesday from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, join us for 20-30 minutes of expert-led education and 30 minutes of unrecorded peer discussion. Feel heard, understood, and supported.

  • Fortnightly guest experts: Learn from professionals in sleep, feeding, maternal health, emotional wellbeing, and more. Their wisdom is yours to access anytime for the next 12 months.

  • Matrescence Guidance: Foundational sessions guiding you through the profound identity shift of motherhood.

  • Private Community: Ask questions, share experiences, and connect with other mums anytime in our supportive Facebook community.

  • Tailored Resources: Recorded videos, downloadable guides, and expert insights you can revisit whenever you need.

  • Monthly support: from a registered psychologist

  • Educational topics: relevant to your first year of parenting by a matrescence practitioner

  • Join: Matrescence Postpartum Facebook Community - our community of mothers at a variety of stages in their motherhood journey.

  • Investment: $299 for the full 12months, with a growing online library of educational resources to call on, and re-watch at any stage.
    No subscriptions (3 month payment plan of $99 is available). Your first month is on us!