Services for mothers
A range of professional and peer support, and resources to help you navigate your matrescence journey.
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Introduction to Matrescence Webinar
Learn about the psychological and emotional journey women go through during their unique experience of motherhood.
Cost: $39
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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.
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Private Therapy
1:1 support with therapists specalising in maternal wellbeing and matrescence.
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Matrescence Facebook Community
Join our free facebook community to connect and share with other mothers about all things Matrescence.
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Matrescence Blog
A range of blog posts by the team to support you in all stages of the journey.
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First Year Village
12months of weekly online support from a matrescence practitioner, and community of supportive mothers and guest speakers (psychologist, sleep support, infant feeding, pelvic health and more).
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
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
First Year Village
Supporting you through your first year of parenting and matrescence.
Our online weekly gatherings, provide follow on support from your antenatal class, available to you for a year after baby is born.
Commencing April 2025, join anytime and your membership will last for 12 months from your first date of attendance.
It takes a village - be part of a community of peer and professional support available when you need it.
Inclusions:
Weekly online 60min gatherings
Monthly group support from a registered psychologist
Educational topics relevant to your first year of parenting by a matrescence practitioner
Regular guest speakers (covering sleep, breastfeeding, return to exercise, maternal wellbeing and more)
Short educational videos
Access to our private Matrescence Facebook Community (ask questions to the postpartum community 24/7)
Group of supportive mums
Cost: $299 - 50% for antenatal participants ($299 for 12months)