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Antenatal workshops for parents-to-be

Preparing for parenthood: the emotional journey

We are proud to offer unique antenatal classes in Christchurch NZ and online antenatal classes for expecting mums and their support people, focused on preparing for the psychological and emotional changes and challenges of parenthood.

These workshops are founded on evidence-based research and lived experiences, led by a registered psychologist and other experts.

The framework focuses on supporting the wellbeing of parents before and after the birth of their children. We provide resources that parents before you have found to be most valuable - things that Google won’t tell you!

We highly encourage both mothers/birthing people and partners/a support person to come along. Those that have attended feel they are better equipped with an understanding of the mental and emotional journey about to be experienced by mothers and themselves.

After having their babies, attendees have told us this workshop was invaluable and helped them significantly. You’re welcome to read our Google Reviews to hear directly from previous participants.

    • Parents’ wellbeing (not just baby)

    • The mental, emotional and psychological journey

    • The postpartum period (fourth trimester) — what to do / how to manage when baby is here

    • Enhancing your confidence and enjoyment in your transition to parenthood.

    For more detailed information about the content covered in each of our workshops, click learn more in the boxes below.

    • An in-depth Postpartum Plan for you to individualise

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies to help with challenging situations and emotional regulation

    • Ongoing online postpartum support

    • Owner-operator facilitators that are invested in providing genuine care and education.

    • Access to over five experts in their fields for our full antenatal class.

 

Our antenatal classes are available in the following formats.

 

FULL antenatal workshop

Two days face-to-face + one hour webinar

Alternatively, attend entirely online from anywhere!

Covers:

  • Birth and labour

  • Feeding baby

  • Sleep and settling

  • Pelvic health education

  • Preparing partners

AND preparing for parenthood

  • The emotional journey and coping strategies

  • What to expect in the first few months

  • Understanding matrescence

  • Looking after yourself as a new parent

  • Relationship changes

  • Identity challenges

  • Perinatal mental health

  • CBT, ACT and emotional regulation

  • Navigating information overload

  • Attachment theory

  • Co-regulation

  • Infant brain development

  • Parental brain

Preparing for parenthood

Two, two-hour live webinars

Covers:

  • The emotional journey and coping strategies

  • What to expect in the first few months

  • Understanding matrescence

  • Looking after yourself as a new parent

  • Relationship changes

  • Identity challenges

  • Perinatal mental health

  • CBT, ACT and emotional regulation

  • Navigating information overload

  • Attachment theory

  • Co-regulation

  • Infant brain development

  • Parental brain

Preparing for parenthood

Pre-recorded webinar (watch any time)

Connect from the comfort of your own home.

Covers:

  • The emotional journey and coping strategies

  • What to expect in the first few months

  • Understanding matrescence

  • Looking after yourself as a new parent

  • Relationship changes

  • Identity challenges

  • Perinatal mental health

  • CBT, ACT and emotional regulation

  • Navigating information overload