Pregnancy & Postpartum Group Circle

Being held. Being heard. Being nurtured.

An informative and welcoming space for expectant and new parents that nurtures connection, community while also covers what to expect in the fourth trimester and how to avoid depletion through a better understanding of the unique joys and challenges of this precious and transformative time into parenthood..

WHY WE THINK THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR NEW PARENTS

• We are far removed from village life and how we are meant to raise families. We need to redefine the meaning of village in the modern urban context.

• We are not meant to do this on our own.

• We want to provide a welcoming and inclusive community space that provides holistic care to our community members.

• Building compassionate and resilient communities, one family at a time.

• Aimed to prepare new parents for life after birth, we want you to thrive, not just survive.

• What we do in the first 40 days, sets us up for the next 40 years (concepts in traditional Indian and Chinese culture). This is about longevity and living well into older age.

• Introducing people to the concepts of Matrescence and Patrescence, that life changes after birth and we can’t lead our lives in the same way, but that doesn’t need to be seen in a negative light with a focus on sacrifice and what you can no longer do. Rather an opportunity to embrace your new being, new things to offer the world, and an opportunity to make an impact within your community through building kind and resilient citizens of the future.

What will be covered

Weekly Speakers and Educators

  • Melinda Webb

    Clinic Director, Dr Chinese Medicine, Breathwork Instructor, Calmbirth Educator

    Course Facilitator

  • Tessa Dharmendra

    Course Facilitator

    Birth & Postnatal Doula

    Nutritionist

  • Jen Hazi

    Private Midwife

    The Importance of Birth Debriefing

  • Caitlin Siboulet

    Midwife

    Parenthood: Essential Care Insights, Realistic Expectations, Challenges You May Face As a New Parent & Learning Your Babies’ Cues

  • Michelle Campbell

    Naturopath

    Nutrition for new parents

  • Dr. Eliza Hannam

    GP - Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Possums Neuroprotective Developmental Care accredited practitioner

    Feeding your baby & sleep strategies for the whole family, with Holly

  • Holly Swinnerton

    Registered Nurse, IBCLC Trainee

    Feeding your baby & sleep strategies for the whole family with Dr. Eliza

  • Johanna Keyes

    Pregnancy, Children’s and Remedial Massage

    Infant Massage

  • Alex Washington

    Life Coach

    Balancing Roles & Responsibilites, & Matrescence

  • Marie Kouzi

    Sleep Settle Consultant

    Sleep Settling for the whole family

  • Eleanor Lee-Bognar

    Women’s Health Physiotherapist

    Postpartum exercise & movement, Pelvic Floor

  • Bec Zandstra

    Yoga Instructor, Shiatsu and Acupressure

    Postpartum Exercise & Movement