
Birth Education For A
Healthy Heart & Mind
™
What your traditional birth classes don't cover but you'll wish they did
Pregnancy and birth are more than a physiological experience. Preparing mentally and emotionally for parenthood is one of the most important things you can do. Your mind is incredibly powerful and can have a profound effect on your body, your identity, how you birth, parent, and connect with your community. Birth Education For A Healthy Heart & Mind ™ class covers the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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You are pregnant or newly postpartum (if you are pregnant I recommend your class takes place between 24-35 weeks gestation).
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You are a parent at any stage of your journey wanting to gain a deeper understanding of your mental health and wellness
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You are a proactive parent wanting to gain more knowledge, awareness and strategies for maintaining mental wellness during parenthood.
This class is for you if;
Here's What You'll Learn
My Signature Seven Step Guide to a Healthy Heart & Mind ™
This Seven Step Guide was created from my many years of professional and personal experience in supporting both myself, and my clients, to achieve mental wellness.
I will guide you through my seven steps for creating mental wellness for you and your family. You will learn how to;
1. Commit to your mental wellness
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Are you “all in” when it comes to committing to your mental health and wellness?
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How do you define what mental wellness looks like for you and your family?
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How can you identify and release anything holding you back from committing to your mental wellness.
2. Clarify the meaning of mental wellness
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Explore the meaning of mental health as it relates to you and your community.
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Understand the term mental fitness and how you can use it to maintain mental wellness and change the way society perceives mental health.
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Identify mental health issues that can arise in the perinatal period
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Identify the possible effects mental ill health can have on your child(ren)
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Understand postnatal depletion and matrescence as they relate to mental health
3. Create Your Mental Wellness Plan
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Understand your mental health history and how it may impact birth and parenting
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Identify the common risk factors for maternal mental health issues
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Recognise the risks and benefits of psychiatric medication during pregnancy, postpartum and breast/chest-feeding.
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Identify the connection between sleep and mental health
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Gather your “All Star Support Team”
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Develop your emotional wellness plan using your “mental health preferences”
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Develop a mental health "safety" plan if needed
4. Communicate Your Needs
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Become your own mental health advocate (ways you can talk to your care providers, family and friends about your mental health).
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Talk with your child(ren) about your mental health/mental ill health
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Understand your mental health rights
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Use your voice and speak your truth (create boundaries, explore expectations and ask questions)
5. Collaborate With Your Support Team
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Become an active participant within your healthcare team
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Share your story and mental wellness plan
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Understand how collaboration benefits you and your healthcare team.
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Identify support team roles, responsibilities and accountability
6. Connect With Yourself and Your Community
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Practice healthy heart and mind techniques for mental wellness
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Understand the importance of preparing the mind for pregnancy, birth and beyond
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Identify your mental health resources and supports and how to access them
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Create your unique self-care routines
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Recognise the importance of creating your parenting community and how to begin
7. Celebrate Your Success
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Explore the benefits of celebrating your success
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Identify your unique way of celebrating your success
You will leave feeling....
Class Options
Virtual: Private Class via Zoom (from the comfort of your own home)
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$370 for you and your partner
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2 x 2 hours of interactive content for you and your partner
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Receive the Full Program (plus your Healthy Heart & Mind Workbook)
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Flexible class options: weekdays, evenings and weekends
Virtual Group Class via Zoom (from the comfort of your own home)
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$260 for you and your partner
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4 hours of interactive content for you and your partner
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A great way to meet other birthing families
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Receive the Full Program (plus Healthy Heart & Mind Workbook)
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Class run on weekends only