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).

• You are a parent at any stage of your journey wanting to gain a deeper understanding of your mental health and wellness​

• You are a proactive parent wanting to gain more knowledge, awareness and strategies for maintaining mental wellness during parenthood. 

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This class is for you if; 

Here's What You'll Learn 

My Signature Seven Step Guide to a Healthy Heart & Mind ©

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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.

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I will guide you through my seven steps for creating mental wellness for you and your family. You will learn how to;

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1. Commit to your mental wellness

• Are you “all in” when it comes to committing to your mental health and wellness?

• How do you define what mental wellness looks like for you and your family?

• How can you identify and release anything holding you back from committing to your mental wellness.

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2. Clarify the meaning of mental wellness

• Explore the meaning of mental health as it relates to you and your community.

• Understand the term mental fitness and how you can use it to maintain mental wellness and change the way society perceives mental health.

• Identify mental health issues that can arise in the perinatal period

• Identify the possible effects mental ill health can have on your child(ren)

• Understand postnatal depletion and matrescence as they relate to mental health 

3. Create Your Mental Wellness Plan​

• Understand your mental health history and how it may impact birth and parenting

• Identify the common risk factors for maternal mental health issues

• Recognise the risks and benefits of psychiatric medication during pregnancy, postpartum and breast/chest-feeding.

• Identify the connection between sleep and mental health

• Gather your “All Star Support Team”

• Develop your emotional wellness plan using your “mental health preferences”

• Develop a mental health "safety" plan if needed

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4. Communicate Your Needs

• Become your own mental health advocate (ways you can talk to your care providers, family and friends about your mental health).

• Talk with your child(ren) about your mental health/mental ill health

• Understand your mental health rights

• Use your voice and speak your truth (create boundaries, explore expectations and ask questions)

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5. Collaborate With Your Support Team

• Become an active participant within your healthcare team

• Share your story and mental wellness plan  

• Understand how collaboration benefits you and your healthcare team.

• Identify support team roles, responsibilities and accountability

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6. Connect With Yourself and Your Community

• Practice healthy heart and mind techniques for mental wellness

• Understand the importance of preparing the mind for pregnancy, birth and beyond

• Identify your mental health resources and supports and how to access them

• Create your unique self-care routines

• Recognise the importance of creating your parenting community and how to begin

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7. Celebrate Your Success

• Explore the benefits of celebrating your success

• Identify your unique way of celebrating your success

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You will leave feeling....