Journey to Parenthood
A journey for life
Becoming a parent transforms the couple as well as the individuals. In other words, it is a fantastic journey, where there are no returns.
This flagship programme from Mind the Mother has been designed to smooth the transition into parenthood, to make the road the least bumpty as possible. It looks at the needs of each individual of the couple, as well as working together as a couple.
Working together to nurture new parents minds, to ease the transition into parenthood.
There are 3 core elements to the programme
Individual Confidence • Couple Consolidation • Family Focused
Most of the usual offering for courses are focused on the baby or on the physical aspects of becoming a mother. Whilst, they can be necessary for different women; this programme focuses on the mind of the parents. It could also be consider as a proactive measure to lower the risk of mental ill health.
The Journey to Parenthood is divided into two parts: Antenatal Journey and Postnatal Journey
The Antenatal Journey focuses on the values, identities and fears of the couple and when thinking of becoming parents. Understanding that the body-mind connection will be the best motor for easing childbirth; it includes a 121 hypnobirthing course with the couple, tailored to your needs. The preparation to becoming a parent is important whether the conception happened after years of trying, being pregnant with a rainbow baby, or if it happened at the first attempt. What it matters, is that you as a couple, want to be strong in your minds when becoming parents.
The Postnatal Journey is all about bonding as a family and still as a couple. We will work on the challenges the first nine months of parenthood are bringing to your family, celebrating the wins, and understanding where you want to go from where you are as parents. You will also have a session with a sex coach expert towards the end of the programme, to work on the couple’s intimacy..
The Most Relevant Programme For First-Time Parents
Empowering Parents
When in doubt or in fear, it is hard to give your best. Learn how you could become more confident and feel empowered in your journey through parenthood. Whether it is your first or second or third, it is never too late to feel confident and work on overcoming challenges.
Core elements
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Individual Confidence
Understanding the importance of individual needs and developing confidence to thrive in parenthood.
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Couple Consolidation
The unity of the couple, as a strong front to battle any challenges of parenthood.
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Family Focus
Focus on the bond, respect, and love to grow together. Understanding the dynamics and what growth means for each of you.
Nicci’s Journey to Parenthood
Benefits of the Journey to Parenthood
You would feel more confident when becoming a parent, decreasing the fear of parenthood, and childbirth. Meaning more time to enjoy of your new family with less worries.
It helps to decrease the levels of both of you. Creating a calmer environment for the baby to develop.
You can also read about the benefits of hypnobirthing in here.
You will have a deeper understanding of how your mind works, how to work with intrusive or unhelpful thoughts. Also working on any unresolved issues from the past that might have a negative impact in your future.
You would have tools to help each other when overwhelming times might come, it could be in the form of sleepless nights, crying, loneliness, etc.
You would feel empowered as new parents, trusting in your decisions. And have the clarity you need to act as the parents you want to be.
The Antenatal part of the Parental Journey is delivered between the week 14th of the pregnancy, up until the birth.
Supporting the pregnancy journey, into parenthood.
Individual 121 Session - 7 Sessions
Sessions will be held individually with each member of the couple. The aim is to work on any individual concerns, to focus on the mental readiness to become a parent.
Couple Sessions - 4 Sessions
The aim of the sessions is to evaluate the couple’s values. Setting expectations for the different stages of parenthood. Space to reconcile any opinion.
Hypnobirthing Course
The course will be offered individually to the couple. You will have the choice between doing it individually, in which case the course will be tailored to your needs. Or you can join any of the group hypnobirthing courses; which can be great to meet other parents to be.
MP3 Recordings
You will receive MP3 recordings for relaxation, as well as to help with self hypnosis or personalised to what we will be working on.
Materials & Resources
You will receive material to read, or practise.
Also, affirmations to practice and be ready for the birth.
Support During the Programme
The programme is not limited to the sessions or appointments we have together. You will also have telephone and email support for when you most need it.
Book You Antenatal Journey
The Postnatal part of the Parental Journey is usually between the birth and up to 9 month after it.
Supporting parents during the 4th trimester and beyond.
Individual 121 Session - 5 Sessions
Sessions will be held individually with each member of the couple. The aim is to work on any individual concerns, to focus any changes percieved during the first few months of parenthood.
Couple Sessions - 5 Sessions
We will work on the new transition to couple’s dynamic. Reconciling the expectations, values, with the reality.
Baby & Parent Bonding
A session to work on the connection between the new family member and the parents.
Assessment and practical tools for the bonding.
Couple's Intimacy Session
The programme includes a 2 hour session with a Sex coach. This session is delivered towards the end of the programme, to work on the parents as a couple.
MP3 Recordings
You will receive MP3 recordings for relaxation, as well as to help with self hypnosis or personalised to what we will be working on.
Support During the Programme
The programme is not limited to the sessions or appointments we have together. You will also have telephone and email support for when you most need it.
