Pregnancy – how you can prepare yourself to create a healthy, loving environment for your new born

Pregnancy can be a highlight in a woman’s life; one where she becomes a precious vessel for bringing a new being into this world. And it can also be a challenging and personally confronting time too. Questions may be asked….

What if I am a really busy woman, and don’t seem to have time to be with my pregnancy, and I experience stress or anxiety often?

It can be hard to prioritise one-self with all the demands of life, work or family. And yet when we do give ourselves time, even five minutes a day, we drop into a deeper reservoir of ease and calm. Stress and anxiety can be worked with, to the point where anxiety no longer has a strong-hold over you. These are key subjects covered in the ‘Mother and Baby Well-Being Course’.

How can I best prepare to become a mother or parent? 
Do I feel emotionally ready to be a mother, or to have more children?
Am I struggling in any areas of my life, which could impact my child?

Motherhood is not about perfection but developing your unique role as a mother, and to trust your instincts along the way. During pregnancy learn how to:

• Manage and reduce stress
• Feel more empowered with, and trusting of, your body and yourself
• Discover and transform any fears or concerns about becoming a parent

How is birthing a team process?
Birthing is unique to every mother and child. No matter how your baby is born (natural, assisted or via cesarean) you are still birthing your baby; between you and your baby a way will be revealed, Building your bond pre-birth creates greater trust, closeness and love; your baby will instinctively feel you are there for them. So as a ‘team’ you birth your baby.

Did you know the first six hours are critical post birth?
Baby has only experienced oneness for their entire gestation; after they are born they experience their first taste of ‘separation’. As parents you can soften this experience for them. Learn ways to welcome your new-born and  to give them the best start in life. A conscientious start to life can lead to a child feeling  secure, loved and confident in their new world.

The more you bond with your baby pre-birth,
the closer you will feel when they arrive.
Lisa creates a safe space for you to navigate your way through
any issues that may arise during pregnancy,
plus deepen your relationship with your treasured baby.

After baby is born, what can I do to best serve their wellbeing?
‘Building secure attachment is about having respect for a child’s person-hood, building their sense of self-worth within a consistent, loving and responsible relationship, regardless of their age or understanding.

‘Your child’s humanity is as valuable as your own; neither more nor less. You are your child’s advocate in the world and their greatest defender. You can provide for their every need, and they depend entirely on you and your surrounding network. They will learn whether or not they matter from how they are treated and how their requests for support are met. Securely attached children are confident that they will be cared for, and that any distress will be met by love. They are easily soothed by their caregiver when upset, are more able to be self-reliant, form positive relationships and generally have smoother paths through life.’  Excerpt from Carrying Matters, UK

‘Mother and Baby Well-Being Course’ is a six week programme especially designed to answer these questions and give you skills and tools to bring greater confidence, connection and joy to your pregnancy and birthing. This course offers valuable inspiration and educational material which can serve you from the very start, or at any stage, of your pregnancy. FIND OUT MORE