The role of the birth partner after the birth

What is the role of the birth partner after the birth of your baby? How can your (birth) partner support you and your baby in the early post-partum period and where can your partner find support for themselves? Giving birth is a transformative experience for every parent and their immediate support network. After the arrivalContinueContinue reading “The role of the birth partner after the birth”

Affirmations for new parents

What are affirmations? And how can they help new parents? Affirmations, aka positive affirmations, are phrases that you repeat to yourself over and over again to change your mindset. You can say them out loud our in your head. Receive them as part of treatment with your hypnotherapist or other therapist. Most commonly they helpContinueContinue reading “Affirmations for new parents”

10 ways for partners to support breastfeeding

10 ways for partners to support breastfeeding. You are a new parent and your partner is breastfeeding/nursing/chestfeeding your baby or they are planning to. During antenatal classes I often get ask how partners, dads, friends and family members can support the breastfeeding/nursing/chestfeeding mother/parent. Knowledge – Learn about breastfeeding The first step to support someone whoContinueContinue reading “10 ways for partners to support breastfeeding”