Pregnant & Preparing
Lots of people say that the transition to becoming a parent is one of the most significant transitions we make as humans . It is often incredibly beautiful and completely daunting in equal measurers. But what research shows is that holistic preparation makes all the difference in terms of being able to transition smoothly.
Explore all the options below for how we can support you on your unique journey to becoming parents: ​​
The Transition to Parenthood Course
This unique and holistic course is designed to create space for you to begin to prepare for life with a baby, both practically and emotionally. As well as teaching you about caring for your baby, together we will explore what becoming a parent means for you and look at how embarking on this journey shapes many aspects of our lives.
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After this course, you will automatically be invited to join a local baby and toddler group and a growing community of other parents in Geneva.
Doula Services
Doulas are trained professionals who can offer support in pregnancy, birth and in the postnatal period by providing information, advocacy, and offering practical and emotional support to the whole family.
If you would like to have a doula accompany and walk with you through different aspects of your pregnancy and birth, we can explore this option with you. ​
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Create a Birth Plan
Creating a birth plan is both an incredibly useful preparation exercise and also results in a tool that you can use to advocate for your individual choices during delivery. There are so many variables and options to think through when creating your birth plan.
Would you like to talk through your preferences to ensure you can be prepared for when the time comes.
Pilates & Meditation for Pregnancy
Taking care of yourself physically and emotionally is so important for yours and your baby's overall health and wellbeing.
Pregnancy is an ideal time to tune into your body and learn pilates and mindfulness techniques that you can use during birth and continue to use through early motherhood.
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The Essentials of Newborn Care
Join us on the Essentials for Newborn Care Course and be equipped with all you need to know to care for a newborn in the early weeks and months. Whether you have questions about skin care, safe sleeping or how to wind a baby, this course is packed with useful information and practical strategies that will provide all the answers you need to confidently care for your newborn.
My Baby's Brain
Get a glimpse into the incredible capacity your baby's brain and learn how as parents we have a critical role in shaping its growth and development.
This course will provide you with evidence-based, scientific information on baby brain development, space to consider how this impacts your role as a parent, and lots of practical strategies and guidance on how we can capitalise on the potential in each of our babies.
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One to One Parenting Consultation
As one approaches the transition into parenthood, some parents find it useful to have a one off or a series of one-to-one consultations as a way of creating space to explore how this change is going to shape you as individuals and as a couple.
We can support you as you consider questions like:
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What kind of parent do I want to be?
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How will my own childhood affect me as I parent?
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What are our shared values?
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How will we cope with conflict when it arises?
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How can we look after ourselves once we are parents?
