Motherly Love Antenatal Emotional Well-being Course

Motherly Love Antenatal Emotional Well-being Course

Join us at Wanstead Works for a free new, innovative antenatal course designed to support pregnant people as they navigate the transition from pregnancy to parenthood.

The course aims to guide and prepare you for the emotional challenges of parenthood, plus connect you with a wider network of support through honest and open conversation and exploration.

Facilitated by a qualified BACP counsellor and psychotherapist and former NHS peer support specialist, we will provide a safe and compassionate space to help you better understand yourself and potential triggers that may impact your parenting experience. 

The course will give you a deeper understanding of maternal mental health and how it can show up for you and your partner, the symptoms to be aware of and where and how to access the right support. 

Motherly Love has supported new parents for five years postnatally, and whilst we understand everyone’s parenting journey is unique, the women and birthing people we meet often bond over the same themes and shared experiences.  These include important topics such as expectations vs reality, loss of identity, maternal load, communication with your partner, your own childhood, birth, feeding and the importance of permission and compassion in parenthood.

You will also receive monthly, one hour check-in sessions with the course facilitators for six-months post birth to discuss how you're feeling and any worries you may have. The faciltators will also be able to sign post you to additional services if required and assist with any referrals if needed.

The course is open to all pregnant people 12 weeks + and will run for four weeks on the following dates from 7:30-9pm:

Tuesday 12, 19, 26 November and 3rd December 2024.

Please note, all attendees are required to commit to the following:

• Be available to attend all four sessions
• Complete a feedback form at the end of the course via Google Forms
• Complete monthly online or telephone check-ins with the course facilitators for six-months post birth
• Take part in an online focus group three months after the last attendee has given birth
• Agree to photos, feedback and quotes being used for social media and marketing purposes (anonymity can be requested)

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