As a doula I place strong emphasis on community (that's why I'm The Village Doula!). I also believe in building your capacity so that your motherhood journey can continue to flourish long after you finish working with me. As part of that I am excited to introduce these Mum and Bubs sessions!

As facilitator of the group I aim to provide a place of care and comfort where mums feel free to explore the topics without judgement but with understanding.

Our six week series invites expert guest speakers to cover topics such as sleep, maternal depletion and nutrition, infant feeding, baby first aid and starting solids.
Group sizes are a maximum of 12 mums and their babies to ensure plenty of time for discussion and chat.
Alongside the guest speakers the group is expertly facilitated by Aly as topics such as identity, resilience and caring for self are explored.

Aly brings a wealth of experience as a neonatal and paediatric regustered nurse before moving into counselling space and work as a doula.
Aly is also a certified infant massage instructor and CPR/ First Aid trainer.

She combines all this wisdom to guide and facilitate the sessions, not to mention her own motherhood journey which deeply influences her work.
A delicious and nutritioua moerning tea is servied each week and a take home goody bag is provided for all mums, packed full of resources and little gifts to help you relax and recharge.

Session One:
We begin by gathering as a group and enjoying a nourishing morning tea together.
We then move into a circle time where we begin to get to know one another and reflect on motherhood so far. Babies are free to lie on a play mat, snuggle with mum or feed as they need to.
The first weeks presentation and discussion is with me, Aly, where we explore the topic of matrescence and identity in motherhood.
We reflect on this together in an open, non-judgemental environment where questions and conversation are encouraged.
We close with time for social chat and you leave with a beautiful self care goody bag for you to take home and enjoy.

Session Two:
We gather again with morning tea before moving into circle time where we discuss our week.
This weeks guest speaker is Anna Spiteri from Seed to Sleep.
Anna is a certified infant sleep consultant with a gentle, holistic approach and wisdom to share to help you support you infant's sleep.
Following Annas talk there is time for questions and chat before we close and move onto our day

Session Three:
Our guest speaker is a changeable this week and will either be
- A women's health physio to discuss postapartum physical support
- Ilana from The Sick Sense to present 'Caring for your unwell child and the red flags to look out for.'
We close as always with social chat

Session Four:
Our guest presenter is
A speech pathologist to discuss Starting Solids'
followed by a brief demonstration on choking First Aid by Aly

Session five:
Our guest speaker is again interchangeable and may be
-A Naturopath/ Nutritionist to discuss Postnatal depletion and nutrition requirements
- 'Mama Linc', Lactation Consultant and baby expert for all things baby related!

Session Six:
As our series draws to a close we look back at what we have learnt and forwards at what the future holds.
Aly presents a session on Building Resilience and
we spend some time journalling what our goals/ intentions are and
where our support can be found in our own circles of influence