Perinatal Wellness in Gymea, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Perinatal Wellness

Locality: Gymea, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 410 630 131

Address: Suite 3/334 President Ave 2227 Gymea, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.perinatalwellness.com.au

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25.01.2022 Check us out in today's Leader Online! Only 11 sleeps until our first anxiety and depression support group kicks off! I'm super excited about bringing the women I have had the pleasure to speak with altogether under one roof. We still have space for more people to join, so if you are interested in the meeting other mums who know what you are going through, send us a message now.

22.01.2022 What a bittersweet day as I hold my final three face to face sessions before beginning my maternity leave. What an incredible journey I have been on over the past two years, having been invited to share the highs and lows of motherhood with such an incredible group of women - even if they haven't always felt all that incredible themselves. It is with sadness that I conclude my room lease and say farewell to the intensive support I have been able to offer for the present time.... BUT it is also a time for excited anticipation as I once again join the ranks of a newborn mother and get to ride the hormonal waves of sleep deprivation and the postnatal period. Apart from my mailing address my contact details will remain unchanged so please don't hesitate to contact me if need be. Doors will officially open again once I return from chaos that a newborn brings xo See more

22.01.2022 For many of us, pregnancy and early parenthood are the first time we have had regular appointments with health care professionals. These interactions have much more power than we ever anticipate and can often make or break our perinatal experience. A wonderful GP colleague of mine is seeking feedback on what you would have found helpful from your GP during your pregnancy and early mothering experience. She has the opportunity to share your thoughts far and wide so please dig deep and let me know what you wanted / needed from your GP during this time.

22.01.2022 This is an amazing book - if you're processing a bad birth jump on this awesome discount!

22.01.2022 Unsure of the difference between perinatal depression / anxiety / rage? Have a read of this article based on my recent fb live with Tell Me Baby.

21.01.2022 Check out the first initiative I've put into action as part of the Digital Champions project. I'm loving it and my clients are all intrigued! Read the full story here: https://employment.govcms.gov.au/making-paper-digital-remar

20.01.2022 Great day connecting with my peers at #dnaconference2018. It was a delight to wear my psych hat and present a workshop on how we can best support birthing mothers in a trauma informed way.

20.01.2022 Happy 11th Mummaversary to me <3

19.01.2022 We are in the media again talking about the psychological implications of legal action after a traumatic birth. (Trigger warning - one woman's traumatic birth story is included in the article.)

19.01.2022 If you are currently pregnant and looking for some self nurturing check out the upcoming retreat Briony is running. It almost makes me jealous that I don't have a baby of mine own on board!!!

18.01.2022 Birth trauma occurs for many different reasons and affects people in many different ways, read my take on it in The Saturday Paper! If you continue to be affected by your child's birth please contact us to find out how counselling may be able to help.

18.01.2022 'Without the struggle and the darkness, I dont think I could ever appreciate the fullness of the love I am experiencing now. I wouldnt understand how beautiful and blessed an average day can be. Without my postpartum depression, I dont think I would be as good of a parent as I am now. It has made me strive to be better, as if making up for lost time.' http://www.sheknows.com//postpartum-depression-better-moth

18.01.2022 SNEAK PEAK: Pre-course content will be going live in a few hours!!! You can still sign up here: perinatal-wellness.teachable.com

17.01.2022 Breaking news just in! I may not be taking on new face to face clients at present BUT I have started doing online work as a doula and childbirth educator trainer for Childbirth International. What an awesome organisation to work for - and I get to assist students on their journey to becoming kick ass birth professionals :D

15.01.2022 Only one week left to take advantage of our early bird pricing - if you have been thinking of joining us, grab your ticket today!

15.01.2022 I've just booked plane tickets to Bali!!!! Next April I will be joining the training team at Childbirth International to run this incredible retreat. If you are a birth worker, come join us. Early bird pricing available for only a few more days.

15.01.2022 A few weeks ago I took a chance. I made a choice to share a secret dream I had been holding close to my heart for a number of years. I didn't expect it would lead to anything. But it turns out others thought my ideas are worth investing in! Last week I found out I had been given a 5K scholarship to the Women's Business School to find a way to make my ideas a reality. Don't let fear hold you back - you never know how where taking a step out of your comfort zone will take you!

14.01.2022 I have the gender combination that causes people's eyes to pop out of their heads, three boys - 'gosh I could never do that'. I don't leave the house without someone commenting. Life is loud and noisy and my house is full of people who constantly need me. A glass of wine, a relaxing bath, a girls night out, whilst important additions to my life can't begin to touch the sides of the mental and emotional load. I don't always have it together, I snap at the kids (and then beat m...yself up over for the next few hours) or get distracted midconversation or on the rare occassion I've even burst into tears at times when I hadn't meant too. I go to work and help other mothers sit with being vulnerable. To develop acceptance of being imperfect. To learn that it's ok to not be able to do it all. And I try to model what I preach - allowing myself to be vulnerable. To share that I don't have it altogether even at the best of times. And this article struck a chord because being vulnerable is not generally socially acceptable. We judge the mum who snapped, we distance ourselves from those who share their emotions, we turn our nose up at the mum who grabbed a heap of processed food to shove in her child's lunchbox. And then as mums we are left having to fake that we have it altogether, or perhaps if we are lucky we can laugh at ourselves for not having it together but we definitely aren't allowed to show it. But each time we engage this lie that we tell others to save face, we disconnect from ourselves, we burden ourselves further. Each time someone shows us their vulnerability and we shy away we burden them with shame. On Facebook I see the posts of I wasn't coping, and here is my story now that I am doing well. I almost never see the posts that today was hard and I let myself down. I like the idea of vulnerability as a movement to reduce burnout. But it takes alot of courage for most of us to show ourselves. Shame is a powerful emotion that motivates us to avoid behaviour that will get us kicked out of the pack. So for everyone that chose to read this post and/or the article please know vulnerability is not a weakness but part of being authentic and that if things are going to change then change needs to happen both from allowing ourselves that vulnerability AND allowing it in others too <3

13.01.2022 Have you ever wondered why the clinic always smells so divine? Belle is fantabulous with essential oils. If your pregnant or breastfeeding and want to know more which ones are safe come to this free workshop run by Belle on Friday!

12.01.2022 THE MASKS WE WEAR. This isnt a post about beauty or #nomakeupselfies. This is about the things we hide... Here are two pics of me today, taken only hours apart. The first is how I looked when I dropped my kids at school, the second moments before I walked into a photo shoot for my new website (thanks WonderLight Photography!).... What struck me is that my local community see me as the woman in the first picture everyday. Yet, when 'professional' Narelle appears society expects her to cover the grey, tame the wild hair, hide the acne, find something ironed to wear. As women and mothers, we get messages like this over and over again - and not just about our appearance. We are told to clean our houses before visitors, act like every moment with our children is a blessing, smile even when we are dying inside. These masks perpetuate our declining mental health, they isolate us from our village where support may actual be on offer - if only others knew... When was the last time you said you were fine when you really weren't? When is the last time you said yes when you really wanted to say no? When is the last time you picked up a toy for the 72nd time for the day when all you really wanted to do was fall into bed and sleep? WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOOK OFF YOUR MASK? WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF OTHERS FINALLY SAW THE REAL YOU?

10.01.2022 It's been a long four days, but I'm excited to start incoporating my new knowledge of parent child attachment into my sessions!

09.01.2022 I have had the pleasure of listening to Prof Maurizio Andolfi (world renowned child psychiatrist and family therapist) speak this morning and just had to share his words... When a couple has a child their ability to love each other directly has to change. They now have to learn to love each other through the child. Their child is also a bridge for them to learn more about each other and has the potential to strengthen their connection.' Beautiful isn't it?

09.01.2022 Sometimes I run into other mums and get caught up believing that I should be doing bigger and better things, but then I step back and realize I'm actually happy with my mediocre life... such a great reminder that it is totally ok to believe 'you are enough' just the way you are <3

08.01.2022 Communicating our wants and needs can be really hard to do effectively - so many things can get lost in translation as we each attach our own meanings to things. Enjoy this clip of how easily the most simple things can be misinterpreted (and if you have pre-school or older aged kids- invite them to watch this too and give them a good laugh).

06.01.2022 I'm in the same life space as the women I work with - and it's hard. It really is. This sums up what I hear day in and day out. And I admit I go home and work through the same. 'It's time to lower your expectations and then lower them again'. To the beautiful women reading this: you are more amazing than you know. This article just shows how not alone you are <3

06.01.2022 Visitors in the days after birth - yay or nay? Tell me your experience! You can read my thoughts in this issue of Mindful Parenting Magazine's Bubble of Bliss article. Thanks to author Nimity Keon for bringing this topic into conversation.

06.01.2022 Think about what is stressing you out today... now ask yourself 'what if there wasnt a problem?'... how do you feel?

06.01.2022 Looking to increase your skills in supporting the emotional needs of your doula clients? You may have noticed some of your clients struggle more than others. Perhaps they worry alot, or are anxious about miscarriage / stillbirth or giving birth. Maybe they tell you they are teary, or lacking in motivation, or struggling to connect with their baby. As a doula you want to make a difference in the lives of the women you support, yet there are times you find yourself confused ove...r what to do next. If you know there is more to being a doula than just physical support then this workshop is for you!

05.01.2022 Being a SAHM is hard. It is about learning to sit with the mundane, about remaining calm when your picking up the same toys hour after hour, putting children who don't want to sleep down for a nap, and then having to justify why you choose this robotic lifestyle over going off to work, knowing there will be no recognition or promotions for your efforts. As a SAHM others often would tell me 'I couldn't spend that much time with my kids, it would drive me insane'. And I am sur...e there are many days it felt that way... But here is the thing - it doesn't have to drive you insane. It is about shifting your expectations, about living a life that aligns with what is important to you, about learning to be present in the moment, and about creating your village. Please know dear mumma, that you are not alone, it doesn't have to feel this hard, and your village is out there somewhere just waiting for you to find your way xo

05.01.2022 This weekend, I had planned to do some last minute recording for my Managing Anxiety in Pregnancy and Early Motherhood program (link in comments), but I ran into a problem. As I started to assemble my equipment I quickly learnt I was missing a crucial part of my tripod, without which pretty much rendered the rest of my equipment useless. A memory floated somewhere in the dark recesses of mind of me having had a rampage clean a few weeks earlier and feeling super proud of thro...wing out seemingly homeless items including the missing tripod piece - bugger! So thinking I would be clever I crossed my fingers and toes and took to social media asking my friends if anyone happened to have the same tripod and I could borrow the missing piece until I could order a replacement. Hours passed with no response, my adrenaline increased and I even took myself off for a walk through the nearing gale force winds to try and discharge some of my restless energy. And then it happened. I got a reply on my post. Except it wasn’t the reply I had been hoping for. In fact, it was even better. Someone offered me their entirely different tripod! In hindsight it seems like such an obvious option. But in my stress fueled state I couldn’t comprehend thinking outside the box. We all get into these stuck states sometimes. Some of us do it more often than others. There are even times our thoughts can become so all consuming that they take us away from the things important to us. This struggling to think outside the box thinking is part of the reason I have launched my online course in Managing Anxiety. There are times we can all use some extra skills and strategies to help us out when our mind keeps going in circles (ironically if I had of been actually recording my problem solving module I may have actually figured it out for myself). If anxiety has been getting you stuck in your thinking, feeling on edge, or distracting you from the present moment why not join us in the Managing Anxiety program - our pre-course content is getting released tomorrow. Would love to see you inside!

04.01.2022 Motherhood sure is a rollercoaster!

04.01.2022 Many women I speak to can't stop thinking about their baby's birth. For some it was a wonderful experience, but for many the birth of their baby keeps playing over in their head often leaving them feel angry or in tears. It does NOT have to be this way! Our counselling service can help you. Call 0411 101 859 for more information.

02.01.2022 Having provided therapy to perinatal women for the past five yrs, I have found clients seek treatment for a range of issues outside of just PND. As a culture we look at pregnancy as a something to be enjoyed and relished, for some women the trauma of their pregnancy experiences is very real and can have long lasting impacts on their relationships with their baby and family and friends. It can also impact on their choice to have another baby. Read more about what I have to say in this article.