Pre Pregnancy Counselling Abbostford and Eltham

Pre Pregnancy Counselling in Abbostford and Eltham Regions

Taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing before becoming pregnant is important.

making a decision about having a family
explore feelings about having a baby
to voice possible parenting concerns
setting goals for the future
reflecting on current and past relationships and their positive impacts on having a baby
helping couples change roles and relationships that accompany the shift to parenthood
identifying personal strengths
identifying potential conflicts and links between personal and relationship goals
interpersonal skill building to facilitate open communication between the future parents

establishing ways to de-escalate conflict
learning new problem solving skills to nip sources of stress/conflict in the bud
gaining clarity about future roles in relation to work and family including role delineation with family responsibilities
building support networks prior to having a family
finding ways to manage your worries (about being pregnant, giving birth, managing the responsibilities of motherhood etc)
learning ways to connect with your future baby
finding about how to maintain optimal physical and mental health in the lead up to and after having a baby
learning how to change unhelpful thinking patterns
increasing self awareness, self compassion and mindfulness

Dads/Partners play a huge part in the social and emotional well being of the mother and baby.

bringing out the best in the mother (Mum is reportedly less exhausted and has more energy for parenting)
better resolution of baby sleep problems
getting to know the child well
reading signals more accurately
parenting more effectively
the baby is happy and Dad feels more competent and confident
Dad is viewed more highly by his partner
better relationship with his partner
enhanced co-parenting skills
the child flourishes

During Pregnancy