Radiant Mama

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Life transitions, such as pregnancy and birth, bring great potential for growth and transformation.  As we prepare to cross the threshold of parenthood, all sorts of changes and challenges are taking place.  It can be a time of excitement and joy, feeling blessed and open.  But also of confusion, fear, anxiety and loss, and sometimes deep aloneness.

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Radiant Mama offers holistic support and education during the childbearing year.  This involves more than just the physical and practical preparation for birth and parenting, it also includes the emotional and mental well-being of all involved (including the baby).

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Radiant Mama does not adhere to a particular ideology or method of birthing and parenting.  Our groups offer a space for you to reflect and be heard, to reconnect to yourself, your baby and community; a space to reclaim your intuition and grow your trust in your ability to birth and care for your baby/ies.

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Being in a community of parents going through a similar stage in life can reduce your sense of isolation and help you grow in confidence.

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The groups are held by experienced and trained birth and breastfeeding practitioners, who have held many, many women as they journey through the Matrescence period (pregnancy, birth and beyond).

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It is important to us that Radiant Mama is accessible to all in need.  We have been offering our services on a sliding scale for the past ten years and on a donation basis when we are fortunate enough to be funded by the Lottery.

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Services we offer:

• Pregnancy Circles/Day Retreats

• Groups for expectant mothers in their last trimester and mothers with babies in arms.

• Postnatal home visits and feeding support.

• Breastfeeding support in person or by phone.

• Counselling and support in processing birth experiences.

• Community days including mini therapeutic treatments, info, shared community lunch.

• A directory of doulas and local complementary therapists experienced in pregnancy and postnatal mother and baby care.