Welcome to The Mother Hood Project - a service offering support packages for parents in the newborn stage, specifically the first 12-16 weeks following the birth of their baby's. Through phone consultations and home visits. The areas of support include:
● Birth debriefing
● Sleep and settling support
● Establishing a newborn routine
● Breastfeeding support
● Newborn health education
● Newborn care education
About Me
Hi, I'm Grace, A Melbourne based Registered Nurse and mum of two beautiful girls.
Passionate about supporting families to prepare for and thrive their way through the ‘fourth trimester’ (the first 12-16 weeks following birth).
My background is in Emergency Medicine, where I specialise. For the past 10 years I have been providing health education and support to families in the hospital setting, as well as through a triage nursing role. Through these roles I saw a huge gap in the support available to new parents in those first few weeks at home with their baby.
So, I completed my Masters of Nursing, as well as some continuing professional development in newborn sleep, newborn settling, social and emotional development of infants and breastfeeding education, to further educate myself and I was READY!
And so The Mother Hood Project was born.
Packages
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45 Minute
Phone Consult
This package is designed for clients who have already had their baby/s, but are wishing to seek some support and guidance in the first 12 weeks following birth. I ask clients to fill out one of my intake forms, which enables me to assess your needs. I will have an in depth discussion surrounding any issues you are currently experiencing. The 45 minutes usually enables me time to trouble shoot and discuss several issues. You will also receive referral to any support services necessary and any relevant TMHP factsheets. This service does not include any follow up support.
Included:
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Relevant factsheets and guides
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A written consultation summary
Fourth Trimester
Package
This package is designed for clients who have already had their baby/s, but are now wishing to seek comprehensive support and guidance throughout the rest of the ‘fourth trimester’ (up until 12 weeks post birth). I ask clients to fill out one of my intake forms, which enables me to assess your needs. The package is comprehensive and does include access to all TMHP factsheets and guides, 2 in home visits and follow up support.
Included:
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Relevant factsheets and guides
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Written consultation summaries
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2 hour consultation between 4-8 weeks
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2 hours consultation around 12 weeks
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Text and email support for the 12 weeks
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A gift pack
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
This package is designed for clients prior to the birth of their babies. I recommend this occurs anywhere from 28-35 weeks. this class is designed to help set you up for breastfeeding success. so you can feed your little ones in alignment with recommendations and your own personal goals. it is more about setting families up for success, increasing knowledge, helping overcome hurdles and normalising the commitment that is breastfeeding. so families are able to make their own educated and well-supported choices. i want to give you the tools to confidently advocate for yourselves.
Included:
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Relevant factsheets and guides
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Breastfeeding plan template
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2 Hour consultation between 28-35 weeks gestation
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A prenatal colostrum expressing kit.
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Options to add on postnatal breast feeding support as needed
2 Hour
Home Visit
This package is designed for clients who have already had their baby/s, but are wishing to seek some support and guidance in the first 12 weeks following birth. I ask clients to fill out one of my intake forms, which enables me to assess your needs. From here we tailor the consultation to address the issues that you have outlined. During the visit I provide you education and support, as well as hands on help and techniques to support you and your family. The 2 hours usually provides us time to address several issues in depth. You will also receive referral to any support services necessary and any relevant TMHP factsheets. This service does not include any follow up support.
Included:
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Relevant factsheets and guides
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A written consultation summary
Comprehensive Postnatal
Support Package
This package is designed for clients who are preparing for the birth of their child. Whom wish to have comprehensive support and guidance throughout the ‘fourth trimester’ (from birth to 12 weeks post birth). I ask clients to fill out one of my intake forms, which enables me to assess your goals and needs. From here the package will provide some pre-natal education, followed by comprehensive support throughout the first 12 weeks. It includes all TMHP factsheets and guides, a virtual meeting and 3 in home visits, plus follow up support throughout the 12 weeks.
Included:
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1 hour prenatal consultation
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2 hour consultation in the first week after birth
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2 hour consultation between 4-8 weeks
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2 hour final appointment at 12 weeks
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All relevant factsheets and guides
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Written consultation summaries
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Text and email support for the 12 weeks
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A gift pack
