Mother Nurture
A unique 10-week therapeutic postnatal group, run by professional counsellors, for new mums/birthing-parents and their babies. Our groups provide a supportive space for women to talk, as they begin their journey as new mums, in a secure and friendly environment.
A unique 10-week therapeutic postnatal group, run by professional counsellors, for new mums/birthing-parents and their babies. Our groups provide a supportive space for women to talk, as they begin their journey as new mums, in a secure and friendly environment.
What to expect
“I attended this course and it was one of the best experiences of my life. It helped me in so many ways, and I made some lifelong friends. Can’t recommend it enough” Mum 2021
Becoming a mum/birthing-parent for the first time brings big changes to life and has lots of challenges! The group explores how the challenges and changes new mums are facing can feel huge, but are normal. We talk about birth stories, changes in identity, relationships, bonding & attachment, expectations, mental health, support networks and more - helping new mums realise they are not alone.
The weekly group is topic based and information giving, but with plenty of time for discussion and sharing experiences. There is space for up to 12 women and their infants (up to 12 months) in each group.
We have a number of sessions planned over the coming months. To register your interest, please choose the location that suits you (there is an option to indicate multiple locations at sign up)
Planned Sessions:
Next Group scheduled for Brighton - 10 May - 19 July 10:15-11:45am (break over half term - 31 May) - sign up to “Brighton” to get more information.
Future Sessions: Hove - July 2024 | Brighton - September 2024 | West Sussex - October 2024 | Brighton - January 2025 | Mid Sussex - March 2025
Ellen Baldwin, Creator of Mother Nurture explains:
"Following my own personal experience of becoming a first-time mum, over 10 years ago, I realised there were lots of parent & baby groups to go to, but very few spaces where I could be really honest about all the changes and feelings I was experiencing. Fortunately, I was seeing a Counsellor at the time, and she would allow me to bring my little newborn to each session (until my newborn became a crawler, and it became too disruptive!)"
"Having emotional support and a safe space to process all of my feelings was so hugely supportive and holding in the early days of becoming a mum, that a few years later, I decided I wanted to offer the same space for other new mums, and Mother Nurture was born."
How much does it cost?
Each 90 minute in person session costs £36 per person, about 60% less than the cost of 90 minutes of 1:1 counselling. The 10 week course costs us £360 per person to run. Zoom sessions are cheaper, as they save on room hire cost, and work out as £24 per person, or £240 per 10 week course.
As demand grows and funding dwindles, we want to run as many courses as we can, in as accessible a way as possible. We know that times are tough, and as our groups are led by trained therapists, they aren't cheap to run. That's why we are trialing a Pay What You Can scheme, coupled with allowing you to break the payments down into affordable monthly contributions across the year.*
We have three pledge tiers; you may choose to Contribute to your space, Cover the cost of your space, or Champion our cause by paying for your space and contributing to that of another mum. We also have a number of Free Places for those most in need which can be applied for by clicking here. You're completely free to decide which option best suits you.
*Please note, once set up the Direct Debit will run until cancelled.
Testimonials
“Mother Nurture has completely changed me, for the better. When I started the course I was struggling with PTSD and depression from the impact of my traumatic birth. Since meeting so many incredible women and feeling heard I have massively turned a corner, I am starting to get back to my old self again and I’m a much better mother because of processing and sharing my feelings with women that understand.” Mum 2022
“Mother Nurture was invaluable to me as a new Mum. Mother Nurture provides a supportive and welcoming safe space to share what new mums are REALLY thinking and feeling with a slice of therapeutic guidance too.” Mum 2021
“I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to do Mother Nurture. Having professional experience of perinatal mental health services, and personal experience of the support available, I truly feel that the groups offer a unique and essential space for women who would otherwise fall through the cracks of the formal support available.” Mum 2021
