Nurture Perinatal Psychology

03/03/2025

Last week myself & some of the other wonderful perinatal professionals from the Sunshine Coast gathered together to hear about the incredible work that is doing across Australia. These guys are passionate about supporting dads throughout all stages of parenthood, offering antenatal education, relationship support, and of course dads groups!

They have monthly dads group catchups locally on the sunny coast, so make sure you check out to find out more 🙌🏻

(And thankyou to for hosting such a great networking evening!)

05/06/2024

We have exciting news: you are now able to book your appointments online! Simply jump on our website or click the link in our bio 🙌🏻

Nurture perinatal psychology offers psychological support for parents during the perinatal period. Providing support for infertility, grief and loss, birth trauma, adjustment to parenthood, postnatal depression and anxiety.

02/12/2023

This new Queensland-first homebirth service is all about empowering women with more choices in maternity care! 👶

The Publicly Funded Homebirth service is launching at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital mid-next year. This will allow expectant mothers with low-risk pregnancies the choice to give birth in the comfort of their own home. 🏡

Research shows that planned homebirths, attended by skilled midwives, have similar safety outcomes to hospital births. 👩‍⚕️🏥 For the safety of the mother and baby, a number of criteria will be considered to determine whether this service is suitable.

The outcomes of the service, including safety and quality, benefits to women, sustainability, consumer interest, and feedback, will guide future planning and investments in other parts of Queensland.

A huge thank you to the hardworking staff and consumers who've made this service possible! 🥰

02/12/2023

New and expectant Queensland parents will soon have another way to track their mental health. 🫄

Perinatal mental health conditions can occur at any time during or after a pregnancy. The most commonly experienced ones are anxiety and depression. More serious conditions, such as postpartum psychosis or bipolar disorder, can also occur but are less common.

A new program called iCOPE is being rolled out across the state after the pilot program was launched by Darling Downs Health two months ago.

This new tool will help mums and their families feel reassured during pregnancy, birth and the first 12 months of parenthood. It will be used as part of their antenatal appointments and will screen for signs of mental health conditions. The program aims to increase awareness of perinatal mental health and help clinicians provide improved services for families. 📱

iCOPE sends mothers an SMS with a link to a questionnaire that can be done at home. Clinicians are then provided with a tailored report so they can have a conversation with the mothers about their mental health. Necessary steps can then be taken towards improving their wellbeing. 🤗

What a fantastic initiative for local families. ❤️

ℹ️ Source:
COPE: Centre of Perinatal Excellence

28/09/2023

Is everything feeling too hard?
Feeling overwhelmed?
Becoming a parent can be a very challenging time

We invite you to join us
Wednesday 11th October 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Play Matters Sunshine Coast Hub

Let's start talking, sharing and helping each other

There is no cost to attend, but please register for catering purposes. We need to be sure we have enough CAKE 😁
E schub@playmatters.org.au Michelle & Claire

Thanks to
ForWhen Perinatal, Child & Family Hub; Carla Anderson Psychologist Nurture Perinatal Psychology
Special thanks to those who will be sharing their lived experiences with us all

22/09/2023

Our next round of Circle of Security Parenting is coming up soon! We will be running this group in our Peregian Beach clinic- head to www.nurtureperinatal.com.au for more details 💚

14/09/2023

Today is RU OK day - a reminder to pause, reflect, and check in on those around you.

It is also a reminder to check in with yourself- how are you really doing?

Here is a simple mindfulness exercise that can help you to pause and reflect:

✨find a quiet spot to sit, close your eyes, and bring your attention to your breath.
✨slowly breath in and out, breathing deep into your belly.
✨gently scan your body, noticing any feelings or sensations. Don’t judge them or try to change them, simply notice with a sense of openness and curiosity.
✨if there is discomfort, notice where it sits in your body, and with each breath, try to create more space around the feeling. You don’t need to change or get rid of it, simply sit with it.
✨at the end of the exercise, ask yourself “what do I need right now?”, and find a small way to act on that need.

If you are not ok, there is help and support available for you. You don’t have to struggle alone 💚

18/08/2023

✨ Introducing the Peregian Health Collective ✨

Our office space has had a little rebrand to reflect the wonderful collective of Psychologists and Health Professionals that gather in this space. As Nurture Perinatal Psychology, I love being part of a collective hub of like-minded professionals who each specialise in diverse areas 🤗

Hopefully clients will be able to find me a little easier with my name on the door!

28/06/2023

Feelings of guilt are one of the most common experiences in parenthood, particularly in the early years. We’re constantly bombarded with societal expectations on “perfect parenting” which create unrelenting standards that are impossible to meet, leading to endless spirals of shame, guilt and self-criticism.

We are often our own biggest critic, but leaning into the “shoulds” doesn’t make us a better parent, it only leaves us feeling inadequate and stuck.

The next time you notice guilt popping up, take these 3 steps:
1. Be self compassionate. Speak to yourself the way you’d speak to a friend.
2. Ask yourself: is this guilt helpful or unhelpful? Is guiding me towards my values/the kind of parent I want to be?
3. Turn your “shoulds” into “coulds”.

Remember mama, you’re doing great. Be gentle on yourself! 💚

06/03/2023

Our next round of starts tomorrow!

This special 4-week abbreviated course is designed to empower and support parents to manage the rollercoaster that is parenthood.

✨learn to read and respond to your child’s emotional needs
✨recognize how your own childhood & triggers may impact your parenting
✨learn practical tools in how to repair after rupture
✨cultivate a safe, secure attachment with your child
✨be the parent you want to be

🌟Tuesdays 9-11am (QLD time) - online 🌟

There is still space available for you, so don’t miss out! Contact us today 🥳

05/03/2023

What a wonderful afternoon at the raising awareness and funds to support those suffering from endometriosis and adenomyosis.

It was so inspiring to hear from Karra from , and to learn about the work of Magnolia Health who are launching new 6-week education & support groups for women who are suffering from Endo. These women are doing incredible things in this space, so if Endo has affected you be sure to check them out!

28/02/2023

Our next Circle of Security online group launches next week!

Join us for this special abbreviated version of COSP- the same incredible content of the normal COSP program (usually 8 weeks), compressed into just 4 weekly sessions!

Swipe across for details, or head to www.nurtureperinatal.com.au to find out more. Spaces are limited, so register today!