Born Together - Francesca Baracchi, Phd

31/03/2023

Sometimes it's the circumstances.
Sometimes it's the people around us.
But sometimes it's us. We are our own worst enemy.

Does this reel feel relatable to you?

325 Likes, 10 Comments - Shawna Lander () on Instagram: "No one to blame but myself 🥲 "

24/01/2023

🤰🌸 Expecting this coming Spring ?

Marina Baldocci is a qualified Midwife and Lactation Consultant IBCLC. This coming February she will be offering a comprehensive Birth Preparation Course designed to assist those of you preparing to welcome your child into this world.

She currently work as a midwife at the Hislanden Klinik in Park, where she is actively involved in the birth preparation courses preparation and delivery. She also works independently doing postpartum home visits in addition to other services.

The course will cover all important aspects of the preparation phase, the actual delivery and the postpartum phase, moreover it will include plenty of practical exercises and tricks of the trade.

🗓️ When: Sunday, 26th February 2023 from 09.30 to 13.30
📍Where: Feel Good Zone, Tödistrasse 64, 8810 Horgen
🪴Whom is this course for: birthing partners

For more details and to sign and guarantee your spot (max 6 couples), email Marina at betreuung@hebammemarina.com or reach out via 076 651 38 29

For more details: https://hebammemarina.com

30/08/2022

With Francesca Baracchi I have found a wonderful psychologist joining my vision of creating a safe haven for women in my office space.

With her brand Born Together - Francesca Baracchi, Phd she is one of a few psychologists who is specialized in the perinatal period (from the desire to conceive a child through the first three years of the child's life): www.born-together.com
However, she is of course also offering general psychologic consultations and has a PhD in neuroscience, being a source of knowledge for questions regarding (baby) sleep.

She will be working in the practice Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

05/05/2022

23/12/2021

It is again that time of the year. The time to be joyful, merry, and grateful. Or better, the time during which we are expected to be joyful, merry, and grateful.

For me it is also the time of sending out the last invoices of the year. While I sign them with ‘Merry Xmas', ‘Have a relaxing holiday season’, ‘Have a good start in the new year’ I think about all the amazing women that this year have passed through my office, sat on the couch, connected via zoom or skype, reached out and did the work.

I think about all the struggles I listened to, the pain I hopefully helped to hold, the courage, the joy, the pride, the fear, the desperation, the hope, the sadness, the disappointment, the self-doubt, the anger, the sense of achievement that I witnessed.

I have often tears streaming down my cheeks while I press the ‘send’ button because this year those emails will reach women currently in a domestic violence shelter, in a mom and baby unit at the hospital, going through a divorce, trying to deal the best they can with special need children, making choices to survive a burnout, struggling with self-identity after becoming mothers, dealing with guilt and self-worth, struggling to find a place in the world where they feel they belong.

I feel so much pride for the courage and strength they are showing and the big or small things they achieved. I feel immensely privileged to be in the position I am. A position that requires no judgment on my side and full trust and vulnerability on theirs. I often ask myself if I am worthy and capable to hold the responsibility of such precious and fragile feelings. I know I am not perfect and sometimes I fall short, but I really hope that all the women who chose me to help them getting to a better place felt validated and accepted. I have such deep admiration for each one of them.

To all of you, my wonderful clients, thank you for choosing to walk your pathway with me!

And to all of you out there who are struggling during these Holidays I wish you strength, self-compassion and all the love you deserve.

13/12/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums' Circle will come back this week on Friday the 17th at 10:00 online via Zoom (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82095139323?pwd=ZFl1UHBnMnZnUW9uL0ZMQlBPNElCQT09)

Xmas is just around the corner and it will be a super special one for you and your family, so we will talk about Baby and Holidays!
We all know that the Holiday season is not the easiest one and it is not always a time during which we are joyful and merry. If you are looking forward to your family time but you are also a little bit worried about it, come and share. We will try together to understand how to maximize the positive and thrive during this time of the year.

As a trained perinatal psychologist, I will lead the meeting with a short introduction about the topic but I will leave plenty of space to you so that you can vent if you need, share if you want or simply listen if you prefer.

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

The meetings are free and there is no need to register, but if you are planning to enjoy it, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

22/11/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums' Circle will come back this week on Friday the 26th at 10:00 online via Zoom
(link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82095139323?pwd=ZFl1UHBnMnZnUW9uL0ZMQlBPNElCQT09)

This week the topic will be: Expectations vs Reality.
During pregnancy expecting mothers fantasize a lot about their life with their new baby.
In this meeting we will talk about the challenges and the struggles we did not expect and the reality of things that we have to face once our baby is in our arms.

As a trained perinatal psychologist, I will lead the meeting with a short introduction about the topic but I will leave plenty of space to you so that you can vent if you need, share if you want or simply listen if you prefer.

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

The meetings are free and there is no need to register, but if you are planning to enjoy it, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

25/10/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums' Circle will come back this week on Friday the 29th at 10:00 online via Zoom (link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82095139323?pwd=ZFl1UHBnMnZnUW9uL0ZMQlBPNElCQT09)

We will talk about all the emotions related to motherhood: the good, the bad and the ugly!

As a trained perinatal psychologist, I will lead the meeting with a short introduction about the topic but I will leave plenty of space to you so that you can vent if you need, share if you want or simply listen if you prefer.

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

The meetings are free and there is no need to register, but if you are planning to enjoy, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

27/09/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums' Circle will come back this week on Friday the 1st at 10:00 at Parkanlage Platte in Thalwil (hoping the weather will be nice).
This time we will talk about all the emotions related to motherhood: the good, the bad and the ugly!
Simply bring a blanket and your baby and join us.

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com
The meetings are free and there is no need to register, but if you are planning to come, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

In case of bad weather the meeting will be held online via zoom. Look up for the link on Thursday.

13/09/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums' Circle will come back this week on Friday the 17th at 10:00 at Parkanlage Platte in Thalwil (hoping the weather will be nice).
This week the topic will be "My post-partum body: try to embrace change and diversity".

It took 9 months for your powerful body to create that amazing little human that you are now cherishing in your arms. But how long will it take for it to 'bounce back'? Most women struggle with their body image after having had children thinking that they have to get back to what they were before. Is it realistic? And where are these expectations coming from?

This time we will talk about our post-partum bodies, trying to look at the topic from a slightly different perspective. So, pack a blanket, the diaper bag and come along with your baby to share your experience with other mamas and celebrate together the beauty of change and diversity. We will be happy to meet you!

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

The meetings are free and there is no need to register, but if you are planning to come, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
In case of bad weather the meeting will be held online via zoom. Look up for the link on Thursday.

Here is a video for you to start spreading a little bit of body positivity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XK9zB8PF3E

30/08/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums' circle will come back this week on Friday the 3rd at 10:00 at Parkanlage Platte in Thalwil (hoping the weather is nice).

This week the topic will be: how the arrival of a baby affects the relationship with your partner (usually a very HOT topic and not in the sexy kind of way...)
We often think that having a baby is the highest celebration of love and of our life as a couple. However, when the baby arrives, we find ourselves facing situations we didn't expect, for sure as women and new mothers but, very often, also as partners.

So, pack a blanket, the diaper bag and come along with your baby! We will be happy to meet you.
If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

The meetings are free and there is no need to register, but if you are planning to come, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.

In case of bad weather the meeting will be held online via zoom. Look up for the link on Thursday.

16/08/2021

The New Mums'c circle will meet again this week on Friday the 20th at 10.00 at Parkanlage Platte in Thalwil (hoping the weather is nice).

This time we will discuss a hot topic among new mums: SLEEP
Sleep deprivation is tough and can have a significant impact on our mood and our daily routine. However sometimes, it is not just the lack of sleep that makes us irritable and frustrated, but also the fact that our expectations about our baby sleep are off.

During this meeting we will talk about sleep physiology and development, debunk false myths, and explore the options that new parents have to deal with this new situation. Come to this circle, armed with questions, to learn a little bit more about why babies sleep the way they do and what are the strategies that work best to survive during the first few years of your baby's life.

If you are not familiar with the circle, it is a group for new mums with babies between 0 and 18 months, 100% baby friendly. You will be free to feed them, cuddle them and console them if they need it at any time during the meeting. This is not your usual meetup. I am a perinatal psychologist and even if one of the reasons I organize it is to help new mums to connect and to create a network of friendships, the most important reason to me is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place to have a honest conversation about all the topics related to motherhood and to help mums cope with difficult feelings that often emerge but remain unspoken.
The meetings are free and registration is not required, but I would appreciate it if you can let me know if you plan to attend so that I can organize the material.

So, pack a blanket, the diaper bag and come along with your baby! We will be happy to meet you.

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

In case of bad weather the meeting will be held online via zoom. Look up for the link on Thursday.

19/07/2021

Do you want to know about baby sleep physiology and development in the first year of life?

Then come on my Instagram live interview hosted by the fabulous Claudia Bettenmann on Friday the 23rd at 7.00 pm.

Follow the link to leave your questions!

https://instagram.com/stories/claudiabettenmann/2621387873486149121?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=share_sheet

19/07/2021

Dear mamas and mamas to be, the New Mums'c circle will come back this week on Friday the 23rd at 10:00. The weather will finally be sunny (or so it seems) so we will meet in person at Parkanlage Platte in Thalwil.

The topic for this meeting will be: GOING BACK TO WORK
You will be able to share your thoughts and feelings about going back to work after becoming a mother, and you will get some tips from me and other mums, who might have already been in your shoes, on how to handle this new situation both from an emotional and practical point of view.

This is a group for new mums with babies between 0 and 18 months and for this reason is 100% baby friendly. You will be free to feed them, cuddle them and console them if they need it at any time during the meeting.
For the newcomers, please notice that this is not your usual meetup. I am a perinatal psychologist and even if one of the reasons I organize it is to help new mums to connect and to create a network of friendships, the most important reason to me is to provide a safe and non-judgmental place to have a honest conversation about all the topics related to motherhood and to help mums cope with difficult feelings that often emerge but remain unspoken.

The meetings are free and registration is not required, but I would appreciate it if you can let me know if you plan to attend so that I can organize the material.

So, pack a blanket, the diaper bag and come along with your baby! We will be happy to meet you.

If you have any questions or you would like to know more, you can check my website http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or email me at: francesca.baracchi@gmail.com

05/07/2021

UPDATE: The circle will be held on zoom also tomorrow. You can find the link in the comments!

Mothering is an exhausting journey. The first few months are especially challenging. All of the sudden we have the full responsibility of the life of another human being and we have to learn very quickly how to do a job we were not trained for.
It is easy to forget about ourselves and our needs, but it is so vital that we take good care of ourselves as well.

During this meet-up we will talk about what self-care really means and how to find ways and time to nurture our minds and our bodies as well.

In case of dry weather, we will meet at the Parkanlage Platte, in Thalwil at 10.00, otherwise the meeting will be on Zoom (link in the comments).

The circle is aimed at women in their third trimester of pregnancy or with babies up until 18 months.
The meet is free and very informal and it is aimed to provide an occasion for new mums, to socialize and connect with other women raising little humans.

Bring a blanket, some snacks and few toys for your little one and come socializing!

If you have no idea of what I am talking about 😊, or if you simply need more information you can check my website at http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or contact me directly.

21/06/2021

UPDATE: due to the uncertain weather and the cool temperature I think we should play it safe and move the meeting on zoom.
This is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82095139323?pwd=ZFl1UHBnMnZnUW9uL0ZMQlBPNElCQT09

It has been a long time since my last post.
I have been absent for months from Facebook trying to survive a demanding winter which brought big changes, bad news, new challenges but also the beginning of a new period of self-reflection and growth.

And now, at the end of the longest day of the year, the day that marks the beginning of summer, I decided I am ready to do this again!

So I am very happy to announce that this Friday, June the 25th, I will bring back the New Mums' Circle. ❤❤❤
In case of dry weather, we will meet at the Parkanlage Platte, in Thalwil at 10.00, otherwise the meeting will be on Zoom.

The circle is aimed at women in their third trimester of pregnancy or with babies up until 18 months.
The meet up would be free and very informal and it is mainly aimed to provide an occasion for new mums, to socialize and connect with other women raising little humans.
I will be there to facilitate the interaction but unlikely other times I won't lead the discussion with a specific topic. We can get to know each other, talk about what the circle is about and hopefully start a new chapter.

Bring a blanket, some snacks and few toys for your little one and come socializing!

If you have no idea of what I am talking about 😊, or if you simply need more information you can check my website at http://www.born-together.com/newmumscircle or contact me directly.

14/06/2021

We are not alone.
Let's talk about this.

The New Mums' Circle is coming back.
Stay tuned!

30/11/2020

The New Mums' Circle is coming back this week, on Friday December 4th at 10.00 on Zoom and it is going to be super cool!

This time we are going to talk about a very practical topic: STARTING SOLIDS and we are going to have an incredibly special guest which knows everything about it.

Johanna Sargeant is an amazing infant feeding expert and the founder of Milk and Motherhood. She is quite the Rockstar in helping mothers find their way to feed their little babies by supporting, informing, and empowering them with her warm and empathetic attitude and her badass scientific knowledge.

What can you expect from this session?
In her own words: ‘When is the best time to start? What should we start with? Are they having enough? what about allergies? How to combine milk feeding (breastmilk or formula) with solids? Learn about baby’s nutritional needs, about how to know when they are truly ready, and what would be the best approach for YOU.’

If you are about to start this new chapter with your baby or if you are just planning ahead, join us for this informative and helpful session.

There will be plenty of time for questions! If you have already something in mind you want to ask, you can already submit it (you can contact me at francesca.baracchi@gmail.com) and we will make sure to cover it.

As usual the session is free but you will have to register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOquqTgqH9cx-JlwqZ92VC1lkFSHOrqO

I hope to see you there!

PS: if you want to know more about Johanna, check out her website: https://milkandmotherhood.com/