Birth of Us
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest transitions in life — yet so many feel unprepared for the realities that come with it.
“Birth Of Us” is not your typical antenatal program. This evidence-based, 5-session group program is designed to prepare you and your partner for your journey into parenthood — emotionally, mentally, and practically.
Developed by Jane Brincat, an experienced mental health occupational therapist, each session has been carefully and thoughtfully designed with insights from new parents about what they wish they’d learnt before baby arrived.
Our focus is on the whole family’s well-being, and dives so much deeper than the basics, while equiping you and your partner with practical tools, emotional resilience, and a strong support network.
What you'll learn:
sessions 1 - 4: antenatal (during pregnancy)
Sessions 1-4 are for both parents to attend.
Session 1:
- Practical skills for parenting and infant related care tasks
- Breastfeeding & feeding
Session 2:
- Sleep, settling & babywearing
- Optimising physical and mental well-being in the immediate postpartum period
Session 3:
- Matrescence – the word that will change your life
- Adapting to new ways of living
- The mental load of parenting
- Introducing ‘ritual over routine’
Session 4:
- Making the most of your support networks
- Bonding and attachment
- Communication with your partner and others
- Your values as new parents
Plus a bonus Postnatal session (once baby arrives)
Session 5:
This session is for mum and baby to attend. It is an opportunity for you to reconnect with the other mums in your group and explore the following topics:
- Balancing life-demands
- Redefining love and intimacy
- Maintaining your relationship as new parents
- Connection and your village
How is the program delivered?
- The antenatal program can be delivered online, or in person at our clinic in healthmont.
- Online = 4 x 2hr sessions on a weekday evening
- In Person = 2 x 5hr sessions on a weekend, at our clinic in Heathmont VIC.
- You will be provided with a ‘toolbox’ of resources including reliable books, websites, brochures, podcasts, and other helpful bits and pieces specifically designed for this program.
What is the investment?
Your investment in “Birth Of Us” is an investment in a calmer, more confident transition into parenthood. The cost of the program is $547.
Once you have completed the booking form, you will receive an email confirmation with your invoice.
Please note: T&C’s apply – dates subject to change, minimum three couples per group program and face-face classes may change to online where necessary.
Upcoming Course Dates
Wednesday 23rd July, 7-9pm
Runs for 4 consecutive weeks
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm AEST
Dates: 23rd July – 13th August, 2025
Practitioner: Jane Brincat
Format: In-person, Heathmont (or join us online if needed)
Cost: $547
Availability: OPEN
Your Facilitator - Jane Brincat
Jane Brincat is a senior occupational therapist and mother of two little people named Jemima and Romy.
Prior to becoming a mother Jane worked in the public mental health system with adolescents and youth. In this setting, Jane learnt the importance of the foundations of which a family is built.
As she embarked on her journey of becoming a mother, Jane was completely blindsided by the emotional, physiological, sociological and functional changes she experienced. From then on, Jane has furthered her professional experience in order to support mothers in their matrescence journey.
Jane strongly believes that by supporting women and families in this incredibly precious and vulnerable time of life, that the health and wellbeing of their family will be improved for generations to come.
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