M.O.M.
MOVING ONTO MOTHERHOOD (M.O.M.) is a program for women who wish to gain knowledge and support for adjusting to the challenges brought about by motherhood. Maternal identity is activated with pregnancy and the birth of a child.
During this critical time, most women experience deep emotional feelings about themselves, their partners and their families of origin. MOVING ONTO MOTHERHOOD is aimed at supporting and enhancing a woman's experience of this new developmental life stage.
Who is M.O.M. for?
MOVING ONTO MOTHERHOOD is for expectant and new mothers with concerns about:
- Lifestyle changes
- Transitioning into the parenting role
- Balancing the needs of child, partner and self
- Marital/family stress
- Shifts in female identity
- Body image issues around pregnancy
- Fear of loss of control and independence
- Embracing the joys and uncertainties of motherhood
