Unique Beginnings

On line support available for Pregnancy After Loss 🌀. I have done Vicki Culling Associates workshops, so I feel confident in recommending these meetings to those who may want to attend. If you have any questions or have experienced loss please do reach out.

Kia ora koutou, you've asked, and we've heard. We are delighted to announce that we will be commencing Pregnancy After Loss online support meetings this month. We extend our immense gratitude to Vicki Culling of Vicki Culling Associates and Sands Wellington for facilitating these.

The meetings will occur on the third Wednesday evening of each month at 7:30pm-9pm. The first meeting will occur on Wed 17th June.

This is a supportive space to kōrero, offering support to those parents who have experienced loss and are pregnant, or their partner is pregnant. Also for those who have had their baby very recently (3-4 months) and are experiencing parenting after loss.

If you would like to join us, please email our Sands NZ Secretary at [email protected] for details. Please note, to register you will need to provide your contact phone number and location in NZ.

We know experiencing pregnancy after loss can be challenging, so this is a space to talk about your feelings and how you are doing.

The break was great and been back a week already. Lots of amazing things happening in the Maternal Mental Health space for the Manawatu. Along with sorting out a weekend pilot study with Birth Trauma Aotearoa 🌀in a couple of months. Working weeks are getting busy, current wait times can vary from a couple of days to a week presently. So please reach out for support if needed.

Lactation after loss 🤍

lactation after loss Lactation after a baby dies is a topic that is not always easy to find information on. Here are a few websites offering information on suppressing lactation, gradual suppression, donating breast milk...

Admin day! Working remotely today down in Wellington for the weekend. This space is incredible at the Wellington library, beautiful meeting rooms that you can book for free and they are sound proof!

Amazing turn out 🫶

I will be attending this today at PN, so please come up and say hello. Looking forward to seeing lots of old and new faces at this fabulous event.

Join us for the Big Latch On - a celebration of connection, community and the amazing journey of breastfeeding!
ThisFriday 27 March, from 10am–12pm, we’re gathering at Te Papaioea Birthing Centre for this global moment where breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and mixed‑feeding parents latch their pēpi all at the same time in a beautiful show of solidarity.
We’ll mingle, connect and enjoy the morning together - then everyone will latch at 11am for the official Big Latch On count!
Bring your baby, bring your whānau, and bring your good vibes - this is a relaxed, supportive space to meet others, share stories and celebrate feeding your baby your way.
✨ Plus… spot prizes!
Fun giveaways will be happening throughout the morning, so everyone has a chance to take home something special.
Come celebrate the power of nurturing, the magic of community and the joy of doing something meaningful together. We can’t wait to latch, laugh and connect with you!
Please register for this event https://www.womens-health.org.nz/.../big-latch-on-at-te.../
💛A big thank you to Health NZ - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral NZ, Barnardos, La Leche League, Entwined Parenting and & Film for your collaboration for this event💛

Fidgets are an incredible tool for so many reasons. In session I have found that people enjoy the invitation to freely explore our space. These baskets of fidgets are very popular. This helps relieve uncomfortable feelings, like nervous energy or the discussion of distressing/traumatic events. Do you have a favourite fidget? We are always looking to expand our selection. Please share a pic..

This year has started with some incredible new opportunities. Unique Beginnings continues to work within the private practice space. However a key value that I have always worked toward is equality. In the back ground I have been working with contractors that offer counselling (mainly short term brief therapy). The organisations that I am currently a supplier for their counselling services are Think Hauora maternal mental health and Telus Health. Telus Health has holds the EAP contract for Te Whatu Ora employees. So, if you work for this service then you can enquire about requesting me as your counsellor with Telus Health.
There is more still to come this year with signing up with ACC for Sensitive Claims contracts. Another upcoming opportunity that is in the making for August is a Birth Trauma workshop that Birth Trauma Aotearoa and myself are working collaboratively on. The Hope Collective is another charitable trust that I am collaborating with in the Maternal Health space. So watch this space!
In the mean time I am taking time to appreciate the growth over the last 5 years and to draw in new possibilities for the next 5 years 🌀