About Adored Parenting

Preparing for the arrival of your baby in the last few weeks of pregnancy. What to expect in the lead up to labour and birth, preparing your body, preparing your mind. Tuning into your parental instincts.

Your labour of love in the first few days. Instinctive newborn stages, skin-to-skin Establishing breastfeeding, hunger cues and newborn communication.

Adjusting to life as a family, managing visitors and setting boundaries.

 Building your confidence as a new parent and the ultimate expert on your baby. Newborn behaviour and characteristics and what's up with baby poo?! Tuning in and responding to your baby's cues and building a lifelong bond. 

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combined feeding, complementary feeding and cluster feeding. Expressing and storing breastmilk. 

Explore the various breastfeeding supports available.

Newborn sleep cycles and safe sleeping. Recognising tired signs and soothing techniques for an unsettled baby.

Swaddles, sleep sacks and baby wearing. Understanding, protecting and nurturing your newborn.

The identity shift of becoming a parent and your relationship with your changing body. 

Making time for each other and creating a new normal together. Looking after your mental health and becoming familiar with community supports and groups available in Canberra.