Date: Thursday day 2nd July | Time: 6pm - 7pm | 176 Bridport Street, Albert Park, 3206.
Join us at Emmerson for a special ‘Evenings in the Nest’ session with Midwife Michelle, thoughtfully designed to support expectant parents as they prepare for birth and the early weeks with their newborn. Hosted in our Albert Park boutique, this intimate evening offers trusted guidance in a calm and welcoming setting.
About Midwife Michelle: Michelle is a Registered Endorsed Midwife, working with Dr Scott Shemer. Michelle has over fourteen years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Her nurturing, evidence-based approach helps parents feel informed, reassured and confident as they transition into parenthood.
What you'll learn:
- Practical preparation for one of the biggest adjustments of your lives
- What the “fourth trimester” is really all about — including the things no one talks about
- Setting realistic expectations for the first few weeks with a newborn
- How families can prepare both emotionally and practically before baby arrives
- Supporting new Mums from the perspective of Partners, Dads, Family and Friends
Practical Baby Care Demonstrations - Real life clinically proven tips and hands-on skills that families will genuinely use every single day, including:
- Nappy changing
- Swaddling techniques
- Discussion around sleeping bags and when to use them
- Settling techniques for sleeping and after feeds
Michelle will also cover 'Important Conversations Before Birth' and discuss topics such as:
- Visitors to your home in the early postpartum period
- Vaccinations and protecting newborns
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Building a supportive "village" around the family
