Antenatal for second time Mums

Specifically designed for second time mothers to support you through the transition of parenting one young child to two.

  • Enter your next wave of matrescence with confidence and resilience.

What makes our classes unique?

  • Prioritise you

    Uniquely designed to support your own mental wellbeing through this next big change in family life.

  • Best start for baby and siblings

    Learn how to navigate the change for your older child to help with a smooth welcome for baby.

  • Ongoing support

    Attend any of our antenatal classes and receive $50 off Mumtown - weekly online postpartum support for 12 months.

Details

Time: 9.00am - 11.00am

Delivery: Online via Zoom

Investment: $129 (payment plan available on request)

Choose your date and register now

*If your preferred date is full, please email us.

Gain strategies to:

  • navigate life with two children (managing sleep, outings, meal times, and both wanting your attention at once)

  • support your own transition for optimal psychological wellbeing

  • regulate your emotions, while meeting the needs of two

  • navigate the transition for your oldest

  • manage the added mental load and sharing this your support crew.

Participants will:

  • reflect on previous experiences of motherhood to enhance your next wave of matrescence

  • have concerns and questions answered by psychologist, Christina Bond, in a safe and supportive environment

  • connect with an online community of mums

  • start a Postpartum Care Plan (focused on perinatal wellbeing and your desired experience)

  • be able to watch a replay for 30 days.

Frequently asked questions:

  • Ideal timing is between 28-36 weeks pregnant. You can attend any time, however the third trimester is a great time to connect with other parents of similar due dates.

  • Yes! We strongly encourage you to bring one other person, whether this is a support person or your partner.

  • Yes! We want this learning to be accessible to all parents-to-be. Please email info@matrescence.nz if you would like to discuss a payment plan.

  • All payments are non-refundable.

    If you are unable to attend, with notice given 24 hours prior, you can send someone else in your place, or change your date.

    A full refund, minus an administrative fee of $30, is provided under special circumstances, such as pregnancy related medical reasons. Please contact us.

Your Facilitator

Christina Bond
Matrescence NZ Co-Founder, Facilitator and Psychologist

Christina, a Mum to two daughters and registered psychologist, has worked in the mental health sector for over 10 years. Christina has experience delivering professional and personal development workshops, providing individual therapy (cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy) and completed her Master’s in emotional regulation.

  • The best investment in your baby's future is you.

Testimonials

I’ve just attended their second time mothers webinar and would highly rate this 2 hour course for families having another wee one added to their family. Very practical tips and ideas to help with the new stage. I’ve come away with strategies to implement now, and skills to be adaptive in the face of challenges once baby arrives. Thank you!!
— Helen Westrupp - January 2025
Highly recommend! Anybody expecting a child (whether their first, second, or fifth) should do this course. It’s very informative, delivered in a way that is relatable and easy to understand, and the instructor (Christina for the course I attended) was fantastic. It covers parts of parenthood that are so important yet not widely taught, which makes this course so valuable. Thanks again!
— Corey Head - April 2023
I am so glad I found Matrescence NZ. I did one of their workshops postpartum and it helped me so much with everything that comes with those few months after birth and beyond. I WISH I had found their antenatal classes before I had my baby. Love this important work.
— Toni Westcott - August 2024

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