New Mums Support Group - Holding the Birth That Was

Holding the Birth That Was
A monthly support circle for new mums after a difficult pregnancy or birth

EVENT SUMMARY

A monthly, trauma-aware circle for new mothers who experienced a challenging pregnancy or labour. A gentle, supportive space to be witnessed, feel less alone, and tend to the nervous system — without pressure to relive your experience.

DATE & TIME

📅 Monthly — Third Saturday of the month
⏰ 10:00-11:30am
📍 SisterHouse, 3/35 Toorak Road, South Yarra

Limited spaces available each month — booking essential.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Not all pregnancies or births feel safe, empowering, or healing.
And even as time passes, many mothers continue to carry the impact in their bodies and nervous systems.

Holding the Birth That Was is a monthly support circle for new mums who experienced a difficult, overwhelming, frightening, or disappointing pregnancy or labour.

You can attend once — or return over multiple months.
Each session stands alone.

There is no expectation to share your full story or to have moved on.

WHAT THIS SPACE OFFERS

This monthly circle provides space to:

• Gently acknowledge your experience
• Be witnessed without being fixed
• Understand the nervous system after birth
• Explore safety and regulation in the postpartum body
• Feel less alone in what you’re carrying

Sharing is always optional.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each monthly session is gently facilitated and may include:

• Grounding and nervous system settling practices
• Trauma-aware psychoeducation around birth and stress
• Optional sharing or reflection
• Quiet moments for integration
• A supportive close to help you re-enter your day

You will never be asked to relive or retell details unless you choose to.

WHO THIS CIRCLE IS FOR

This monthly circle is for new mothers who:

• Had a pregnancy or birth that felt frightening or overwhelming
• Were told everything was “fine” but don’t feel that way
• Carry grief, anger, confusion, or numbness
• Feel disconnected from their body or birth experience
• Want informed, compassionate support from a midwife and therapist

FACILITATION STYLE

This is a trauma-aware, consent-led space.
There is no advice-giving, fixing, or cross-talk.

You choose how much you share — or if you share at all.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

🕯 Frequency: Monthly
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes

💰 Cost: $40.00
📍 Location: SisterHouse, Toorak Road, South Yarra
👥 Limited spots available each month

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Facilitated by Keeks,
Midwife & Therapist

I support women and mothers at the intersection of birth, nervous system care, and emotional wellbeing. My work honours both the physiological and emotional impacts of pregnancy and birth, and prioritises safety, agency, and compassion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This monthly circle is a supportive group space and does not replace individual therapy or crisis care. If you are experiencing acute distress, please seek appropriate professional support.

CLOSING INVITATION

✨ Your experience matters
✨ There is no timeline for making sense of birth
✨ You are welcome, every month