Beyond Self is the integrative health clinic we created that is beautiful on the eyes and beautiful on the soul. Each and every practitioner is someone who we’d go to ourselves, take our boys to, or recommend to our family. Our chiropractors are integrative and holistic.
Unwind and rejuvenate with our massage therapists, while our kids nutritionist is ready to provide tailored advice for your little ones. Our naturopath, psychologist, and speech therapist bring a holistic approach to your health, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of well-being during postpartum and beyond.
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Abby Sidery is a Midwife, Nurse, Certified Doula and mother of two plus facilitator at Birth Circle, a birth and early parenting workshop held on the Northern Beaches of Sydney.
Birth Circle helps first time parents achieve an empowering birth so they embark on parenthood feeling strong and capable. With an emphasis on postpartum, this workshop will ensure your transition to parenthood is smooth not overwhelming.
I’m a general practitioner with a special interest in fertility, lactation medicine, perinatal and infant health. My approach focuses on providing personalised, sensitive care to women and families from preconception, through pregnancy to the postpartum period and beyond. I am have a Diploma in Child Health and I am a Neuroprotective Developmental Care Accredited Practitioner, supporting families with feeding, baby sleep and cry-fuss problems. I work at Nurtured Medical in Avalon, Sydney and Genea Fertility in the CBD. Appointments are available in -clinic, via Telehealth and in-home.
We have cherry picked the most useful resources for your fourth trimester so that you don't have to waste precious hours searching.
Article - Claire Dicarlo (From Rad Parents)
A birth debriefing allows you to reflect on and honor your birth experience, whether it was joyful or challenging. This supportive process provides a safe space to process emotions, gain clarity, and find closure as you step into parenthood with confidence. Your birth story deserves to be heard. This post shows how a compassionate birth debriefing session can help you process your experience, find closure, and step into parenthood with clarity and support.
eBook - Jaclyn Carlson
Sending your little one off to daycare, kindergarten or back to school brings up all the feels—relief, pride, grief, sadness, and maybe even a little anxiety. This transition can be even trickier when there is a new baby in the family. You’re not alone in this.
Article - Elisha Wildblood and Louise Barton - (Not Another Onesie)
Discover how proactive postpartum planning can transform your journey into motherhood. This post outlines the critical benefits of preparing ahead—from organizing nutritious meals and setting up recovery systems to establishing clear boundaries with visitors and building a trusted support network. With practical tips and insights, you'll learn how a well-crafted plan can help you recover, bond with your new-born, and navigate the early days of motherhood with confidence.
Article - Elise Clement (Elise Clement Psychotherapy & Coaching)
Perfectionism is not a healthy habit. Even less so when it comes to motherhood, unless you’re keen to rub shoulders with overwhelm, resentment, rage and the feeling of never being satisfied, which can eventually lead to maternal burnout.
Article - Julia Jones (Newborn Mothers)
Today, a doula is typically someone who acts as a hub of support, referrals and resources for a person during a major life transition, usually related to birth. Doulas have a holistic approach that considers both mental and physical well-being. Services vary significantly but can include emotional reassurance, information based on scientific evidence, and comfort techniques like massage and nourishing food. The role is not medical, and doulas cannot treat, diagnose or cure any disease.
