How three professionals are tackling parenthood challenges

Three professionals with a desire to help women and their families reach the best possible outcome, and have combined their specialties to deliver new support program for parents.

It takes a village to raise a child, but as time has progressed, parents are finding it more challenging to ask or accept help from others.

Three professionals with a desire to help women and their families reach the best possible outcome, and have combined their specialties to deliver new support program The Parenthood Collaborative.

The Parenthood Collaborative co-founders are (from left) Amanda Carmody, Kristine Gosden and Kathryn Millist-Spendlove.

Co-founders Kristine Gosden, Amanda Carmody and Kathryn Millist-Spendlove said the program would assist with topics such as breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, assertive communication and building emotional resilience, among others.

“When you have a baby, you experience this massive identity transformation and in such a short space of time,” Ms Gosden said.

(from left) Deanne Millist, Feeo Millist (10 weeks), Lin Wegener, Tom Wegener (6 months) and Kristine Godsen. Kristine Godson is from the Parenthood Collaborative. Picture: Nev Madsen

“Before I had a child, I was an independent woman who was so used to being confident in my role as a physiotherapist, sister, daughter, friend and partner, and then suddenly all your priorities change and I didn’t feel confident in my new role as a mum.”

For more information about the program, visit theparenthoodcollaborative.com.au