A parent coach can provide invaluable support and guidance to new mums as they navigate the challenges of motherhood. Here's how a parent coach can help new mums:
1. Building Confidence:
   - Offer reassurance on parenting skills.
   - Validate the mother's instincts and decisions.
   - Help set realistic expectations for herself and her baby.
2. Coping Strategies:
   - Teach stress management techniques.
   - Provide tools for dealing with sleep deprivation.
   - Share methods for balancing self-care with caring for a newborn.
3. Emotional Support:
   - Create a safe space for the mother to express concerns and fears.
   - Help process emotions related to birth or adjusting to parenthood.
   - Address feelings of isolation by connecting her with supportive networks or groups.
 - Help develop routines that work for the mother and baby.
4. Resource Navigation:
   - Provide information on local services and resources, from lactation consultants to mum-and-baby groups.
   - Assist in accessing community or government support programs if needed.
5. Customized Parenting Plans:
   - Work with the mother to create personalized parenting strategies that align with her family values and lifestyle.
   - Address specific challenges with tailored solutions, such as managing multiples or a child with special needs.
6. Communication Skills:
   - Help improve communication between the mother and her partner or support system.
   - Offer tools for advocating for her needs and the needs of her baby.
7. Sustained Support:
   - Ongoing assistance to help adjust to motherhood as the baby grows.
   - Be a steady presence for questions and coaching as new parenting challenges arise.
A parent coach can provide a new mum with both the tangible skills to care for her baby and the emotional fortification to thrive as a parent. This support can be especially crucial during the first few months postpartum, which are often the most demanding.
Are you a new mum and are considering hiring a parent coach? Paula Sampson Lawrence is a Certified Parent Coach and mum of four. If you would like to book an initial consult call with her to see how she can support you, please click here.