There is a growing need within our community to create and establish better support networks that comprise of women/mothers who are able to support women after the birth of a baby.

Western Australia seems to be a place where a lot of couples come to live and start a family away from their immediate family who are often residing in other parts of Australia.
Having a baby without support from particularly the immediate family is a very difficult thing to do. I know just how hard this can be as I had all of my three children in WA without any help or assistance, which basically made the transition from single, independent person to Motherhood a hard journey to be on initially.

It is for the reason and this reason that I, Gabrielle Targett have set up ‘A Labor of Love’ Post Natal Support Services. The concept is to assist other women who feel that they may need some help, whether it be to just to talk about issues that you might have with the baby not sleeping. Have someone cook a meal or prepare a healthy snack, do the washing, take the baby for a stroll in the pram so you can get some sleep, have a foot/back massage etc.

The main emphasis of this service is for the purpose of assisting to make your introduction to Mothering and Parenting a smooth one, free from stress and anxiety where you have more time to really connect with your baby and just be together.

For more details or to book a service please phone Gaby Targett on 08-9335-2071

Services available–

• One on one home support and assistance 1hour $35
  Professional information and home support for you and your partner to discuss any problems you maybe having with the baby not sleeping, feeding problems, etc.
  
  
• Shop prepare and cook a meal 1 hour $30
  One of the hardest things to do when you have a newborn baby is to prepare yourself a healthy nutritious meal, having someone else cook up a feast can really help at this time
  
  
• Take the baby for a walk away from the house while you have a rest/sleep 1 hour $25
  Sleep deprivation is one of the hardest things about being a new mother to adjust to and just to be able to have a rest or sleep while someone looks after your baby is wonderful. Just imagine how much better you feel having had some sleep.
  
  
• General clean of the house and wash and hangout of the clothes 1 hour $25
  When you have a baby often the house is turned upside down as time is so limited not to mention your energy. To have someone come and give the house a general clean up and to do the washing can be a godsend.
  
  
• One hour body massage 1 hour $60
  After having a baby you can often feel very sore, tired and ache all over. A massage in your own home can really help you feel relaxed and more comfortable again
  
  
• A half an hour foot massage $ 25
  Reflexology, as it is known can stimulate blood flow and supply to all the major organs and make you feel like you have had a massage all over. It can also make you feel really relaxed and peaceful.
  
  
• Peaceful baby bathing/showering techniques and baby massage 1 hour $25
  I am a qualified baby swim teacher with 10 years experience and can show you how to bath and enjoy your baby in the water. Baby massage is also a nice way to get stressed baby’s to relax.
  
  
• Post Natal exercises programming to suit your needs 1hour $35
  I am a qualified specialist in the area of Ante/Post Natal aquatic and land based exercise and can help you get back into shape after the birth of your baby by showing you some simple exercises to do.

*Please note that any of the services can be done either individually in your home or as a group if you have friends who may be interested in learning about a topic; such as positive bathing and baby massage etc. Group sessions will receive a 10% discount on services.