Resource
Coachee Resources
To complement your coaching sessions with us, we thought it would be helpful to curate a list of resources that you might find helpful through whatever transition you are going through.
#01
Adoption
- https://www.jigsawadoption.org.uk/index.php/home
- https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/adoption-process/balance-between-work-and-family/ (US)
- https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/oct/22/9-things-i-wish-id-known-before-i-adopted-a-child
- https://deaconessadoption.org/balancing-work-and-family-after-adoption/ (US)
#02
Birth Support
#03
Breastfeeding after returning to work
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/breastfeeding-back-to-work/ (UK)
- https://maternityaction.org.uk/advice/continuing-to-breastfeed-when-you-return-to-work/ (UK)
- https://www.laleche.org.uk/working-and-breastfeeding/ (UK)
- https://www.medela.co.uk/breastfeeding/mums-journey/returning-to-work-after-maternity-leave (UK and global)
- https://www.who.int/mediacentre/commentaries/breastfeeding/en/ (global)
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecarter/2019/07/31/breastfeeding-at-work-benefits-mom-baby-and-the-employer/#7d61779675f0
#04
Childcare
- www.korukids.co.uk
- https://www.tinies.com/ (UK, Europe, ASIA and Middle East)
- www.nightnannies.com (London and South of England)
Apps:
- Bubble: Allows you to find local babysitters, read their reviews on the app, see how far they live from you, and see which of your friends on Facebook might have used and reviewed them. Great for using as extra cover for emergency childcare / when a child is ill and you’re working from home or for finding someone local who you can rely on for ad hoc childcare needs.
#05
Co-Parenting
- https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190606-how-to-be-a-good-father-to-a-newborn-son-or-daughter
- https://www.fastcompany.com/3061908/a-practical-guide-for-working-parents-to-divide-household-responsibilities (International)
- https://www.mother.ly/love/6-ways-mamas-can-ease-their-mental-load-by-sharing-parenting-duties
- https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/relationships/parenting-strategies-advice/sharing-parenting-jobs-couples-therapist-advice/ (International)
- How two career couples stay happy https://hbr.org/2012/07/how-two-career-couples-stay-ha
- https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/co-parenting-how-do-you-divvy-up-parenting-duties/
- https://www.hermoney.com/connect/family/how-to-parent-equally-when-you-both-work-full-time/
Apps:
- Baby Connect
- Cozi: Sync up parenting schedules so you both have visibility on what’s going on for your kids, including reminders for vaccinations and weekly activities.
#06
IVF
- https://www.todaysparent.com/getting-pregnant/trying-to-conceive/smart-strategies-for-working-during-ivf-treatment/
- https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/article-details/ivf-dos-and-donts-for-employers
- https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/what-its-like-to-navigate-ivf-at-work-i-had-extreme-fatigue-and-hormonal-fluctuations_uk_5d1b290ee4b082e5536f518d?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALa4MUnP_qp4LimA0yVBWwE4bVYKX8ptHGKEiihr-xC42eLv47Gwopu5qozw1r6rAARjw80o7SIbOkT6vsNoRJEed5inGSsXUrJYVDUAGEZLgiwcBTmh095_-gmJaB3vhb_cILHBkvwrXgyw0x03kJLLGGePRlbqg5Tb9Lx9vrQw
#07
Networking Forums
Networking fourms
- www.cityparents.co.uk
- www.citywomen.org
- www.wearethecity.com
- https://asianmumsnetwork.co.uk/ (ASIA)
- https://www.mamapedia.com/ (US)
- https://thestir.cafemom.com/advice (US)
- https://community.babycenter.com/ (Global)
- https://www.sassymamahk.com/category/parenting/ (Hong Kong)
Apps:
- Peanut
- Mumz (Hong Kong)
- Mush: Mum networking apps for making new mum friends in your local area
#08
Nutrition and Well Being: Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy
- https://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/wellbeing/postnatal/postnatal-nutritional-needs (UK)
- https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/nutritionforpregnancy.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=a841472c6d153c616c7a7023c7f445a40eb5cd9c-1591027359-0-AWq7VVlPTre-yYp8iEn6uLh5wBvGMN0ZGZh0-5_W0KEnvmvASXeJ1xjurqwnJQthli_gB3H3r-vGMonCfoprdrJ5uhONUDWRuNLt9nIlmadW2yAnAXCyDUkHXlPVpg9kzsSUgmmUms1BV4AfaSLcQVpk6EW9QQMiNkp1IxCJwGhkCgSazWMTCCgmgm8UEM4IELzpFF89gtjzHbILTSXSC1wSGHyLwMUb_fx60Yu1ON3rIcBQwDIZsb9q_dyym1xsofSHJEkbDYTAwRzsjoZip1itkbiGWZ7_FNmahxVWxCWq20WjEUyW_MPpD2pH1s7bZhKFBdpnWclPt7Kw9BQ8Y70da3_FpxSjPAuia4FdI_NqvZiFIkiFjwM58e7ekDG610HL_zfx6QhMddNJt7taiU8 (UK)
- https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs98
#09
Parenting with Special needs
#10
Peri Natal Mental Health
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/new-parents-looking-after-your-mental-health (UK)
- https://www.home-start.org.uk/looking-after-your-mental-health-when-you-have-a-baby (UK)
- APNI Provides support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness. Countrywide network of phone, e-mail and postal volunteers who have had, and recovered, from post-natal illness. www.APNI.org (UK)
- https://www.postpartum.net/ (INTERNATIONAL)
- https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/mental-health-during-and-after-pregnancy?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-4OQn6un6gIViLbtCh3AhAy7EAAYASAAEgJ09vD_BwE (UK)
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/perinatal/ (UK)
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/ (UK)
- https://www.nice.org.uk/ (UK)
- Happify (global)
- Calm (global)
- TalkSpace (US)
- Headspace (Global)
#11
Returning successfully
Includes: Work Life Balance, Childcare , Resilience and separation anxiety etc
- https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/toddler-tantrums-and-tricky-behaviour/clingy-babies-and-separation-anxiety-how-cope (UK)
- https://hbr.org/2019/08/how-to-return-to-work-after-taking-parental-leave (Global)
- https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/returning-to-work-after-maternity-leave-emotions (Global)
- https://www.thelawyer.com/back-from-maternity-leave-common-challenges/
- https://hbr.org/2019/09/power-couples#how-dual-career-couples-make-it-work (Global)
- https://hbr.org/2014/08/managing-your-emotions-after-maternity-leave (Global)
- https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-to-do-when-maternity-leave-is-too-short-4783537 (US)
Ted Talk:
#12
Single parents
- https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/shared-parenting-after-separation-417760
- www.gingerbread.org.uk
- www.onlymums.org
- https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/your-family/single-parents/advice-on-becoming-a-single-parent/
- https://wehavekids.com/parenting/How-to-balance-being-a-Single-Parent-and-Working-Full-Time
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/single-parent/art-20046774 (GLOBAL)
- https://www.ft.com/content/c6ac954a-5c6a-11e9-9dde-7aedca0a081a
#13
Support groups for families with babies in neonatal care
#14
Support Groups for Those who’ve had Traumatic Births
#15
Surrogacy
#15
Thriving on maternity leave
Includes information on sleep, feeding, new parent networking and baby class apps.
- https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1046160/what-i-wish-id-known-about-life-with-a-newborn (UK)
- https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-consultants-share-tips-for-new-parents#The-Dos (US)
- https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1006203/mums-tips-how-to-meet-other-new-mums
- https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/tips-for-new-mums
- https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-professional-womans-guide-to-surviving-maternity-leave (US)
- https://executive-coaching.co.uk/ecc-articles/good-night-nutrients/
- www.cry-sis.org.uk
- https://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/issues/overcoming-babys-bedtime-battles/ (US)
- Infantsleepsolutions.co.uk
- www.kidadl.com
Apps:
- Hoop: Find local baby classes and get inspiration on days out or activities at home to entertain kids of all ages.
Baby Feed Timer: Recommended by NHS midwives, the Baby Feed Timer has proven a great help for many new mums. This helpful app tracks your baby’s feeding schedule, whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. The log helps you record when and how long your baby feeds for, and it also reminds you when the next feed is due.
The Wonder Weeks: Recommended by lots of new mums to help you to understand your baby’s development and milestones.
#17
Working Flexibly / Agile Working
- https://medium.com/pminsider/how-i-manage-work-and-family-commitments-350d29da7c5d
- https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/metok-lee/pregnancy-career_b_7576314.html
- https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=583e7d2c-52d3-409e-a222-3390539db20f (ASIA)
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