prepare for life with your baby — not just the birth

Most parents prepare for labour and birth. But few prepare for what comes next - the emotional, physical, lifestyle and brain changes that shape early parenthood.

Our free New Life Masterclass helps you understand how both your brain and your baby’s brain develop through early parenthood — so you can feel calm, connected, and confident from day one.

why we made this change

After supporting over 8,000 parents through antenatal education, we noticed a pattern — most families felt prepared for labour, but not for the emotional, physical, and relational shifts that follow.

The early postnatal period is a time of huge change — in your body, your mind, and your relationships. Yet many new parents are left to navigate it alone, expecting to “bounce back,” but instead finding exhaustion, self-doubt, and isolation.

Supporting your own health and wellbeing is one of the most powerful ways to help your baby feel safe and settled too. When you feel calm and cared for, your baby senses it — and that’s where true connection begins.

That’s why New Life Classes now focuses on postnatal health, wellbeing, and co-regulation — so you can look after your baby without losing yourself.

what you'll learn in the new life masterclass

This isn't another birth-prep class. It’s about preparing you for life with a baby — for the emotional, relational, and neurological journey ahead. In this free 60-minute session, you’ll discover:

• How your brain adapts for parenthood — and why this matters for mood, memory, and confidence.

• How your baby’s brain develops and how everyday moments build a secure bond.

• Practical ways to meet your baby’s needs while supporting your own wellbeing.

• Simple, science-backed tools to stay calm and connected through the ups and downs the early months.

download your free guide

your parenting brain:
discover how to nurture calm, confidence and connection, from pregnancy and beyond

Inside, you’ll learn:
How your parenting brain really works.
Simple ways to reset stress and boost confidence.
How to strengthen your bond with your baby.

When you download the guide, you’ll also receive our weekly newsletter,The New Life Pause, with short, science-backed tips to help you feel calmer, more confident, and connected in family life. You can unsubscribe anytime.

you're not alone

I’m Iona Reading, a parental-brain educator and UKIHCA-registered health coach.

Through my New Life programmes, I act as both your guide and your coach — blending empathy with evidence to help you navigate the emotional, cognitive, and lifestyle shifts of early parenthood.

Together, we’ll explore how your brain adapts for caregiving, how to regulate stress, and how to build the emotional and relational foundations that support calm, confidence, and connection in family life.

My approach isn’t about telling you how to parent — it’s about helping you find what works for you, based on your needs, values, and family life.