Join us at WithYou Talks!

WithYou Talks is a series for women* and their supporting partners on the Mornington Peninsula who are on the transformational journey from womanhood to motherhood, or planning to take that step. Join us for cosy-couch and heart-warming talks, curated just for you, with topical conversations by With You Midwifery & Friends – a community of knowledge specialists who understand the intricacies of pre-pregnancy and pregnancy journeys.

Talk #5: Postnatal Transformations

We’re thrilled to announce our next exciting event – WithYou Talks #5: Postnatal Transformations! This one’s all about navigating the incredible journey of motherhood and embracing the changes that come with it. Whether you’re a new mum or supporting one, this event is packed with insights and support to help you thrive.

Join us as we dive into the physical and emotional transformations of postpartum life. From weight fluctuations and stretch marks to mood swings and postpartum depression, we'll provide tips on coping, self-care, and embracing your beautiful postpartum body. Discover the importance of support systems, learn how to maintain healthy relationships, and explore community resources available to you.

This is a safe space to discuss societal pressures, self-acceptance, and the beauty of your unique journey!

💬 In conversation with...

Celeste Magree Buckley
Saint Majella

Celeste, mother of Iggy and Marigold, partner and lover of Tim. Finds her world gravitates around women and the mission for their empowerment. A fervent human with a career in midwifery, prenatal yoga and co founder of Saint Majella (a motherhood community). A fierce feminist and lover of all things creativity and art. Celeste has lived on the Mornington Peninsula since age 8, and was raised by a single mother who infused in her a love of humour, adventure and fun.

Charlotte Squires
The Living Doula

Charlotte has over 10 years experience of holding spaces to explore the human experience. With a background in social work and facilitation, then moving into holding sacred space within her doula support. Charlotte works with families in person on the Mornington Peninsula, but provides support worldwide to her community virtually. She is a Mother of two, a passionate community maker, a cancer survivor and a lover of providing safe spaces to embrace our whole selves. She is embodied in what it truly means to move through seasons of transition with grace, grit and power.

Tessa McCarthy
Bayside Birthing

As a mum of two, Tessa has had two very different pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Second time around, she understood the importance of preparing herself for the postpartum period through maintaining her physical health during pregnancy, enlisting midwifery continuity of care throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum, and having a support network around her during those early weeks. With so much focus on pregnancy and labour, it can be easy to forget to prepare for the journey beyond birth and everything that comes with it.

Hosted by Penelope Watson
With You Midwifery

Penny is a very experienced Midwife of 26+ years, and is the founder of With You Midwifery. She is on a mission to spread her love of education, empowering and supporting women through their antenatal, birth and postpartum journeys through a continuity of Midwife care model. On a mission to rekindle women's villages, she is also the host of WithYou Talks, an inspiring talk series that brings together multiple knowledge specialists around a topic for live audiences.

💫 What to expect...

Pre-talk snack boards and refreshments by local businesses
Intimate women's circle format
Hear from a range of holistic wellbeing practitioners on one topic
Q&A time to ask questions of multidisciplinary panel members
Showbag with peninsula-based sponsor gifts
Post-talk networking and socialisation

🏃‍♀️ Running order

6:30-7:00pm: Meet'n'greet with refreshments
7:00-8:00pm: Panel talk with Q&A
8:00-8:30pm: Post-event socialisation & community building

👩‍🎓 About WithYou Talks

Immerse yourself in a nurturing environment, adorned with the wisdom of a panel of Peninsula-based practitioners and business owners. Snack on delectable treats provided by our local collaborators while you absorb valuable insights.

This isn't just a talk series: it's a community-led dialogue. Your questions, thoughts and experiences are not just welcomed but celebrated. Join us for an enriching experience where you'll find a space to participate, ask questions and share your journey with fellow women and mothers-to-be.

🗓️ Upcoming talks

Talk #6 The Fourth Trimester: Your Recovery, Healing and Newborn Wellbeing

Follow us for announcements for future WithYou Talks. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge, build connections and embrace the beauty of creating a community going through a unique journey together. Let's navigate the path from womanhood to motherhood together — because we're With You, every step of the way.

Secure your spot now! RSVP for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and love.

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*WithYou Talks is an inclusive event. We invite anyone who identifies as woman or resonates with sisterhood to participate in this event.

WithYou Talks also welcomes mothers with babes in arms (7 months and under) to join us for this event.