Mindful Moms Workshops 2026

Confident Treatment decisions in Pregnancy & breastfeeding

A structured approach to protect maternal mental health with baby in mind

This workshop is designed to help women move from fear and uncertainty when confronted with mental healthcare decisions during pregnancy toward greater clarity, confidence and peace of mind.

You will leave knowing your next step with clarity so that you, your baby and your family can thrive.

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Workshop Details

Option 1: Online

(R990 - once-off)
  • Date: Friday, 5 June 2026
  • Time: 09:00-11:00

Please drop me an email on [email protected] if you would prefer 3 June at 18:00-20:00?

Option 2: Live in-person

(R1850 - once off)
  • Date: 6 June 2026 (max 15 women)
  • Time: 09:00-12:00
  • Venue: Aristea Avenue 31, Welgedacht Estate

The first live Mindful Moms workshop will be held in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town

These small, intimate workshops are designed to offer thoughtful guidance, meaningful discussion and a safe space to explore decisions around mental health and treatment during pregnancy and the perinatal period.

What to expect:

  • Small-group setting with direct access to dr elsa throughout the workshop
  • Opportunity to ask questions and reflect on your unique circumstances
  • Guidance to balanced decision-making
  • Connection and conversation with other mothers in a supportive environment
  • A calm, welcoming venue with time to pause and connect over coffee

It’s not that there isn’t information.

It’s that no one has shown you how to think about it.

Because in pregnancy:

  • There is no such thing as “no risk”
  • Every option has trade-offs
  • The right decision depends on your specific situation

What you need is not more reassurance.

You need a way to make the decision clearly and confidently.

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After this workshop you will:

  • Understand why your mental health matters for your baby, not just you
  • Know how to weigh risks properly (not just react to fear)
  • Map your own risk of relapse or postnatal depression
  • Gain clarity on whether you need medication, support or other strategies
  • Learn a structured way to make decisions without overwhelm
  • Feel confident in the decisions you make going forward
  • Leave with a clear next step that fits you

You will know what to do next.

Who is this for:

This workshop is for you if:

  • You are pregnant or planning pregnancy

  • You are taking (or considering) medication for your mental health

  • You feel unsure, anxious, or conflicted about what to do

  • You want clarity, not just reassurance

Foundations

When you join the Mindful Moms Workshop, you’ll also receive exclusive access to Mindful Moms Foundations—a self-paced learning experience designed to support you every step of the way.

This program is delivered across three on-demand modules that you can watch anytime, from the comfort of your own home.

Move from feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or anxious about managing your mental health during pregnancy to making clear, calm, and informed decisions with confidence.

Each module goes beyond theory, offering practical tools and step-by-step guidance so you can turn what you learn into meaningful, real-world action.

Module 1
Awareness

Why mental health matters in the perinatal period. Prevention is always possible.


âś” Mental health as part of health
âś” Biopsychosocial framework
âś” Early risk + resilience awareness
âś” Personal mapping
âś” Ownership of personal context

Case example & Workbook → fully personalised application

Module 2

Risk & Resilience

Opinions often differ because decisions are shaped by a combination of human factors, data limitations and individual perspectives on risk.

On top of this, each person brings their own risk assessment to the table, weighing potential outcomes differently based on personal goals, tolerance for uncertainty and past experiences, leading to very different conclusions from the same set of facts.

Module 3
ARC Framework

Putting it all together: ARC integration → decisions, clarity, agency, shared decision-making

You’ve been told

“It’s probably safe”

You’ve been told

“Rather stop if you can”

You’ve been told

“We’ll see how you go”

What my clients have to say!


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I have finally stopped spiralling!

-2025 Attendee


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I didn’t need more information. I needed structure. I needed someone to show me how to THINK through it.


-2025 Attendee


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I found the content was expertly curated, highly informative & addressed the complexities of medication management during pregnancy and the postpartum. I especially appreciated the balance between evidence-based guidance and practical case examples which made the material both accessible and clinically relevant.


-2025 Attendee

Led by Dr. Elsa du Toit

25 years in medicine

15 years focused on perinatal psychiatry

 

Dr. du Toit brings a unique combination of deep clinical expertise and holistic thinking about maternal and family health.