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The Mindful Mom Method

with Dr Elsa du Toit

Every day, women and even their doctors  ask me the same hard questions:

“Is my medication safe during pregnancy?”

“Are there alternatives I should try first?” 

“Who should I believe when opinions and advice conflict?” 

“What about studies that warn of risks & how do I make sense of them?”

The truth is, there’s no simple yes or no. That’s why risk assessment matters.

It’s about understanding your unique situation, weighing the benefits and risks, and making informed choices with confidence.

That’s exactly what we do inside The Mindful Mom Method cut through the noise, give you the facts and help you feel steady in the decisions that affect you and your baby.

This is your safe space to learn, ask and prepare so you can move forward without fear.

 

I see you.
I see the way you’re thinking about joining us… but you’re hesitating.
Maybe you’re worried about what others will think.
Maybe you’re telling yourself you should just be able to “handle it” on your own.

But I want to tell you that this is a safe space for strong women like us who want more for ourselves and for our families. 

Because a strong mom is the backbone of any healthy home.

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home, own time, own place!

You’ve probably heard “Just enjoy the journey.”

But you and I both know… motherhood isn’t only about baby snuggles and milestone moments.

It’s about the inner work, the emotional shifts, the late-night questions:

  • Am I really ready for this?
  • What if I’m not coping as well as I “should”?
  • How do I care for my mind, not just my body, so I can be the mom I truly want to be?

If you’ve ever wondered how mental health might impact your pregnancy…

If you’re afraid of going through that dark season again…
If you’re feeling stuck between conflicting advice and opinions…
If you’re struggling to stay connected to the people who matter most…

Then The Mindful Mom Method with Dr. Elsa du Toit was created for you.

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Treatment should start with prevention 

Let’s be honest anyone can experience Postnatal Depression.

It doesn’t mean you’re weak.

It doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

It simply means you’re human.

Some moms may be more vulnerable than others, but no one is immune. That’s why waiting until things fall apart is no longer good enough.

At the moment, most healthcare systems are built around treating mental illness after it’s already taken hold. But what if we could shift that model entirely?
What if women were supported before they reach breaking point?

The three layers of prevention:
  1. Primary Prevention for every woman.
  2. Secondary Prevention for those at higher risk. 
  3. Tertiary Prevention for moms already facing challenges.

Because when women are empowered before crisis hits, everything changes - Families are stronger. Babies are nurtured. Mothers stay whole.

Mindful Moms 2026

  • Dates: Coming March 2026 
  • Options: 
    • Mindful Moms Foundations: Confident healthcare in pregnancy (Self-paced) - R990
    • Mindful Moms Live: Confident treatment decisions in pregnancy (Foundations with expert guidance - Includes Foundations) - R3 900 
      • Upcoming group days & times: (choose from one of the the selected days/times)
        • Option 1: Wednesday 12:30-13:45
        • Option 2: Thursday 08:00-09:15
        • Once-off 3-hour workshop: 9 May 2026 (09:00-12:00)
  • Platform: E-Learning Platform

Important Note: This Coaching program is not a replacement for personal medical care but it’s a powerful companion to your wellbeing journey.

OPTION 1

Mindful Moms Foundations

Confident healthcare in pregnancy (Self-paced) - R990

This program is delivered across 3 modules you can watch on-demand, anytime, from the comfort of your own home.

Move from information overwhelm, uncertainty and anxiety about treating your mental health during pregnancy to clear calm informed decisions.

Each module goes beyond theory, giving you clear guidance and practical tools to help you turn what you learn into real-world action.

Workbook: 

  • How to optimise your experience
  • Foundational theory
  • Action exercises that transform theory to practice
  • Key reminders
  • What every mother should know
  • Voices from Mindful Mom community 

OPTION 2

Mindful Moms Live

(Includes Full Foundations programme) 

Opening special  - R3 900 buy package & save!!

If you want more than information, if you want structured, real-time guidance, this is where we work together.

In these sessions, we apply the ARC approach:

  • A — Awareness (your biopsychosocial health)
  • R — Risk & Resilience (your personal vulnerabilities and strengths)
  • C — Confident Choices (grounded, values-aligned decisions)

You’ll join me for four live 75-minute small-group sessions where we apply this directly to your situation.

Limited spaces available! Groups are intentionally small to allow meaningful coaching and personal attention.

Chose between the 2 options below:

Mindful Moms Foundations

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

BONUS Module
Protect & Prevent Mental Illness

Three Leverage Points that protect your mental health in pregnancy and postpartum:

  • Your own mental health needs active management — not passive hope
  • Your intimate relationship matters more than you think
  • Habits build resilience — but so do beliefs

Mindful Moms Live


(Includes the full Foundations program)

Small groups. Direct guidance. Structured thinking. This is not passive learning. It is supported application.

Designed for women planning pregnancy, currently pregnant or postpartum, especially those living with a mental health condition.