Dragonfly Counselling and Consulting

19/03/2026

The first 24 hours with a newborn…

You’ve just given birth.
You’re exhausted.
Your body is wondering what just happened.

And suddenly there’s a tiny human lying on your chest and the hospital staff are looking at you like:

“Congratulations.”

Meanwhile your brain is going:

So… we just take it home now?
Are we qualified for this?
Is this baby breathing normally or am I panicking?
Are babies meant to feed this often??

Is that a normal poo?
Why is it black?
Why did nobody warn me about meconium?

Should the baby sleep this much?
Or this little?
Do I wake them to feed or never wake a sleeping baby?

Why does swaddling look so easy on Instagram but impossible in real life?

Also…
When do I sleep?

The first 24 hours with a newborn can feel magical…
and slightly chaotic.

Which is exactly why we talk about all of this in The Bubble antenatal classes.

Because the more you understand what those first hours can look like, the calmer and more confident you’ll feel when baby arrives.

📍 Antenatal Classes @ The Bubble Launceston
Small groups. Real conversations. No silly questions.

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

Big emphasis on when we can. 🤍

As therapists, we believe it’s our responsibility to care for our own mental health so we can show up fully for the clients who trust us with their stories. We’ve learned how to navigate this even on the hard days..but the truth is, some days we’re still learning.

And some days, we *can't* & we need a mental health day, too.

Let’s normalize therapists being human. Taking care of ourselves isn’t a weakness, it’s part of how we continue to show up with presence, compassion, and care for the people we serve.

19/03/2026

Many women quietly rebuild their lives without anyone really seeing what it took to get there.

New boundaries. New priorities. A completely new version of themselves.

Starting over is not easy, but it is often where the most meaningful growth begins.

If you know a woman who is in that season, send this to her.

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

Tresillian in Launceston provides support and guidance to parents. Learn more about our Day Services & Residential Stays.

17/03/2026

Growing emotionally often means unlearning habits that once helped us survive.

Over time we realize we don’t need to explain ourselves to everyone, defend every decision, or stay in places where we feel small.

Maturity brings a quiet kind of clarity.

You begin protecting your peace instead of constantly trying to prove your point.

Which one took you the longest to learn?

17/03/2026

Feel your feelings deeply throughout your whole body when they occur, ask yourself what’s happening for you, listen for the answers, understand completely, then make the decision to take the action that serves you best.

For me, in most instances it means intending to let it all go.

Life is not lived in the past or future, everything happens in the present moment. Do your best every day to live fully alive now, using this moment as your perfect teacher. 🙌

17/03/2026