Private in home antenatal classes, early parenting, feeding and infant sleep & settling support.
12/11/2025
I often get asked when to offer a cup!
Around 6 months is the perfect time.
Offering a cup over a “sipper cup” or straw helps your little one develop a mature sucking motion, promotes positive oral development and helps with their hand eye coordination.
It is important that you let your little one navigate the cup on their own, do not hold it for them. It's all part of the learning process.
Starting with an egg cup, or like we did the Miss P a bottle lid is perfect for little hands. Sometimes a cup can be a little too big.
Mum couldn't beleive how competent Miss P was! And she was so super proud of herself!
Just offering 10ml at a time, increasing the volume offered as they become more competent.
If you are worried about the mess or spillage using a naturally thicker fluid is also really helpful to slow the flow down and allow your little one time to get the hang of drinking from an open cup. Yoghurt thinned down with EBM, smoothies or even a veg/fruit puree!
Let your little one have fun with the cup and experiment. Yes, spills are expected … again, it is how they learn!
Embrace the mess!
Once competent with using a cup, a sipper or straw can be introduced, but it is not a necessity (although helpful when out and about).
11/11/2025
08/11/2025
My Saturday night thoughts ....
You have got this!
20/10/2025
As the weather heats up, air conditioning is coming on indoors.
I’m noticing lots of little ones dressed for the outside temperature instead of the inside one.
Being underdressed can lead to our little ones becoming cold, fussy, unsettled, and waking early.
I am not saying don't use air conditioning; I would die (mine's in
05/10/2025
📢 PSA:
Please note that P2B is based on the Gold Coast, QLD and operates on Queensland time (AEST).
Queensland does not observe daylight savings, so our schedule remains the same year round. If you're in a state that does use daylight savings, please make sure to adjust your clocks for P2B appointment times.
04/10/2025
Hands up, who is excited for P2B private antenatal class this afternoon!!
P2B antenatal classes are available midweek day/night and weekends
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My name is Michelle Jackson and I am a Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Infant Sleep Specialist and Childbirth Educator. In the past 20 years, I have worked extensively in both private and public practice in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. My experience includes all facets of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. I am also a mother of 3 children, and as a mother and midwife, I realise that life is busy.
I am passionate about supporting families which is how P2b was founded.
PRIVATE ANTENATAL CLASSES
I have a passion for antenatal education and saw that there was a need for more personalised and private antenatal classes on the Gold Coast. Not everyone has the time to attend large groups of childbirth classes over 4-6 weeks. As a result, I started P2B offering a unique service on the Gold Coast providing practical, unbiased, evidence based and personalised antenatal education ….. all in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Classes take anything from 4 - 5 hours. They can be done over 2 days/nights or on a Saturday/Sunday afternoon.
My personal birth and parenting experiences are vast. They include a vaginal delivery and caesarean section. As a result, I strongly believe that individual birthing and parenting options / choice is paramount. I aim to support, respect and inform parents to be of their birthing and parenting choices no matter what that may be. Labour is a amazing journey into the unknown. It is important to focus on what awaits you at the end of your long, hard journey!
SLEEP & SETTLING ADVICE
I also believe that one of the most important lessons we can teach our baby's is the art of sleep. I know from personal experience how stressful it can be when your baby doesn't sleep. My sleep and settling techniques are age dependent. I offer assistance with routines that are flexible yet structured and most importantly adapted specifically to you and your baby.
I offer online advice - This service includes an initial phone consultation and then follow up emails, text and phone support as required.
I also offer in home visits for up to 2 hours or up to 4 hours. All in home consultations include 1 week ongoing support.
EARLY PARENTING SUPPORT
Being a parent is an exciting and rewarding experience and P2B offers a range of parenting support services including weekly weighs and early parenting education. Continuity of care is essential for new parents and this service allows for P2B to support parents through their transition into parenthood – all from the comfort of their own home.
P2B postnatal support includes 5 x 1 hour (in your home) visits post hospital discharge. These visits need to can be utilized within the first 10 weeks’ post birth.
Topics covered during the visits include: Weight, Common misconceptions and myths of parenting, Normal infant behaviour & understanding and recognizing your baby’s needs, how to avoid sleeping problems & the crying and unsettled baby, practical swaddling and settling techniques, feeding & newborn baby care and establishing a routine.
Online support (fair play policy applies) is included with this package. It is recommended the first visit is a 2 hour visit (using 2 of the 5 visits) to establish a rapport.
TODDLER + 1
The thought of bringing baby #2 home can for some parents feel a little overwhelming. P2B Toddler + 1 class (up to 2 hours) aims to prepare & support parents though this transition. P2B’s Toddler + 1 class includes a review of the current routine and sleep habits of baby #1 – having a non sleeping or sleep issues with your toddler when bringing #2 home makes that transition even harder! These issues should be sorted BEFORE your baby arrives. (Please note this is a review only and is not a sleep consultation). Also covered are handy hints on bringing baby #2 home: basic recap of labour (if required), introducing your baby to their sibling, nursery set up, feeding, routine, getting out of the house with 2 children, adjusting your routine with baby #2 to incorporate your toddlers activities … and of course sleep.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Just because you have had a baby doesn’t automatically give you the knowledge on how to successfully breastfeed. Although natural and obviously the best for our babies – breastfeeding doesn’t always come easy. Breastfeeding is a learned skill by both parties: – mum & baby. It takes time, patience and plenty of practice. It is essential to have the support of family and friends.
Prices and more details of all P2B services can be found www.parents2b.com.au. To book your consultation please email, private message or phone Michelle.
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