New Life Classes

10/11/2025

You’d be forgiven for thinking “baby brain” simply means being more forgetful or absent-minded - a loss of brain power.

Actually, during pregnancy and early parenthood, your brain undergoes one of the most profound neurological changes humans ever experience.

It’s not losing capacity - it’s rewiring for caregiving.

Your brain is streamlining what it no longer needs and strengthening the networks for:
✨ empathy
✨ intuition
✨ connection

Even though these changes are largely positive, they can also make you more sensitive to stress and moments of overwhelm - because your brain is now primed to keep your baby safe.

That’s why I created this free guide 👇

💜 Your Parenting Brain
5 science-backed tools to reset stress and strengthen your bond with your baby

Inside, you’ll discover simple, evidence-based ways to:
🌿 calm yourself (and your baby)
🧠 boost your confidence
💞 strengthen your bond with your baby every day

Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival or already in the thick of early parenthood, this guide will help you feel more grounded and supported.

💌 Comment “GUIDE” below and I’ll send it your way!

08/11/2025

Hi, I’m Iona 👋

My mission with New Life is simple: to change the way we support new and expectant parents, so future generations can thrive.

I’m a trauma-informed parental brain educator and UKIHCA-registered health coach with a background in psychology and antenatal education.

For the last eight years, my team and I ran award-winning antenatal classes supporting over 8,000 parents. Over time, I saw how many new parents were set up to struggle - expected to do more with less support, while drowning in advice that overlooks the realities and complexities of this transition.

Now, I help parents like you understand how your brain and body adapt for caregiving - and why caring for yourself is central to your baby’s healthy growth and development.

My approach looks at the whole picture - your body, brain, emotions, and lifestyle - because they all work together. When you care for each part, you can ease anxiety, find your footing again, and build more calm, confidence, and connection day by day.

While I’m not a parent myself, my professional training and years of experience working alongside families mean I bring a grounded, non-judgemental perspective - one that helps you step back from the noise, see your situation more clearly, and reconnect with your own strengths and instincts.

Because when parents feel supported and understood - and reminded of what they’re capable of - everyone benefits.

If any of this resonates and you’d like to learn more, you can find free resources and upcoming support via the link in my bio (or at www.newlifeclasses.com)

08/03/2025

🤱 Struggling with motherhood? You’re not alone.

Do you ever feel like…
✔️ You don’t recognize yourself anymore?
✔️ Your priorities and emotions have shifted?
✔️ You love your baby but also miss your old life?
✔️ You’re expected to ‘just know’ how to be a mum—but don’t?

There's a word for what you're experiencing - matrescence: the process of becoming a mother. Like adolescence, it’s full of physical, emotional, and identity shifts. Yet, society barely talks about it!

💡 It’s time to change that.

In our latest blog, we break down the science of matrescence and share practical ways to navigate this life-changing transition. Because motherhood isn’t about ‘bouncing back’—it’s about becoming.

✨ Read the full blog here:

This article explores matrescence, the physical, emotional and psychological changes women experience as they become mothers.

06/03/2025

Parenting is hard, and when your inner critic goes into overdrive, it’s easy to feel like you’re not enough. But take a deep breath—you are showing up (all day everyday), and that matters!

You’re doing better than you think (or give yourself credit for)!

Swipe through these reflection questions to check in with yourself. ✨

💭 What expectations are you placing on yourself?
💭 Are your expectations realistic?
💭 Would you speak to a friend the way you speak to yourself?
💭 How does your self-talk shape your mood (and parenting)?

💛 Be kind to yourself—you deserve it.

📌 Save this for when you need a reminder & share with another parent who needs to hear this today. 💬

26/02/2025

After 8 years of running award-winning antenatal classes New Life Classes is shifting our focus to helping parents avoid burnout and manage the challenges of parenthood.

Why the switch?
Parents need more support! Too many (particularly mothers) are feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, disconnected, guilty, sidelined, exhausted, ashamed, depleted and burnt out...and we can help.

Our focus is on you!
With personalised coaching and support we can help you learn to thrive, not just survive as you navigate the challenges of your new life as a parent. We are offering you a place to be heard and find solutions that work for you.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/43cqDZZ

14/02/2025

💜 LOVE 💜

We're celebrating love in its beautiful varied forms today - pregnancy, birth, newborns, siblings, parents and family life. Wishing you all a very happy valentines x

01/02/2025

Congratulations to all you lovely parents whose babies arrived in January - best wishes from all the New Life team as you start out on your as parents and enjoy getting to know your newest family member! xx

08/01/2025

Thank you for your kind words Corey! We're so glad the online course continues to support you since your baby has arrived 💜

01/01/2025

Congratulations to all you amazing new parents whose babies arrived in December! Best wishes from the whole New Life team as you start your as parents and enjoy getting to know your newest family member! 💜

25/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Thinking of all you enjoying your with your babies - such a special time.💜 Also anyone giving birth today...wishing you a beautiful festive birth experience.✨

Tag us in your photos we love seeing babies in their festive outfits 🎄