Parent Path - Antenatal Courses and Parent Support

Parent Path - Antenatal Courses and Parent Support Evidence-based, interactive & inclusive antenatal courses | Athens,London & online | Greek & English Hi! I am Emilia.

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𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗗𝗢
I support expectant and new parents as their families grow. My mission is to accompany families on their distinctive journeys, offering the essential tools, resources, and a supportive community for a positive and enriching experience. I am committed to providing adaptive and evolving perinatal education, coupled with continuous support, empowering you to embrace t

he joys and challenges of parenthood with confidence.

𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
• Antenatal Support
• Postnatal Support
• Feeding Support
• Combined Support

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📩 [email protected]
🔗 www.parentpath.eu

Hindsight is a wonderful thing.Not because I got it wrong the first time round (or the second!) - but because I have lea...
22/05/2026

Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Not because I got it wrong the first time round (or the second!) - but because I have learned so much since, and these are the things I would prioritise from day one with a next baby.

The last one is the one I feel most strongly about. Having someone in your corner in those early weeks, someone who knows what they are talking about and can help you trust yourself - especially if you live away from your usual support system - can change everything.

👉 What would be on your list? What would or are you doing next time around? I would love to read it below.

21/05/2026

This is something I see in almost every couple I work with where one partner speaks Greek (or tge local language if they’re in another country) and the other doesn’t.

It usually starts small. One partner handles the first doctor’s appointment because they speak the language. Then the next one. Then the insurance call. Then the pharmacy. Then the forms at the municipality. And before either of you realises what’s happened, one person is carrying the entire administrative and medical weight of your life together - while also becoming a parent.

The other partner doesn’t step back on purpose. They just gradually stop being part of decisions they can’t fully understand. They smile and nod. They ask “so what did they say?” afterwards. They feel dependent, frustrated, and sometimes invisible - but they don’t say anything because at least they’re not the one carrying the baby.

Neither of you planned for this. Neither of you is doing anything wrong. But if you don’t name it and talk about it before the baby arrives, it quietly becomes the foundation your early parenthood is built on. And by the time anyone notices, the pattern is set.

If this sounds familiar - or if you’re pregnant and reading this thinking “this might be us” - the time to have this conversation is now.

This is also one of the topics we go deeper on in the group antenatal course - how to prepare together, communicate as a team, and make sure both of you feel informed and involved, even when the system around you is in a different language. The next one starts June 3, and there’s a July group with an in-person element in Athens. DM me COURSE if you’d like to know more.

20/05/2026

You are pregnant or newly postpartum in a foreign country. Your appointments are in a different language, your friends back home don’t quite get it, and you’re trying to figure out how birth even works where you are - what to expect, what to ask for, what’s normal.

You find this account - and suddenly someone is talking about exactly what you’re navigating.

Not just the logistics (though we cover those), but the part where you actually feel like you understand what’s happening and what to expect.

That’s what this space is for. Welcome❣️

Comment START below for my free guide to giving birth in Greece.

Nobody warns you about the visitors.Before your baby arrives you imagine it as one of the warm parts - people who love y...
19/05/2026

Nobody warns you about the visitors.

Before your baby arrives you imagine it as one of the warm parts - people who love you meeting this new little person. And then your baby is three days old, you haven’t slept, you’re still figuring out feeding, and someone is sitting on your sofa waiting for a cup of coffee.

The first weeks after birth are precious. Visitors can either give you energy or take it - and it often has nothing to do with how much you love them.

Protecting your rest in those early weeks isn’t rude. It’s necessary.

💌 Save this and share it with someone who needs permission to say no❣️

💬 What helped you most in those early weeks - space, or company?

18/05/2026

Your parents and in-laws love you and they’re excited about this baby. And that’s beautiful❣️

But love and excitement don’t override your need to recover, to bond, to figure things out in your own time. Especially in those first few days and weeks when everything feels raw and new and overwhelming.

You are allowed to set a visiting schedule. You’re allowed to say “not today”. You’re allowed to ask people to call before they come. You’re allowed to limit how long visits last. You’re allowed to say “we’re not ready for visitors yet” - even if that’s hard for the people around you to hear.

Setting boundaries isn’t about keeping people out. It’s about protecting the space you need to become a parent. And that’s one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby.

💌 If this is something you or someone you know is navigating right now - share this with them. Sometimes it helps to hear that it’s okay to say no, even to the people you love.

📞 And if you or a loved one would like support thinking through how to set boundaries - especially across cultures and languages - DM me CLARITY and we can talk it through together.

17/05/2026

Wherever you are in your pregnancy right now - drop your heart and your week in the comments!
💛 Just found out
❤️ 4–6 weeks
🩷 7–9 weeks
🧡 10–14 weeks
💚 15–20 weeks
🩵 21–24 weeks
💙 25–30 weeks
💜 31–35 weeks
🤎 36–40 weeks
🩶 40+ weeks
🌿 Already postpartum? You count too.

I love knowing where everyone is and if you’re navigating any of this in Greece, this is exactly the space for you. Comment GUIDE below and I’ll send you my free guide to giving birth in Greece❣️

There are a few things that aren’t safe for babies that catch a lot of parents off guard because usually they don’t hear...
16/05/2026

There are a few things that aren’t safe for babies that catch a lot of parents off guard because usually they don’t hear them before their baby arrives.

I’m not sharing them to cause worry. I’m sharing them so you can be informed, prepared and make informed choices from the very start.

💾 Save this and share it with someone who’s expecting

👉 Comment SUMMER GUIDE below and I’ll also send you the link to the full summer survival guide for families - it covers heat safety, hydration, sleeping in the heat, and more.

💬 Which of these was new to you? Tell me in the comments.

15/05/2026

🤷‍♀️ Before Parent Path’s course: you’re Googling everything at midnight, you don’t understand how the system works, you’re anxious about communicating during labour, and you feel like you’re figuring it all out alone.

💪 After the course: you have a bilingual birth plan, you understand your options, you know what questions to ask, and you feel like you actually have a voice in your own care.

That’s the shift.

👉The next course starts June 3 and is ideal for those expecting in July-August. If you’re expecting in September-October then the July course (with an in-person element in Athens) is for you.

ℹ️ For more information visit www.parentpath.eu or send me a message and I can share the details.

14/05/2026

☀️It’s Sun Awareness Week☀️
and if you have a baby under six months, the most important thing to know is that sunscreen isn’t the answer. Their skin is still developing and absorbs too much, too easily. Shade, a wide-brimmed hat, and UPF clothing are what you need instead.

But sun safety is just one part of navigating a Greek summer with a small baby. The heat at night, staying hydrated while breastfeeding, what to watch for if your baby is overheating - there’s a lot more to it than most people realise.

I put together a full summer survival guide on the blog covering all of it - from safer sleeping in the heat to babywearing, water play, and the hydration myth that catches a lot of parents out.

👉Comment SUMMER GUIDE below and I’ll send you the link!

💬 What’s your biggest worry about summer with a baby this year? I’d love to hear it in the comments.

There’s a lot of focus on preparing for labour. Not nearly enough though on what happens to your body in the days after ...
13/05/2026

There’s a lot of focus on preparing for labour. Not nearly enough though on what happens to your body in the days after your baby arrives.

The physical changes, the things that catch you off guard, the moments you think something’s wrong when actually your body is doing exactly what it should - these are worth knowing about before you’re in the middle of them. So I’m sharing some of the things that I discuss on my sessions with expectant parents.

❤️Save this and share it with someone who’s expecting.

💬 What surprised you most after your baby was born? I’d love to hear it in the comments.

04/05/2026

You don’t have to go down a rabbit hole..

The short version: English-language breastfeeding support in Greece is limited. There are some excellent IBCLCs mainly in Athens and Thessaloniki, but finding them - and finding ones who speak your language - might take time and effort that you don’t have when you’re a few days postpartum.

That’s part of the reason I do this work. If you’re looking for feeding support in English from someone who can be the bridge between your needs and the system and can be part of your village, DM me and we can set up a time to talk and see if we are a good fit for each other.

And if you just want to connect with other parents in the same boat, DM me CAFÉ for details on the next free monthly virtual café.

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