A: Absolutely. In fact, it might be the perfect time. We have many professionals join us while on parental leave. It can be a powerful way to stay connected to your professional self, dive into that intellectual stimulation you might be craving, and reflect on how you want to shape your practice when you return - all while being in the deep end of the lived experience yourself. You'll be in very good company!

A: That's a great question. While Making Waves is not formally accredited by any specific professional body, it is designed and delivered as high-level, evidence-based professional development.

Many practitioners are able to claim hours for high-quality, non-accredited training under their professional board's "self-directed learning" category. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate detailing the course content and total hours, which you can use to support your claim.

We strongly encourage you to check the specific guidelines and requirements of your professional governing body.

A: Not at all. Making Waves is designed to be a foundational pillar of your practice, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. It will give you a robust, compassionate, and evidence-based framework that will inform the way you work with families for years to come. It's the perfect way to build your confidence and define your unique, non-judgmental approach from day one.

A: This work moves beyond the unhelpful 'pro' or 'anti' sleep training debate. We stand against a one-size-fits-all, behavioural-only approach to sleep because it often dismisses the needs of the mother-baby dyad. Instead, we dive deep into the nuance- exploring the science of attachment, infant mental health, and maternal wellbeing so you can support families from a place of integrated, compassionate understanding. We’re not anti-sleep training so much as we are pro-context, pro-compassion, and pro-critical thinking. Above all? We are pro-mums and babies,.

A: Not a single one. This program is designed specifically for professionals who are juggling practice, parenting, and life. It’s entirely self-paced so you can move through it on your own terms, at 2 AM or during a lunch break. We will have a private community space on Circle where you can connect with peers and integrate the learnings, but there are no mandatory live calls.

A: The course is broken down into 6 core modules, and each module contains between 3 and 6 video lessons. The lessons themselves vary in length from 15 to 60 minutes, making them easy to digest. And if you’re more of a reader or note-taker, every single lesson comes with a downloadable PDF of the presentation slides and comprehensive notes.

A: For as long as Making Waves exists. When you enrol, you lock in lifetime access to all the course material, including all future updates, additions, and resources. There is absolutely no rush to complete the content by a certain date. This knowledge base is yours to return to again and again.

A: No, and that’s a very intentional decision. Making Waves is not a sleep consultant certification. It is high-level professional development for practitioners who already work with families (like GPs, Psychologists, Doulas, Social Workers, Midwives, etc.) and want to deepen their understanding of sleep in the context of maternal wellbeing and infant mental health. It’s for the professionals in the middle - the ones who find sleep ‘entering the room’ constantly and want to provide the best possible support, without becoming a dedicated sleep educator.

A: Yes! Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from Mama Matters that you can use to signify your professional development in this area.