postpartum plan

Why You Need a Postpartum Plan and How to Make One!

Why You Need a Postpartum Plan

As a postpartum doula, I meet a lot of new moms who wish that they had been better prepared for life after baby’s birth. Many expectant parents spend most of their preparation time planning for childbirth and getting the nursery ready, but few parents really “get” the need to prepare for postpartum recovery. When you create a postpartum plan, you give yourself permission to rest and allow others to help you. Not only that, but you PLAN for that help!

How to Enjoy the Fourth Trimester

How to Really Enjoy the Fourth Trimester with Your Newborn!

Are you afraid of the fourth trimester with your newborn? So then…. you have heard some “horror stories” of new mothers who have struggled with their postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and sleep… and you’re worried… Or perhaps, this is not your first baby and you’ve had a tough recovery with a previous birth.  Well, I’m not …

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Planning for a new baby can be exciting AND overwhelming. Get help now!

Pregnancy 101: Planning for New Baby! – FREE Printables for Getting Organized!

Pregnancy Can Be Overwhelming! Are you planning for a new baby? Maybe you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all there is to learn and do during your pregnancy? Many new moms feel this way. You are certainly NOT alone! Good news! There is tons of FREE help available, so don’t get overwhelmed! You have …

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14 Tips for surviving the holidays with a newborn!

14 Sanity-Saving Tips for Surviving the Holidays with a Newborn!

14 Ideas, tips and hacks for baby’s first holidays. These great newborn tips will help new parents to THRIVE not just survive the holiday season with a newborn. If you are expecting a Christmas baby, YOU NEED THESE TIPS! Postpartum recovery during the Christmas season or holiday season, can be especially rough. But, with proper perspective and planning, you can relax and enjoy your holidays baby!