Postpartum Prep Sessions

Planning for the postpartum period is one of the most forgotten parts of pregnancy, something many expecting parents don’t realize they’ve missed until they’re already overwhelmed by it. Ideally every family would have access to in-person, hands on postpartum doula support within the early weeks after birth, but that isn’t always possible for everyone. These postpartum preparation sessions are for families who want to slow down during pregnancy, deepen communication, address fears, and thoughtfully prepare for the tender weeks after birth.

Similar in structure to my birth prep sessions, this offering includes a dedicated prenatal postpartum planning session (in-person or virtual) with me and a copy of my 35-page Postpartum Planning Workbook, to be completed ahead of birth. Together, we get realistic about your needs, hold space for vulnerable conversation and set up a road map for you, your partner and your extended network of family and friends to help surround you with support. This is a supportive, collaborative space designed to help families enter the postpartum season feeling prepared, grounded, and less alone.

Postpartum Prep Sessions Include:

The Sessions:

Each session is 3 hours long and takes place either in-person in your home or virtually. The number of sessions you book is entirely up to you. Before our first session you will receive a copy of my Postpartum Planning Workbook which you will be required to fill out with your partner ahead of our first meeting. This will serve as our roadmap to discuss topics like …

  • your vision for this experience 

  • your values in life, birth and parenting

  • exploring personality types & relationship dynamics

  • identify roles & duties of your support team

  • identify and re-assign roles & responsibilities typically held by the birthing parent

  • explore fears around the early postpartum period (with baby, ones self, partner, family, etc)

  • identify actionable ways partner can help quell those worries

  • identify top 3 priorities for the immediate postpartum time

  • touch on previous trauma, PTSD/CPTSD and its relationship to birth & postpartum

  • discuss mental health in the postpartum period, perinatal mood disorders and what to look out for

  • explore nervous system health, responses & grounding practices

  • discuss your plan for handling visitors (I will give you scripts if needed)

  • create a plan for how you will nourish & feed yourself (hint: meal train!)

  • how to find the right pediatrician for you and what questions to ask when interviewing

  • discuss sibling or pet transitions

  • reviewing the Daily Partner Check List as well as Partner Do’s & Don’ts

  • providing education/information on the most common postpartum topics such as:

    • breastfeeding / pumping / bottle feeding

    • safe sleep / co-sleeping

    • baby wearing

    • car seat education

    • circumcision

    • bonding/skin to skin / parent-baby co-regulation

    • wake windows / newborn sleep

  • Identify and complete your Postpartum Resource Plan (this is where you identify who you will call in the event you need extra support from a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Craniosacral Therapist, Mental Health Provider, Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, etc)

Materials & Resources:

  • Your own physical copy of my 35 page Postpartum Planning Workbook to be filled out before the birth (which includes a list of essential postpartum supplies you should register for!)

  • Access to my extensive postpartum resource library covering the most asked about postpartum topics.

  • Access to my list of trusted referrals for complimentary providers (lactation, acupuncture, CST, therapy, massage, etc).

Not Included:

  • on-call availability and/or in-person postpartum support

  • treatments & supplies

  • food, beverages, teas

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