The postpartum time can be an overwhelming one. Bringing baby home is so special, and it’s also a big change. Creating a postpartum plan helps families anticipate the physical, emotional, and logistical needs of the postpartum period, ensuring that mothers and families receive the support they need for recovery and adjustment. The process of creating a plan can provide clarity, preparation, and peace of mind during a potentially challenging time. In a postpartum planning session, I can help you identify:

• Key resources and tangible supports, such as help with meals, household tasks, and baby care;

• What helps you cope and makes you feel like yourself during times of overwhelm;

• Strategies for protecting and maximizing sleep during the newborn days (and beyond);

• Ways you and your partner can support one another in meeting your needs and maintaining self-care;

• Realistic expectations of yourself and others during the postpartum period.