Birth & Postpartum Planning
Guiding you to plan the birth & postpartum of your dreams.
Thank you for your interest in my birth & postpartum planning services!
Whether you are choosing a pain-med free birthing center birth or are having a scheduled c-section, there are so many choices to make surrounding your birth. Your birth may not go exactly to "plan", but the purpose of "planning" is so that you research and learn about each topic so that you can make an informed decision for yourself and for your baby.
Planning for postpartum is essential as well. Postpartum is unpredictable, and while many women have a blissful and easy transition to motherhood or additional children, studies show that 1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression within the first year after giving birth. Like birth planning, it isn't a plan that will be set in stone. Things will change, but having an outline of already thought out topics will allow you to roll with the punches easier and be aware of your mental health and needs in those first few months.
Whether you are choosing a pain-med free birthing center birth or are having a scheduled c-section, there are so many choices to make surrounding your birth. Your birth may not go exactly to "plan", but the purpose of "planning" is so that you research and learn about each topic so that you can make an informed decision for yourself and for your baby.
Planning for postpartum is essential as well. Postpartum is unpredictable, and while many women have a blissful and easy transition to motherhood or additional children, studies show that 1 in 7 women will experience postpartum depression within the first year after giving birth. Like birth planning, it isn't a plan that will be set in stone. Things will change, but having an outline of already thought out topics will allow you to roll with the punches easier and be aware of your mental health and needs in those first few months.
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Birth Planning
$59 - Private Workshop
$30/person - Group Class You can never really plan your birth. How it plays out - when labor starts, how fast it goes, etc. - is not in your control. So why create a birth plan? A birth plan will allow you to educate yourself around the choices you DO have during your birth and to let your birth team know exactly what you need in order to feel supported and taken care of. During this two-hour session, we will create a personal birth plan that will prepare you for your birth, allow you to become familiar with the pros and cons of each option available to you, and help you create the best possible birth experience for you and your baby.
Plan can be tailored to cesarean sections. |
Postpartum Planning
$59 - Private Workshop
$30/person - Group Class Making plans for the postpartum period is just as important as making a birth plan or planning the nursery. Why do you need to prenatally create a postpartum plan? Postpartum can be unpredictable. Postpartum work can be hard and the postpartum period is generally focused on the baby, not on the mother. During this two-hour session, we will plan out how to prepare for the weeks after birth focusing on nutrition and hydration, support, setting boundaries, relationships, and self care.
Can be tailored for families of multiples. 20% discount applies. |
Questions about Birth & Postpartum Planning?
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What is a Maternal Support Practitioner?
A Maternal Support Practitioner is another term for a "doula". A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. Do I still need a doula if I have a birth plan?
Absolutely! The in-person support is invaluable. I can recommend some awesome doulas if you need help hiring one. |
Is birth planning only for all-natural, vaginal birth?
No way! Every type of birth deserves a "plan" - one where you research your options so you can make an informed decision. Even if you're having a cesarean section, you'll want extra knowledge of what's happening, and that's where planning comes in! |
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.
Jeremiah 1:5
Jeremiah 1:5