POSTPARTUM AWARENESS AND PLANNING
So much thought often goes into the birth the baby and preparing for these amazing events. While this is wonderful and recommended, very often postpartum - after the birth time - has very little preparation or even understanding about the massive changes about to come. A woman’s brain undergoes an incredible adjustment in preparation for caregiving and much of it is permanent! Though crucial to our species high demands for infant/child care and development, this can be a BIG adjustment and shock. Join us to learn about these amazing changes and prepare a Postpartum Plan unique to your needs for recovery, support and connection. Prepare yourself for the physical, emotional and logistic challenges ahead. How does your body recover? How do you fit in sleep? How to choose and eat healthy meals and snacks to help with physical and emotional recovery. What supplies do I really need? Getting support, connecting with others, getting out, normal changes, weird stuff and more! Receive a Postpartum Plan tool and many handouts. Instructor has worked with Parents and as a Postpartum Doula for over 2 decades at MIT and elsewhere.
Note: This class compliments the Postpartum Planning and Support class which is under the Parenting tab. Sign up for both for $59!
Monday June 15, 6:30 - 8:00PM
Wednesday July 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM