Postpartum Cheat Sheet - Free Download
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Birth and being a new parent is a BIG shift in your life. Before the big day, you'll want to have set out your plan on night support - are you taking turns with your partner for certain tasks? How are you feeding baby? Whos feeding you? Do you have meals in the freezer? Your secret code to say you want your visitors to leave etc.. map out your preferences and plans so you and your partner are on the same page (literally) before your running off no sleep. Compiled by our friends at Viva La Vulva.
The first days and weeks of newborn life can be a whirlwind. The transition to motherhood brings all sorts of unexpected feelings, decisions and big life adjustments (we like to call this Matrescense). All while your body is healing and you are working out how to keep a tiny human alive! Like... no pressure or anything. Trust us, make it easier for yourself by thinking about your postpartum preferences BEFORE your bundle of cute arrives earth side.
So what is a postpartum preference plan and why do I need one? You’ve got your birth plan and you’ve got your ‘what you need for baby’ checklist, but what about YOU and how you will heal and get enough rest postpartum? Have you thought about this yet? Considering your postpartum preferences are just as important as your birth preferences. Knowing, communicating and advocating for yourself ahead of time is the best form of self care that there is! It will empower you and alleviate stress if/when things get tough. All postpartum journeys are completely unique! We don’t ask mama what she needs to rest, recover and adjust into her new role as a mother often enough!
Viva La Vulva have put together a postpartum preferences cheat sheet - that you can download and fill out. They've included things to think about before your baby arrives to make sure you go into your fourth trimester (and beyond) as prepared as you can be.
Some of these things may not apply and some will, take what works for you and leave what doesn’t! We want your postpartum healing journey to be a good one, no matter what comes your way. Mama, you got this!