You may have a birth plan, but do you have a plan for AFTER your baby is born? While having a birth plan is great, it's also important to have a postpartum plan for the days and weeks after your baby's birth, also known as the postpartum period. This is a digital download which means it's available instantly and you can view it on your computer or device, you can print it out. Postpartum Planning Made Simple Will Help You… Identify your expectations and preferences ahead of time, and find a tactful way to communicate those with others. Reduce stress by planning for the possible financial implications of maternity leave. Gather some resources into place to help smooth your family’s transition as you welcome your little one. Create a plan for meals, housework, and older siblings after baby’s arrival. Find ways to prioritize your needs during the recovery period. Ask others for help–even if that doesn’t come natural to you! WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE... Money Matters - Worksheets to help decrease the financial stress surrounding your baby's birth. These worksheets will help show you how to maximize savings, decrease expenses, and make a plan that works for your family. Early Days - These worksheets guide you through the process of determining your boundaries, goals and expectations for the early days and weeks after your baby's birth. You will also be able to set up your support network in a way that works for you. This section even includes a wonderful "Request for Help" form that you can give to loved ones (or have your baby shower hostess give it to your guests!), so you can set up as much or as little help as you'd like. Emotional Support - These worksheets help you identify helpful support people and resources to nurture your emotional needs during the postpartum period. Meal Service - In this section, you'll create a plan for managing your meals during the postpartum period. This includes a helpful form you can fill out and give to someone who is setting up meal deliveries for you, as well as ideas for simplifying grocery shopping and planning freezer meals. Feeding Time - In this section, you will identify people and resources who will be helpful during your infant feeding journey. Lists of useful resources are included for your reference. New Normal - This section helps you plan for your new normal after baby's birth, including returning to work, if applicable, as well as finding child care and organizing appointments. This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship to you. If for some reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may receive a refund within 14 days of purchase. Simply email [email protected] with your email receipt.
