Preparing for Postpartum: Mental Wellness Essentials
Led by a Certified Nurse Midwife, this class is focused on caring for your emotional health in the postpartum period.
Introduction
Why is doing prep for the postpartum important
Pleasant activities
Identifying joy - handout
Decreasing stress
TIPP skills - handout
Cultivating support
Finding support - handout
Communicating your needs with loved ones
Communicating assertively - handout
Foundational communication
Foundational communication - handout
The family state of the union
The family state of the union - handout
Conclusion
Identifying needs - handout
The importance of sleep - handout
“I didn't expect much from this class because my goal was to take three standard classes (childbirth, newborn care and breastfeeding). I was so wrong! This class is a must watch for all parents-to-be. We, as a couple, did all exercises the midwife Lindsay suggested in the class. It helped us so much to prepare for postpartum and taking care of the baby together. We have a plan in place who will be taking care of the baby and when, who will be doing housework, cooking, cleaning, etc. We also planned our self-care time with my partner. I can't recommend this class enough!”
Vivian S.