why a postpartum plan is just as important as a birth plan

The nursery is stocked with diapers and wipes, you’ve been listening to the hypnobirthing tapes on repeat, and the contraction counter app is downloaded to your phone – now what? When it comes to preparing for baby, so much of the attention is put onto the birth and buying all the essential items, we forget to prepare for the physical and emotional changes that come along with such a major life transition.

Preparing for what happens after baby is just as important as preparing for how they enter the world. The fact is creating your postpartum experience prenatally only leads to a more positive experience after birth. I recently shared my tips for creating your own postpartum plan over at Mother Muse Magazine. Click the button below to access the article.