Prepare for Postpartum and Your Newborn / Fourth Trimester Consultation

BEFORE THE BABY COMES, let’s discuss after the baby comes! The postpartum days and weeks are by far the most ignored topic for first parents, which becomes the most commonly expressed regret. HINT: It’s VERY hard to learn new concepts and take in new information when you are sleep deprived, when your baby is noisy and needy, and you are perhaps still in pain and recovering. My midwife families and I are discussing postpartum needs and plans throughout their entire year! And then they marvel at how much smoother their pp is compared to others. Remember, while the birth is just a day or two, parenting never ends! 

This is an essential appointment (or class topic) for pretty much every single family, as a true understanding of mother-baby’s postpartum needs has been generationally lost here in the US. Unfortunately, most hospitals tell mothers to ‘resume normal activities’ upon arriving back home with their newborn! WRONG!

Below are some ideas of the topics you may wish to cover. 

·      What your baby is expecting in the first hours, days and weeks after birth
·      What you need to know about post-partum before you are in it
·      Helping your bottom feel better
·      If you have a caesarean delivery
·      Why keeping your baby warm in the right way is a complete game-changer
·      What to tell the grandparents
·      The really important thing your pediatrician will miss
·      The breastfeeding tricks that mothers LOVE
·      Making more milk (if you need to)
·      The cure for getting babies ‘back to birth weight’
·      How to ask for help
·      The 4 things in your control to lower risk of post-partum depression
·      Beth’s list of parenting books and resources
·      The midwife’s check-list of postpartum essentials to have on hand

What this is: Personalized supplemental care, consultation and education with an experienced midwife professional. I strive to provide insightful, nurturing, creative, and naturopathically-oriented health, parenting and midwifery perspectives. I am a Certified Professional Midwife and Midwife licensed by the State of Michigan, with a special interest in nutrition and natural health approaches. Please see my CV on the About page for my full credentials.

What this is not: This is not primary health care, nor care provided by a physician or therapist. There is no prescribing, or billing of insurance. Actual emergencies should be handled with 911. Please review the Medical Disclaimer found via the link at the bottom of each page.

Appointment times are generally daytimes during the week; a number of evening and weekend appointments are available each month. Beth will call to schedule your appointment, usually reaching you within 2 business days of your purchase.

All consultations are available as phone, Zoom, and Facetime; in person may be available if you are local (SE Michigan, USA). If so, indicate your interest in the ‘comment’ section of your purchase, and when we schedule together we can figure it out.