Understanding Postpartum & Planning for the Fourth Trimester: 2-week Series

Event Schedule:

December 2024: Thursday, December 5th & 12th, 6-8p

January 2025: By request only, please reach out directly

February 2025: Thursday, February 6th & 13th, 6-8p

March 2025: Thursday, March 6th & 13th, 6-8p

April 2025: Thursday, April 3rd & 10th, 6-8p

May 2025: Thursday, May 1st & 8th, 6-8p

This is a 2-week series, and the price reflects both weeks. No refunds/partial refunds will be given for unattended weeks.

Are you an expectant parent filled with both excitement and apprehension about the upcoming arrival of your little one? Do you worry about navigating the physical and emotional changes of postpartum recovery? If so, this comprehensive postpartum planning class is designed to help you confidently embrace this transformative phase of your life.

During pregnancy, we are so focused on the birth itself that not much thought goes into what would come after - POSTPARTUM. The postpartum period is a time of immense change and challenge, both physically and emotionally. That's why this class was created! We want you to THRIVE in parenthood, not just survive it.

Meticulously crafted to provide you with the knowledge and strategies you need to:

Realistic expectations: I’ll go over postpartum education, setting you up for a realistic understanding of what to expect.

Physical recovery: Learn about common postpartum changes, healing timelines, and effective strategies for promoting physical comfort and well-being.

Emotional wellness: Explore topics like managing mood swings, building resilience, and prioritizing self-care in the midst of new parenthood.

Building a support network: Discover the importance of creating a strong village around you, learn how to effectively delegate tasks, and identify valuable resources in your community.

Creating a postpartum plan: We'll walk you through the process of crafting a personalized roadmap for your fourth trimester, ensuring your needs and priorities are met.

This class will give you the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the postpartum period with confidence. Here is an overview of what you will leave over this 2-week series:

• The Importance of Planning for Postpartum
• What to Expect Postpartum
• Postpartum Wellness & Recovery
• The Road to Recovery
• Autonomic & Sympathetic Nervous System
• Postpartum Nutrition
• Nutrition Resources
• Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
• Mental Health Resources

• The Adjustment Period
• Relationship Pressures
• Sex
• Physical Fitness
• Returning to Work
• Childcare Options

• Your Ideal Postpartum
• Topics to Consider
• Creating your support team
• Checklists
• Preparing Postpartum and/or breastfeeding stations

Q&A Opportunity at the end of each class, plus an extra 30 minute video call with the host if you have questions later on!

Invest in a Smooth and Empowered Transition into Parenthood!

Enroll in our postpartum planning class today and embark on a journey of informed preparation, confident self-care, and empowered parenthood. Embrace the transformative power of knowledge and navigate the postpartum phase with grace and resilience.

Want to expand your knowledge and preparedness to include chest/breastfeeding? Register for Baby's First Feeds: A Prenatal Chest/Breastfeeding Preparation Class. In this comprehensive class, participants will explore the following key areas:

• Chest/Breast Anatomy and Physiology
• Latching Techniques
• Feeding Cues and Timing
• Overcoming Challenges
• Supplementation
• Partner Involvement
• If you register for Baby's First Feeds (MUST REGISTER FIRST, ANY DATE), you will receive a $20 discount code for Understand Postpartum & Planning for the Fourth Trimester

Host or Publisher San Diego Breastfeeding Center