What does postpartum coaching look like?
No matter how much work you put in or how many books you read, nothing can really prepare you for the drastic changes that go along with the fourth trimester. Every new parent deserves more postpartum support than the standard care offered in the United States. As a postpartum coach, I help you learn what support options are out there, assist in determining what kind of support you need, and then advocate with you side-by-side for that support. As your coach, I am not here to tell you that there is only one way to do things. There is no right way - there is only the right way for your family.
I provide new parents with a safe and intentional space to work through all of the transitions that come during the birthing year. I will guide you through these changes while empowering you to find your strengths and recognize where you want to ask for support. I will provide tools and resources to help you with your body, your mentality, your spirituality, your relationships, and your identity as you step into the next phase of your life. As you learn who you are as a parent, a partner, or a support individual in the postpartum phase, I will be here to hold your hand. Together, we will navigate and heal through your unprecedented motherhood.
A postpartum coach is a great fit if:
You want to prepare for life after baby
You are a first time parent
You are returning to work after parental leave
You are transitioning to being a stay at home parent
You are adding a sibling to the family
You are fostering or adopting a child
You need support through the changes of parenthood
You need to process your birth experience
You are struggling mentally or emotionally to cope with all the changes
You want to find your identity again after becoming a parent
You want to improve your relationship and/or marriage
You want support sorting through the newborn struggles of sleep, feeding, development, and more
It takes a village to raise a parent. Your village might include:
Postpartum Coach
OB/Midwife
Doula
Chiropractor
Acupuncturist
Physical therapist
Pelvic floor specialist
Lactation consultant
Therapist/Counselor
Pediatrician
Infant Sleep Consultant
Newborn Care Specialist