POSTPARTUM PLANNING CIRCLE
So much thought and time is spent on gathering information and becoming informed in the lead up to the birth, but so often, much less time is dedicated to planning for the fourth trimester. Your needs as a newborn mother as just as important as a newborn baby and you too need to protect your space, just like you would your baby. How will you manage visitors and their expectations? Who is going to do the cooking and other domestic tasks while you rest and recover? How will you keep your cup full while you give so much to a new little human?
While there are so many unknowns in the world of birth, babies and parenting, there is a lot to be said for preparing for what is known and in your control. If you feel safe, heard and supported during this vulnerable time you have a much higher chance of a peaceful postpartum.
This doesn’t mean prepare for every possible scenario (particularly from a place of fear) more simply; have some ideas, be open to change and be flexible around how things might unfold.
Coming together as women, feeling as though we can share our fears, ideas, plans can help us feel informed and prepared. Often done as individual consultations, Hollie is now offering a postpartum planning circle, where you can consider your needs with others.
During this 90 min session, we will take time to educate, prepare and explore some of the things that can be helpful to consider as you prepare for your fourth trimester. Things such as changing relationships, village building, visitors and setting boundaries, nourishing your mind and body, resources and contact gathering. This session will help you focus on what’s most important to you and what will best serve you as a newly born mother.
Over several weeks of attending this group session you will have;
Developed clear intentions for your Fourth Trimester/Post Partum period
Developed specific goals, and tasks to form a personalised action plan to support your Fourth Trimester
Identified supports and resources to develop a birth healing plan
Developed connections and support from other women also on their pregnancy/ planning Fourth trimester journey.
Postpartum Planning Circles run every week, Thurs at 10.30 (after Pregnancy Yoga)
Commencing on 6 September. Group sessions $25 each.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Places Limited. Bookings Essential. Book Online.
There are options for these to be completed as a individual session with Hollie if desired, and you are able to make a booking online for this or the group, should you be interested.