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You're fully prepared for that special day with your nursery all set, bags packed & birth plan printed but what happens next?
This "nesting" or "laying in period" is just as important to prepare for, if not MORE!
"The way we take care of ourselves during this time affects us for the next 40 years", said Yogi Bhajan
In our groups together we will learn the essentials for postpartum recovery including but not limited to:
healthy foods and lifestyle habits
postpartum support
connecting with your partner
how to make your own recovery products
picking your perfect support team
the core principals of self care
the best ways to support the new mama as a partner
vaginal & cesarean delivery, how to plan & recover
healing our body back into wholeness through self love & care
re-birthing ourselves
and much more....
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The (after)Birth Plan Outline:
Day 1
Preparing the Nest
What is Nesting? Different cultures. Why it is so important.
What to expect: How your body will feel and look. Mood.
House guest- help instead of host. How couples can support one another.
Take home: Create a nesting plan
Nutrition
We will take a look at foods that nurture mama & baby. The foods, herbs, oils & teas that help boost or balance milk supply.
Why warm foods are so important.
Take home: Meal plan
Caring for You
This is the most important class of them all! Why because caring for yourself 1st allows you to give back to your little one.
Traditional postpartum healing methods & rituals.
How your partner can care for themselves as well.
Sitz baths, belly binding, abdominal massage, herbal teas, belly oils, vaginal steam baths, spiritual bathing, moxibustion
Take Home: Sitz Bath
Day 2
Caring for You Pt.2
Planning & aftercare for a Vaginal & Cesarean delivery.
Preventing uterine prolapse, mastitis, diastasis recti, engorgement, low milk flow, postpartum depression and so on…
Take Home: learn breast & perineal massage
Deep Dive: Releasing any Blockages
What’s holding you back from birthing to your FULLEST potential?
We will debunk the birthing myths while finding our power to say NO to those that think they know best.
Find your way back to your OWN birth to release any birth trauma that you may still be carrying.
Graduation & Integration
Congratulations, you’ve made it through the ABP with more tools, wisdom and community… Now let’s celebrate!
Take Home: Certificate, phone numbers & a full belly!
I suggest you start after 20 weeks of pregnancy to better retain the information.
Deposit $30 single or $50 couple or
Paid in FULL $160 single or $270 couple (there are no refunds for a missed pre-paid class but you may drop into a future class)
*This class is open to the LGBTQ community & single parents. Feel free to bring a friend or support person to join in on the fun!