Have you already taken a childbirth education course? Were you left wondering, “But what about postpartum?” You’re not alone.

Postpartum health is often overlooked after the first 6 weeks. Families are then left to fend for themselves, not knowing what is “normal,” when to seek professional help, or how to involve their community in supporting them. Through my unique lens as a perinatal psychologist and doula, I have distilled some of the most pertinent information about postpartum into this accessible and easy to follow guide. I have included educational material, what to expect, physical and mental health warning signs, and crash courses in lactation and infant care. This resource is intentionally less focused on the baby and more focused on the parent because you, too, deserve to be held. If you have looked at my Birth and Postpartum Guide and wished there was one solely focused on postpartum—this offering is for you.

Whether you are a first time parent or have done this many times before, this guide can support you and your community as you plan for postpartum.