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Postpartum Doula Practice Topics 
Practice Topics:
The Postpartum Plan
While the arrival of a new baby (or babies) is a time of great joy and excitement, many new parents are unprepared for the changes that the lack of sleep, recovery from the birth experience, and having an additional family member can have upon their lives and home. Due to a lack of experience with babies and an unrealistic exposure to life with an infant through television, commercials and movies, many parents find themselves under-prepared for the weeks and months following the birth of their baby. They may be under the impression that, while they might need help for a week or two, things will then calm down and they can settle back into their lives – only now with a baby.
The reality is that the adjustment, both physical and emotional, lasts with some intensity for the first three months following birth, and any parent of a baby or toddler will tell you that the challenges do not end there. The Postpartum Plan is designed to help new parents to have realistic expectations of their early months with a baby, and to set up their support network in advance. This can have a tremendous impact on the postpartum experience, because the parents will be able to avoid the stresses that fatigue, poor nutrition, and a sense of isolation can cause.
Investing time in making plans before the birth of the baby can be an enjoyable part of the anticipation of what life will be like with your new little one. Enjoy!
The Postpartum Plan
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