Early Postpartum - Preparation Pack
The Beyond The Bump postpartum preparation pack was created by a midwife specifically for those planning or about to embark on their new parenting journey in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
This pack of information cards contains realistic tips, hints and topics that will support you in preparing for those first weeks of having a newborn and transitioning to becoming a new parent.
The aim is to provide you with tools to empower and prepare you for your postpartum period.
Contents:
- 1 x set of A6 cards, 26 sides of information
- 1x Quick reference sheet, 3xA6 size double sided fold out for the first week post birth. This reference sheet is a day by day list of things to keep in mind and keep your expectations at a realistic level for that ever important first week of parenting. It is made to stand up on a table or couch arm for easy access and quick review. Keep it near your baby feeding spot or somewhere in easy reach.
Topics:
-Preparing for pregnancy, birth and beyond
-Birth and post birth plan
-It’s okay not being okay, trauma
-The ‘scary’ stuff
-Safe sleep and Safer Co-sleeping
-Sleep postpartum
-Postpartum body recovery
-Perineal tears
-After vaginal birth/after caesarean
-The new you /us
-Things to consider when the midwife completes care
-The non birthing parent/ other mum
-Tips for dads/non birthers
-What do I actually need
-Your village
-The normal new parent
-The normal newborn
Disclaimer:
Beyond The Bump Navigating your early postpartum prep pack is created for educational purposes only. The information in the cards should be used as a tool to help your own learning and processing. This information does not replace medical advice. It is not a substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional and is not intended to replace any medication, diagnose or cure any condition.
Always consult your LMC midwife, obstetrician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding your own pregnancy and yourself and your baby.