Plan for a smooth postpartum transition

Many people have heard of, and written their birth plans and a postpartum plan is just as important. Regardless of whether you are concerned about postpartum mood disorders it is important to identify resources for mom and the rest of the family.

Postpartum Support Williamsburg has written a starter form to help you plan for the enormous changes your entire family with undergo during the postpartum period. I recommend using this form to guide several conversations between mom, partner, close family, friends, extended friends and family, and your birth team. Talk through these questions with your OB, midwife, doula, and pediatrician - they may know of additional resources in your locality.

Plan for a smooth postpartum transition. You know you will be tired and even when things go well, having already talked through who your additional resources are makes finding help easier.

And if you didn't do this before baby was born, it isn't too late. I recommend moms do this at any point when they need to find additional support.

Click the link to find the starter form: Your Family's Positive Postpartum Plan