3 Things I wish I'd known as a New Parent
Antenatal Academy • June 8, 2023
Well it is difficult to choose just 3 things I wish I’d known as a new parent!
There are so many things I have learned, some the hard way in my own parenting, and lots more by supporting so many new parents as a postnatal doula.
In our Antenatal Academy classes, we cover a whole range of knowledge and practical skills to take into looking after newborns and your parenting journey.
Most importantly, we want you to know you aren’t alone; parenting can be hard, whilst also being wonderful. Attending our group course will give you the opportunity to begin to build a support network and friendships with other parents-to-be.
Helen Fortes
Antenatal Academy
Postnatal Recovery Matters - Why Making a Postnatal Recovery Plan can be as Important as a Birth Plan For years, new mothers have been under immense pressure to “bounce back” after birth. Too much emphasis has been placed on appearance - how quickly is she back in her old jeans? But who really cares? What matters far more is how supported she has felt. Whether she has been listened to without judgement. Whether she has been nourished, cared for, and gently held during her postnatal recovery. The weeks and months after birth can be emotionally and physically intense. You may be sleep-deprived, your hormones rushing through your body, and your priorities shifting almost overnight. Your body can feel unfamiliar, and there may be a sense of losing who you were before, even as you begin to grow into someone new. This is not a time for rushing. It is a time for slowing down, noticing the small wins, and feeling your way forward, with the right support around you.
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