07/14/2025
Someone asked me,
âWhatâs one thing you wish all expecting parents knew?â
Here it is:
đŁď¸ Donât wait until youâre in survival mode to plan for postpartum.
The newborn stage is beautiful and hard. Youâre healing, learning to feed your baby, adjusting to new roles, and running on broken sleep. Itâs a lot.
Hereâs what I wish every parent did before baby arrives:
đ Set up a simple meal train
đď¸ Block off time to rest, even if itâs just 30 minutes a day
đ§ź Ask for help with chores (yes, make a list for visitors!)
đź Learn about feeding and whatâs ânormalâ newborn behavior
đ§ Choose one or two people you trust for emotional support
đ Hire or line up postpartum help if youâre able, whether thatâs a doula, therapist, family member, or friend
You deserve to feel supported, prepared, and less alone in this season.
Itâs okay to ask for help. Itâs okay not to love every minute.
You are enough just as you are.
If you want help planning your postpartum, Iâve got you.
DM me or check out Beyondbumpmamas.com for resources.