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Postpartum Classes
Support and preparation for the transition after birth
The postpartum period, often referred to as the fourth trimester, is a time of profound change, healing, and adjustment. While much of pregnancy focuses on preparing for birth, it’s just as important to prepare for the days, weeks, and months after baby arrives.
Our postpartum care classes are designed to support you and your family. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or expanding your family, this space is dedicated to your physical recovery, emotional well-being, relationships, and overall adjustment to life with a newborn.
Benefits of Attending a Postpartum Class
- Gain realistic expectations for what postpartum life may look like
- Learn tools to ease physical and emotional recovery
- Build confidence through knowledge and planning
- Strengthen communication and connection with your partner or support team
- Develop a personalized plan for rest, nourishment, and support
- Feel less alone and more empowered during the early days of parenting
What can Participants Expect to Learn
- Our classes focus on real-world guidance to help families feel prepared for the transition after birth. Topics may include:
- What to expect physically after birth, including healing and breast care
- Strategies for rest, nutrition, and replenishing your energy
- Navigating mood shifts, identity changes, and mental wellness
- Creating space for bonding and self-compassion
- Partner communication and relationship support
- Planning for realistic, sustainable postpartum care
- This is not a newborn care class—it’s a class for you.
About the Instructor
Our postpartum care classes are taught by an experienced, certified postpartum doula and educator who has supported countless families through the fourth trimester. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, your instructor creates a safe space for learning, reflection, and meaningful discussion. You’ll leave feeling supported and more confident about your postpartum journey. READ MORE
Courses
Strong Start: Preparing for Postpartum Life
Welcoming a new baby is joyful, and it’s also a big adjustment. This class focuses on the real transition to life after birth for parents, beyond diaper changes and baby care. You’ll gain knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate physical healing, emotional shifts, and relationship changes during the postpartum period.
This is not a newborn care class. It’s a class for you.
In this class, we’ll explore:
- What to expect physically after birth for mom, including healing and breast care
- Nutrition and rest strategies to support recovery and energy
- Emotional and mental wellness for both parents: mood shifts, identity, and self-compassion
- Creating space to bond with and love your baby
- Tools to support communication and connection with your partner
- Planning ahead for realistic support and self-care
Who Should Attend: Expectant parents (ideally in the 2nd or 3rd trimester) who want a smoother, more supported transition into postpartum life.
- Interactive Elements:
- Real-time Q&A
- Group discussions for shared experiences and peer support
- Hands-on practice of comfort and recover measures
- Strategies for navigating the 4th Trimester
Class Duration
One 3hr Session
Format
In-person, Virtual, Private
Start your parenting journey with clarity, compassion, and a strong foundation for you and your
family.
Contact Information
- For questions, feel free to email us at debbie@babymatters.org
- Visit our Contact Us page for more details on private classes or to inquire about special accommodations