The fourth trimester begins with the birth of your baby and is a unique period of adjustment in family life. Birth recovery, bonding, breastfeeding, lack of sleep, stress, learning, integration, healing, and all the emotions are part of the first twelve weeks.

This class covers the changes, challenges, strategies and practical tools that help parents plan ahead, as well as local resources for parents to find support if and when they need it.

You will learn:

• What to expect in the first few weeks

• Tips for partner support, and the kind of support that partners themselves need

• Warming foods that are easy to digest, build blood and milk, and support recovery

• Setting expectations and boundaries for family and community members, and how to communicate what you need

• Relaxation and self-regulation techniques that calm frazzled nerves and frazzled babies

• Common challenges that arise, simple approaches to address them, and helpful resources, including bodyworkers, lactation consultants, nutrition, and more

• How to find and connect with community

• Community resources for lactation support, emotional wellness, and practical assistance in the postpartum

$40 per birthing parent and their partner or support person. To register, please contact krystina@barakabirth.com