Life With Baby
Planning Session
Life With Baby Planning Session
For pregnancy and postpartum support
Rate - $125 for 50 minute session + Life With Baby Workbook
Service includes the following:
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50 minute virtual session with certified Perinatal Mental Health Coach
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Customized session with birthing parent AND partner/support person
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Life With Baby Workbook - this will be the template and guide to create your written plan. It will be directly shipped to you prior to your session
What is a Mental Health Plan?
A perinatal mental health plan is a written document to help prepare the birthing parent AND the partner/support person for the emotional changes during pregnancy and postpartum.
Often during pregnancy, so much time and effort is dedicated to preparing for the delivery of baby (reading books, attending birth/feeding/newborn care classes, etc.) And once the baby arrives the needs of parents are easily forgotten. The postpartum period can be a vulnerable time with so many changes, both physically and emotionally. The best way to prepare for this time is to have a plan.
In a Life With Baby planning session, you will learn the best ways to emotionally prepare for the arrival of your baby, and the change of life that follows. We will work together to create a written mental health plan for both the birthing parent, and the partner/support person for the most critical areas during your the postpartum time including sleep, nutrition, support and self care.
Ideally, a mental health plan would be created during pregnancy in the 2nd or 3rd trimester. However, it is never too late! A plan also can be created after baby is born.
Available nationwide in the United States & Canada.
Who Needs a Pregnancy/Postpartum Mental Health Plan?
Everyone expecting a baby!
Building a mental health plan is a necessity, not a luxury before baby arrives.
It is a continuation of care from pregnancy and childbirth.
A mental health plan is especially important for people that need the following:
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Support preparing birthing parent and/or partner for the adjustments of parenthood
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Having a baby after experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety after a previous baby
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A parent with a history of anxiety, depression or trauma
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Support after experiencing a loss, fertility treatment, adoption or surrogacy
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Coping strategies to ease anxiety, depression or racing thoughts
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Creating a mind and body connection for greater confidence
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Empowering your partner/support person
Topics Discussed During Your
Life With Baby Session:
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Practical coping tools for functioning every day while feeling sleep deprived, overwhelmed, stressed
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The realities of pregnancy physical pains and postpartum recovery
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What to expect the first 40 days after baby arrives
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Balancing hormonal shifts and the Baby Blues
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) - what they look like, risk factors, and action plan
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Managing expectations, fears, and external pressures
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Preparing for the unexpected
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Affirmations, mantras, and self-love to build your confidence
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Partner tips for support and care
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Plus any additional needs/concerns based on your individual situation, it's customized for YOU!
Mental Health Coaching sessions are incredibly helpful for
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Parents that need help quickly (no waitlists - get scheduled within days, not weeks/months)
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Extra support in between therapy sessions
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Busy parents that prefer virtual sessions
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Wanting help but do not know where to start