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Postpartum information sheet 2026

The document outlines a Postpartum Plan designed to help new parents prepare for the challenges of life with a newborn. It emphasizes the importance of realistic expectations regarding the physical and emotional adjustments after birth, and encourages parents to establish a support network in advance. The plan includes strategies for obtaining rest, meal preparation, breastfeeding support, and managing the transition for older siblings. Authored by Jacqueline Kelleher, an experienced postpartum doula, the document serves as a resource for families to navigate the early months with a baby.

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Begin by filling out the section for support during the early days. Identify individuals who can assist you during the day, evening, and night. Use the provided fields to list their names.
Next, move to the section for building a support network of friends with young babies. List potential friends or neighbors who can relate to your experiences.
In the meal preparation section, specify how many weeks you would like meals prepared after your baby’s birth. List people willing to help and any frozen dishes you plan to prepare in advance.
Complete the breastfeeding support section by identifying supportive friends and local resources such as lactation consultants and breastfeeding groups.
Finally, address older siblings' needs by listing individuals who can spend time with them and activities that will help maintain family bonds.

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What are 5 needs that a mother has during the postnatal period?

As with antenatal care, promoting a healthy lifestyle with good nutrition, detecting and preventing diseases, supporting women who may be experiencing intimate partner violence and ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health including postpartum family planning are key to quality postnatal care.

What does a mom need after giving birth?

The first few days and weeks after delivery are a big adjustment period, and your body needs time to heal, so the most important postnatal essential is adequate rest and hydration. Sleep when you can, keep a water bottle handy and take it slow.

What are the 5 pillars of postpartum?

There are 5 pillars; mindset, reflection, recovery, movement and nutrition. These pillars encompass your emotional and physical wellbeing and provide the support you need in the postpartum period.

What is the 5 5 5 rule for postpartum?

Prepare for the 5-5-5 rule: 5 days in the bed, 5 days on the bed, 5 days near the bed. This gives you a solid two weeks of focused intentional rest. It also helps to get your priorities in order when it comes to those eager visitors. They will get to see the baby, but they dont get to make the rules.

What is the 40 day rule after birth?

The core care that you need to provide to the postnatal mother includes measuring her vital signs at every visit, washing her genital area and checking for tears, blood clots, cervical prolapse and bleeding, helping her to urinate, eat and drink, and giving her micronutrient supplementation (vitamin A, iron and folic