Postpartum Plan

You’ve planned for your birth. Now let’s plan for life afterwards.

Bringing your baby home is a huge transition, and the practical details can quickly become overwhelming when you’re recovering from birth and adjusting to life with a newborn.

The Fit Midwife Postpartum Plan is a practical, 14-page workbook designed to help you prepare for those first weeks and months, so you’re not trying to figure everything out when you’re already exhausted.

Created to complete before your baby arrives, this workbook helps you turn the things you’ve been thinking about into a clear, personalised plan for your family.

What will you get out of it?

• A clearer division of responsibilities: Decide who will manage feeds, nappy changes, laundry, meals, shopping, household tasks and other daily responsibilities.

• A realistic plan for sleep and rest: Work out who will care for your baby during the day and night, whether you’ll take shifts, and who you can call when you need extra help.

• Boundaries around visitors: Agree how many visitors you want in the first few days and weeks, how long visits should last, and how guests can help rather than add to your workload.

• A ready-made support network: Write down the names and contact details of people who can help in the mornings, evenings and overnight, as well as anyone who could stay for a week or two.

• A practical food plan: List freezer meals, takeaway options, grocery delivery services and the people who can bring you food during your first month.

• A feeding support plan: Record your feeding preferences and identify the midwives, lactation consultants, postpartum doulas or other professionals you may want to contact.

• A plan for the whole household: Organise support for older children and pets, including important routines, care arrangements and ways to help siblings bond with the new baby.

• A personal wellbeing checklist: Identify what helps you feel calm, what brings you joy, what helps you recharge and how your partner can support you.

• Space to protect your relationship: Discuss how you can stay connected as a couple and identify people who could provide childcare so you can spend time together.

• Mental health support before you need it: Identify trusted people to call, local support groups and mental health professionals you can reach out to if you’re struggling emotionally.

• A smoother return to work: Think through childcare options, household responsibilities, your concerns and how to make the transition back to work more manageable.

Why complete a postpartum plan?

When you’re tired, recovering and learning to care for your newborn, even small decisions can feel much harder. Planning ahead gives you an opportunity to discuss expectations, identify gaps in your support and agree on practical arrangements before the pressure is on.

You don’t need to have every answer, and your plan can change as your family’s needs evolve. The aim is to help you feel more prepared, know where to turn for help and avoid leaving everything to be worked out in the moment.

Your postpartum recovery matters. Your wellbeing matters. And you deserve support, too.

Prepare for the fourth trimester with The Fit Midwife Postpartum Plan, and give yourself and your family a practical starting point for life with your new baby.

Refunds

Once the cohort has started, bookings are non-refundable. Before the cohort begins, we may be able to offer a partial refund or credit, depending on the circumstances. Please see our Terms & Conditions for full cancellation and refund details.

Transfer

Life happens. You can transfer your booking once, free of charge, to another cohort taking place within the following 12 months, subject to availability.

If we cancel

If we need to cancel a cohort, you can choose between a full refund or transferring your booking to a future cohort. Your printed workbook is yours to keep either way.