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Prepare for Postnatal
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items Useful resources and items to help you plan and prepare for a restful postnatal/postpartum period
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Food
A good alternative if you don't have a meal train set up for you. Ask friends/family/colleagues to contribute towards getting this set up collectively instead of individual gifts (you won't need all the baby grows they'd give you anyway…)
Meals For New Parents | UK New Parents Food Delivery | COOK
Handy site to get organised with a meal train - set one up yourself or ask somebody to set one up on your behalf.
MealTrain - Organize Meal Support in Minutes
A little bit more work involved than having pre-made meals dropped to your door, but definitely takes the mental strain away from meal planning with a new baby! Discount vouchers usually available too 👌
HelloFresh: #1 Recipe Box Delivery Service | Dinner is Solved
I am a huge fan of medicinal mushrooms, they are incredibly nourishing and the best thing about this blend for me is the lions mane, which helps alleviate the brain fog that so often accompanies the early weeks of parenting.
Earth Hug Mushroom Hot Chocolate
Useful items
Stretchy slings are so useful in the early days, allowing you to stay close to baby and have your hands free. Even more indispensable if you have older children to care for too! (Tip: stretchy slings are often listed on eBay and Vinted as babies outg...
Freerider Co. Baby Sling
A fav stretchy sling of mine. I borrowed one from the local sling library - this is by far the cheapest way to acquire slings and gives you the chance to test different types and brands and find one that suits you. It's also a great way to boost conf...
Boba Wrap Baby Carrier
Preparatory reading
If you only read one book, make it this one! Great all rounder - beautiful (and emotional!) writing on this sacred time, plus delicious, restorative recipes. Perfect gift for parents-to-be
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing
I made this to help you plan your ideal postpartum period. 40+ questions and journaling prompts to help you reflect, dream and organise!
Postnatal Planner | Self-Guided Journal for the Postpartum Period | Fourth Trimester Workbook