WHAT IS THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD?


“The Postpartum period begins immediately after the birth of a child, can sometimes be referred to as the 4th trimester.”


As well as it being an incredibly special time the postpartum period can host many challenges. It is no secret that it can take both mum and baby a while to adjust to their new life and feeling overwhelmed and out of your depth is quite natural.

While you are recovering physically and adapting to caring for your new born, support through this period is a necessity. Nobody will have all the answers for you and yes, it is true, you must learn on the job but there has got to be a better solution to helping you navigate through this period than frantically googling every day. This is where Its Motherhood comes in!

The aim of our 'Navigating Postpartum' course is to provide you with the essential information all new mums need (or may not necessarily know they will need) in those early days, weeks and months after giving birth. Knowledge is power and being informed of the potential challenges you may face and how to overcome them can only be a positive! We want to alleviate as much of the strain as possible and in turn promote good mental health.

Don't look at this course and as an educational lesson look at it as a handy guide to staying positive and informed during the challenging period that is the 4th trimester! To put the course together we have selected eight excellent professionals who are extremely credible within their field. Listen to our lovely professionals talking to you in a light-hearted way. They will be sure to uplift you and hopefully make you realise that this can be the most rewarding journey if you allow it to be.

Whether this is your first or fourth baby, sit back, relax and let our course provide you with the tools you need for the journey ahead with your new born for a small one off fee of £35.00




WHAT'S INCLUDED?


The course is split into 9 separate workshops, led by our experts. Each workshop is made up of specific topics with a video clip for each. Workshops include:


  • Let's Talk Early Days & Weeks with Cheryl O'Reilly - Qualified Midwife


  • Let's Talk Infant Feeding with Sarah McKie - Qualified Midwife & Feeding Specialist


  • Let's Talk Sleep with Maria White - Certified Sleep Consultant


  • Let's Talk Physical Recovery with Sarah Norris - Qualified Physiotherapist


  • Let's Talk Mental Health with Dionne Grogan - Qualified Health Visitor & Maternal Mental Health Specialist


  • Let's Talk 6 Week Check Up with Cheryl O'Reilly - Qualified Midwife


  • Let's Talk Relationships with Charlotte Harrison - Qualified Counsellor


  • Let's Talk Nutrition with Hannah Whittaker - Qualified Dietitian


  • Yoga, Pilates & Meditation with Harriet Grace Yale - Qualified Instructor & Women's Health Physiotherapist


PLUS

MEET THE EXPERTS

Cheryl O’Reilly is a Midwife working for Private Midwifes. Cheryl spent 25 years working in the NHS before she moved on to provide one to one care in the private sector. She works very closely with mums both pre-natal and post-natal. Cheryl's mantra is she provides the level of care to her women, that she would want her daughter or any other family member to receive.

Sarah McKie is a qualified Midwife and Feeding Specialist. Sarah has worked in the NHS for over 20 Years. One of her main roles is supporting mums with their feeding journey. Sarah is also the co-founder of a private practice called Infannts. Infannts help diagnose babies with Tongue Tie and they also carry out the Tongue Tie procedure. What Sarah does not know about feeding is not worth knowing!

Maria White is a certified sleep consultant, qualified nurse and NHS health visitor. Maria also runs her own business called mybabymymummy where she offers gentle sleep advice to parents for babies aged 0 to 3 years old. Maria completed several sleep consultant courses before finding the one that taught techniques that suited her parenting style.

Sarah Norris from The Physiotherapy Centre is extremely passionate about women’s pelvic health. Sarah owns and runs two centres in Liverpool and has recently launched the Natal Project which promotes the importance of good pelvic health in new mums. Sarah aims to raise as much awareness on the subject as possible.

Dionne Grogan is a NHS Health Visitor and has a background in neonatal nursing. She also has extensive experience in supporting women both in the antenatal and postnatal period with their mental health. Most recently Dionne has been supporting women with severe mental health illnesses in mother and baby units. After having her second baby Dionne set up her own business called Drops of Gold, which is a colostrum harvesting service for mums to be.

Charlotte Harrison has a Masters of Art in Clinical Counselling and has been practicing for over 3 years. Charlotte has also worked in conjunction with The Mind Map Company. The reason for her getting into counselling was due to her attending counselling herself and seeing how beneficial it can be for your mental health.

Hannah Whittaker is a Paediatric Dietitian for the NHS. Hannah set up her own business called Bump2Baby Nutrition where she offers maternal and paediatric advice. Hannah is keen to help as many women as possible during pregnancy and postpartum to help them gain the knowledge they need about nutrition.

Harriet Grace Yale, is a qualified instructor and women's health physiotherapist working for the NHS. Harriet also works privately with the Physiotherapy Centre and features on the Natal Project. Harriet has a strong interest in women’s health and really enjoys helping women regain their strength after having a baby through Yoga and Pilates.

TESTIMONIALS




Frequently Asked Questions


  • When should I purchase the course?

Ideally you will purchase this course when you are pregnant during your 3rd trimester. However, dont worry if you have passed this it will still be extremely useful to purchase any time before your baby reaches 6 weeks old.

  • Why should I purchase this course?

We have provided you with several invaluable services all in one place. Resources that can be used well beyond the 4th trimester. Exercise routines and meditation techniques make the course much more than your average antenatal class.

  • Should my partner watch the course with me?

This is optional, however we do think it would be beneficial for your partner to watch the course as well, if possible. The mental health section has a video aimed at partners/somebody from your support network.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

You will be able to access the course for 12 months from the date of purchase.

  • What if I change my mind and require a refund?

Once you have purchased the course, if for some reason you decide that it is not beneficial as long as you have viewed less than 20% you will receive a full refund. You must notify us via [email protected] within 14 days in order to qualify for a refund. We would also appreciate your feedback when submitting your request.


DISCLAIMER


The advice offered throughout this course has been confirmed to be correct at the time of filming (December 2020).

The course is not intended to replace any medical guidance you have been given from your midwife, health visitor or other medical professional.

It is extremely important that you contact your midwife, health visitor or GP if you or your baby are experiencing any long term issues that may be mentioned within the course.

All of our professionals hold the relevant insurance needed to provide you with the advice and guidance that they offer throughout the course.