You spent months preparing for baby postpartum.
You took a birth class.
You stocked up on pads and other postpartum supplies.
You picked out the perfect baby gear.
You ordered your breast pump.
You are ready for this baby.
But what have you done to get YOU ready for postpartum?
The part where you're crying and you don't even know why.
The part where you feel on top of the world one minute and then wonder what the hell you were thinking the next.
The part where your partner is standing right there and somehow you have never felt more alone.
The part where everyone keeps asking about the baby and nobody is asking about you.
What are you doing to prepare for that part?
What are you doing to prepare for that part?
of women wish they had known more about postpartum mental health before giving birth. Not after. Before.
of moms said they weren’t prepared for the postpartum period
of moms think new mothers are not sufficiently supported by our society (and they are right…but we are trying to change at Matricentric Health & Well Care).
of moms would tell other new moms they should spend time preparing for their own recovery after giving birth.
Because here's what we know…
70%
88%
95%
90%
The gap between what you expect
and what actually happens
is where the unnecessary suffering lives.
This program closes that gap —
before you're in it.
Practically Prepared Postpartum is an evidence-informed preparation program for families who want to enter the postpartum period with clear eyes, a real plan, and the knowledge to advocate for themselves.
Real preparation for the
real postpartum.
No sugar-coating. No glossing over the hard parts. Just honest, clinical, and compassionate guidance on what your body, mind, and relationships are actually going to go through, and what you can do about it.
What we cover:
Physical Recovery
What healing actually looks like — from birth injuries to sleep deprivation to hormonal shifts — and how to support your body.
Emotional Changes
Mood fluctuations, identity shifts, grief, joy, rage — all of it is in range. You'll know what's normal and when to get support.
Matrescence
The transformation of becoming a mother is real, profound, and under-acknowledged. You'll enter it prepared, not blindsided.
Transition to Parenthood
Relationships shift. Priorities shift. You'll have language and frameworks for navigating it all together.
Support Planning
Who does what, when, and how, the practical logistics for building the village you actually need around you.
Partner Roles
Concrete tools for partners to show up meaningfully, not just with good intentions, but with real action.
Real preparation for the real postpartum.
From someone who has been on both sides of it.
Real preparation for the real postpartum.
From someone who has been on both sides of it.
I'm not a wellness influencer who read a few books and blogs and used AI to build a course. I’m a:
Mother of four
Certified nurse midwife
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Reproductive Psychiatric NP
Maternal Sexual Health Counselor
Motherhood & Matrescence Coach
And I have spent 14 years as a clinician supporting mothers through the postpartum period — the physical wreckage, the emotional tidal waves, the identity shift nobody warned them about, and the relationships straining under the weight of a new baby.
I have sat across from thousands of postpartum people who said the same thing:
I had no idea.
I thought I'd figure it out.
Why is this SO hard.
I thought I was prepared.
They weren't. And it wasn't their fault.
Nobody gave them what you're about to get in this program.
Who this is for?
You don't have to be struggling to need this. You don't have to be a first-time parent. You don't have to be anxious or high-risk or have a complicated history.
You just have to be someone who wants to know what's actually coming and how to really prepare.
This program is for you if:
You're pregnant and you want to take action to lower your risk of postpartum depression and anxiety.
You've been through postpartum before and you know there were gaps, things you didn't see coming, things you weren't told and wish you had known and been told to prepare for.
You want your partner to understand what really happens in the postpartum period, learn how they can provide amazing support to you, and not have to figure it out on their own.
You're planning to do this without a partner, and you need a different kind of infrastructure.
You've taken a birth class and realized it didn’t include much for preparing for anything beyond the immediate postpartum period.
You're the kind of person who does the research, makes the plan, and wants to feel as ready as possible.
You want your support people (partner, family, friends) to actually understand what you need and how they can actually help.
You believe that how you're cared for in this season matters, not just for the baby, but for you. You are a person undergoing one of the most significant transitions of your life, and you deserve preparation, support, and care that reflects that.
Two ways to prepare.
Choose your format:
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A one-time, 2-hour group class that prepares families for the realities of postpartum — recovery, emotional changes, support planning, and the transition into parenthood. Clear, practical, and designed so you're not caught off guard after birth.
One-time session, 2 hours
Group format — learn alongside other families
Partner/support person welcome and encouraged
Includes:
Guided curriculum covering postpartum recovery, emotional changes, matrescence, support planning, partner roles, and the transition to parenthood
Participant workbook to keep and reference
Q&A time with a Nurse Midwife Women’s Health & Psych NP
$80 per family
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A four-session, 1:1 preparation program — 75 minutes each — offering individualized support and planning tailored to your specific needs, concerns, and family structure. This is postpartum preparation built entirely around you.
4 private sessions, 75 minutes each
Fully individualized to your needs
Partners included in relevant sessions
Includes:
4 private sessions, 75 minutes each
Fully individualized to your needs
Partners included in relevant sessions
Personalized postpartum recovery and support plan
Matrescence preparation coaching
Real-life logistics planning for your family structure
Participant workbook tailored session by session
Who this is for
You're pregnant and want to feel genuinely prepared for the first year and beyond postpartum
Your OB visits are rushed and lack any form of education or information about postpartum and how to prepare.
You've heard postpartum is hard and you want real information, not just reassurance.
You're a partner who wants to actually understand what's coming and how to help.
You're preparing for a second (or third) baby and you know the first time left gaps.
You want support from a postpartum and Matrescence expert, who understands the importance of postpartum preparation.
$480
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A one-time, 2-hour group class that prepares families for the realities of postpartum — recovery, emotional changes, support planning, and the transition into parenthood. Clear, practical, and designed so you're not caught off guard after birth.
One-time session, 2 hours
Group format — learn alongside other families
Partner/support person welcome and encouraged
Includes:
Guided curriculum covering postpartum recovery, emotional changes, matrescence, support planning, partner roles, and the transition to parenthood
Participant workbook to keep and reference
Q&A time with a Nurse Midwife Women’s Health & Psych NP
$95 per family
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A four-session, 1:1 preparation program — 75 minutes each — offering individualized support and planning tailored to your specific needs, concerns, and family structure. This is postpartum preparation built entirely around you.
4 private sessions, 75 minutes each
Fully individualized to your needs
Partners included in relevant sessions
Includes:
Personalized postpartum recovery and support plan
Matrescence coaching and identity work
Real-life logistics planning for your family structure
Participant workbook tailored session by session
$480 total · 4 sessions
Who this is for
You're in the right place if…
You're pregnant and want to feel genuinely prepared — not just for birth, but for everything after.
You've heard postpartum is hard and you want real information, not just reassurance.
You're a partner who wants to actually understand what's coming and how to help.
You're preparing for a second (or third) baby and you know the first time left gaps.
You want care from a provider who treats you like a whole person — not a postpartum checklist.
Choose your path to a prepared postpartum.
Whether you want community or one-on-one care, both programs are grounded in the same commitment: you deserve to walk into the postpartum period with realistic expectations, a plan, and feeling practically prepared.