Postpartum Planning Session
Prepare for the season after birth, not just the day of it
Birth is just the beginning. Postpartum is the soft, raw season that follows, and one that deserves just as much preparation.
Most of us spend months preparing for labour, choosing a pram and setting up the nursery. Very few of us are taught how to prepare for becoming a mother.
A calm, supported postpartum begins with thoughtful preparation.
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“Harriet provided incredible, consistent and invaluable support pre and post birth to our family. Her regular check ins, non judgemental and empathetic approach and in depth knowledge of pre and postpartum, as well as baby health and development, gave me much needed confidence as a first time parent. I could not recommend her more highly.”
Marta, first-time mother
You can’t prepare for what you don’t know
So many mothers enter postpartum saying, "Why didn't anyone tell me?"
Not because they weren't prepared enough. Because so much of early motherhood is rarely spoken about honestly, the intensity, the identity shifts, the exhaustion, alongside the tenderness and the joy.
In our session, we unwrap what this season might actually look like for you, so you arrive with realistic expectations instead of feeling blindsided. We'll talk through the challenges, but also how to build more ease, connection and joy into your early weeks.
The goal isn't to plan for every scenario. It's to know what's normal, know what support you'll need, and feel steadier meeting whatever unfolds.
Where we begin…
Every family is different, so rather than working through a checklist, we begin with three simple questions:
• I feel confident about...
• I want to know more about...
• I feel unsure or worried about...
From there, we shape the session around you, your family and the areas where you'll benefit most from guidance and support.
Together we’ll explore
Nourishment
What eating well actually looks like when you're running on no sleep (and why it’s so important). Freezer stashes, Meal Trains, and the difference between what sounds good in theory and what you'll actually reach for at 2am.
Your village
Who's around you, what you actually need from them, and how to ask without guilt.
Rest, recovery and boundaries
What protecting your healing and precious bubble looks like day-to-day. Visitors, expectations, and building a home that supports oxytocin and calm.
Understanding Matrescence
The physical, hormonal and identity shifts of becoming a mother. A rite of passage worth understanding and honouring, not just surviving.
Your baby
What's biologically normal for a newborn, feeding intentions, and evidence-informed guidance that cuts through the noise of conflicting advice.
Continuing your learning
A list of books, podcasts and people I trust, picked for you specifically, not a generic reading list.
Mama brain, and why it’s a superpower
You've heard "baby brain" used as a joke. Forgetful, foggy, not quite yourself.
Here's what's actually happening: your brain has been rewired to be the best possible mother to your baby. If you're feeling forgetful, sensitive, or more easily overwhelmed, it's not your brain turning to mush. Your senses are heightened to protect your baby. Your prefrontal cortex is working overtime, making you perfectly attuned for loving and learning, exactly what your baby needs from you to thrive.
Once you know that, it's a lot easier to meet yourself with compassion instead of judgement.
What you’ll leave with
You’ll leave with a plan that's actually yours. Realistic expectations for the weeks ahead. Ideas for food, rest and support you'll actually use. A few trusted places to keep learning. And a little more compassion for what your brain and body are doing right now.
Personalised postpartum planning session:
Cost: $150 (90 minutes) online or in-person
“When I became pregnant with my second child, I knew I needed to do things differently. I wanted to look after myself better, but I didn’t know what that would look like.
Before my second child was born, I had a postpartum planning session with Hats, which equipped me with a detailed food plan, the intention to really rest, and a better understanding of what my body was going through in those early weeks after having a baby.”
Sarah, second-time mum
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Most families book in the second or third trimester, so there's time to put the plan into place before bub arrives.
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Absolutely, and I'd encourage it. Partners often leave with a much clearer picture of what postpartum actually looks like, and how to show up for you through it.
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Yes. Antenatal classes are mostly about pregnancy, labour and birth. This session is about everything after: your recovery, your wellbeing, your baby, and the shift into motherhood.
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Not at all. I hear from second and third-time mums all the time who wish they'd done this the first time round. Every postpartum is different, no matter how many babies you've had.
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Yes, it's a standalone session. Though plenty of families choose to keep the support going with in-home care afterwards.
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