POSTPARTUM PLANNING SERIES FOR EXPECTING PARENTS
In the postpartum world, we so often hear, “Ugh! I wish I would have known about _____!” or “I thought I was prepared! I took a birthing class!” or “Why does no one tell you about _____?!” That’s what we’re here for. We’re here to tell you all the sh*t people wish they knew about actually having a baby.
This 7-week series is designed to bring together some of the best local perinatal providers whose expertise will help parents prepare their lives, relationships, and physical and mental health for baby’s arrival. Parents will leave with resources, knowledge, and confidence to enter this next season of life.
Provider Lineup
Jess Applin, PhD
Developmental Psychologist
Owner of Growing Littles, professor of psychology, child development expert, and mama of 2, Jess is passionate about helping parents understand the science of child development and creating space for parents to build connection and community. Learn more about Jess here.
Joslin Chidester, LMFT
Marriage and Sex Therapist
A relationship and sex therapist, Joslin is an expert in helping couples navigate the challenges that can occur in any relationship, especially those that we might encounter as we adapt to our new role as parents. She also helps couples return to intimacy post-baby and holds space for discussion and questions around this topic. Learn more about Joslin on her website.
Paula Norcott, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
A lactation consultant with over 22 years of clinical and private practice experience, co-owner of Maine Mother and Company, and mom of 5 (!) boys, Paula is an expert in helping parents feel confident in their ability to feed their tiny humans. Learn more about Paula on her website.
Jenn Gelfand, PT, DPT, E-RYT, Cert.DN
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health Specialist, Yoga Instructor, and Founder of Root to Rise, Jenn is passionate about educating others about pelvic health and rehabilitation and supporting women’s health and wellbeing. Learn more about Jenn and her practice on her website.
Whitney Adams, LCSW
Couples Therapist
Whitney has been working as a licensed clinical social worker for 10+ years. She has supported parents in a variety of settings, but her passion for this kind of work grew immensely after having her first baby in 2022. Learn more about her work as a couples therapist at Manifest Maine in Westbrook here.
Kayla Touhy, RN
NICU Nurse
A NICU nurse and mom to just turned one-year-old, Kayla is passionate about helping new parents feel confident in caring for their babies – both in and out of the hospital. Combining evidence-based guidance with real-world experience, she equips parents with practical skills and the reassurance they need to begin their parenting journey with confidence.
Shannon Parker
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Shannon is a mom of two little ones and a Pediatric Sleep Consultant dedicated to helping families with babies and young children get the rest they need. Through a practical and compassionate approach, she guides parents toward sustainable sleep solutions that fit their unique values and lifestyles—without judgment or unrealistic expectations. Learn more about Shannon and her business, CALM + SLEEPY here.
What couples are saying about the series:
“We took the Postpartum Planning Series for Expecting Parents at the beginning of this year and absolutely loved it. The structure of this class is so great – each week a different expert is brought in to go in depth into a range of topics and since it’s a small class size you have the opportunity to ask lots of questions and learn so much. Jess has done an incredible job putting this together and it really does fill in a lot of the gaps we felt were present from the more traditional baby/birth classes.”
“It helped to educate and prepare me for everything I’d hoped for and more. Thanks to this course, my partner and I were able to step into giving birth and the world of postpartum more prepared and with far less fear and anxiety than I’d had coming in. Jess brought in experts each week that came prepared to teach us but also to answer any and all of the questions we had (and there were a lot!) so that we felt more confident leaving each class. I would 100% recommend this course to every first time parent looking to arm themselves with information and surround themselves with other parents in the same stage of life.”
Investment: $300/couple
Class meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Come early at 5:45 for socializing and refreshments before class.
Class meet consecutively for 7 weeks
Located at Growing Littles in Cumberland
Winter Session begins February 3rd
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