We help expecting parents prepare for baby’s arrival
Because we want you to feel confident as a new parent
You're nervous about lack of sleep after baby arrives
You feel like you just don’t know what you don’t know
You're wondering what your daily routine with a newborn will look like
There are four components of preparing to have a baby. We call these components the LEAP Method
Learning is the first area that we touch on, because you have to know the basics about how to care for a newborn, but this is where a lot of classes end. Our course not only educates you about newborn care, but also how to take care of yourself after giving birth. While learning is so important and should not be skipped, it isn’t the only component of getting ready to have a baby.
Another crucial component, that is typically undervalued, is emotional awareness. Giving birth causes a hormonal surge in a mother’s body, which physiologically leads to mood swings. Not to mention, the other emotional aspects of welcoming a new baby: the birth itself, lack of sleep and a major life change. Being aware of these emotional ups and downs can ease the intensity of the experience in the moment and it can normalize what is happening in both parents. The emotional awareness we talk about in the course also gives new parents insight into signs and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders and resources for where to turn and what to do, should they arise.
Administrative tasks is the third, and most commonly overlooked component of having a baby. Calling insurance companies, making appointments and doing research just aren’t very glamorous topics to talk about, and so they aren’t highlighted on social media or even in a lot of birth or newborn classes. Yet, these tasks take time and effort to complete and are really important to do so and they can be really costly if overlooked. We we will remind you about the admin tasks that need to get done before and after baby arrives and we have even created cheat sheets to help you make sure you check everything off your list.
The last component of preparing for baby’s arrival is products. This is an area that gets a ton of attention, even too much, with the emphasis of getting all the gear and creating a baby registry. Of course every parent wants the best for their baby, but babies don’t really need all that much gear in their first months of life. We will go over the gear that you truly need, what to pack in your hospital bag and we provide resources to help you find the products that meet your family’s need and budget. Also, not all products are physical products! There are digital products, like baby apps, that are wonderful resources that we will tell you all about in addition to some service products by providers that can be wonderful additions to your village!
We’re “the Amandas” and we love helping parents and families. We make TikTok videos, podcasts and other resources to help new parents ease into parenthood. We decided to put our passion and knowledge together to create an online course help parents prepare for the arrival of their newborn.
Amanda Israel is a mom of 3, a pediatric sleep consultant and postpartum doula.
Amanda Gorman is a mom of 2, a certified Birthing From Within childbirth educator and an advocate for parent mental health.
This course is intended for parents who are expecting a baby, ideally while in their 2nd or 3rd trimester. But it's never too soon to get prepared!
The most ideal participant in our course is someone who is pregnant with their first baby (and/or their partner, too!) If you are someone who wants to be confident and organized before baby arrives, this is the course for YOU!
We think that this class will bring value to everyone who is pregnant - even people with prior children. We all forget things and need a refresher time to time. However, if you are beyond the postpartum knowledge and are seeking support for sleep or potty training, please visit www.lullabymagic.com!
No, this is not a childbirth class. This class is intended to prepare parents for what life will be like once baby arrives. The course covers things you can expect from baby in the first few months after birth, as well as what you can expect to need and know as a new parent, too. Postpartum isn't only about baby; it's about the mom, and the family as a whole.
This is a self-guided online program with 3+ hours of information between video, audio and downloadables. We encourage you to go at whatever pace feels right for you. That may mean completing it all in a short period of time, or spreading it out with one module per week! Some people even like to hop around in the course to the topics they feel are most relevant or important to their journey.
Get the course below and get prepared to bring home baby!
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