Today, I’ll be introducing a new preparation method that I have been working on for awhile now! I call it the LEAP Method and it is a four-component system for preparing to have a baby.
I have taught birth classes over the years, created pregnancy and postpartum content and worked with hundreds of birth and parenting professionals and my takeaway from all that work is that there are four main things that parents can do to prepare for the arrival of their new baby.Those four things became the LEAP Method, a four-component system designed to help new parents prepare for the arrival of their baby.
So here is what LEAP stands for. LEAP represents the four things that all parents can focus on to prepare to bring home a new baby. L stands for Learning, E is for Emotional awareness, A is for Administrative tasks, and P is for products:
Learning:
Importance of acquiring knowledge and skills for baby care, postpartum self-care, and coping strategies
Adapting the learning process to suit individual family needs
Emotional Awareness:
Recognizing and navigating the emotional challenges of new parenthood, including hormonal changes and mood swings
Importance of understanding perinatal mood disorders for both parents
Resources available to help cope with these emotions
Administrative Tasks:
Planning for and completing necessary tasks before and after the baby's arrival, such as doctor's appointments, maternity/paternity leave, and finding a pediatrician
Importance of staying organized for a smooth transition into parenthood
Products:
Identifying essential products and services for new parents, including physical, digital, and service-related products
Balancing priorities and budget while choosing products
The role of professionals such as doulas, lactation consultants, and postpartum doulas in your support system
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