WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT LIFE WITH A NEWBORN
Life with a newborn, and how to thrive in the fourth trimester
The thing new parents tell me most is “Why did nobody tell me?" So much of our preparation stops at the birth, and yet the first 12 weeks are where the real adjustment happens.
This guide walks you through it all, from getting ready before your baby arrives to day 1, week 1 and beyond: feeding, healing, newborn sleep, your emotions and your changing body.
It's full of honest "Real talk" from LushTums mums who've been there, with checklists throughout, a fill-in fourth trimester plan for the fridge and all the support you need in one place.
What's inside
Everything we wish someone had told us.
Getting ready
Your support team, the first 40 days, a visitor plan, the newborn essentials and nappies, honestly compared.
Day 1 to 12 weeks
What to expect, week by week: the golden hour (and golden month), feeding, healing, sleep and finding your rhythm.
You matter too
Your emotions, your changing body, sharing the load, one thing a day and coming back to the mat.
Your plan and your people
A fill-in fourth trimester plan for the fridge, when to get help and all the support in one place.
"Your baby is your yoga practice! The more we slow down to our baby's pace, the easier it all becomes."
You'll be ready to…
- Plan your support before your baby arrives
- Get feeding off to a good start, breast, bottle or both
- Understand what's really normal for newborn sleep
- Heal well, from your pelvic floor to your tummy muscles
- Spot the signs that you or your baby need help
- Look after your mental health, and your partner's
- Share the load, and carve out time for you
- Slow down, savour it and trust your instincts
Why I made this
Hi, I'm Clare
I founded LushTums in Brighton in 2007. As a senior yoga teacher, doula and FEDANT-accredited antenatal educator, I've spent 20 years supporting families through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
The thing new parents tell me most is "Why did nobody tell me?" So this guide is built from 20 years of postnatal teaching and the real, honest words of LushTums mums, with "Real talk" from parents who've been there on every page.
Slow down, rest, heal and enjoy your baby. We've got you.
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Rooted in birth. Nourishing every season.
For information and education only. This isn't medical advice and doesn't replace care from your midwife, health visitor, doctor or physiotherapist.