There's a way to enjoy the early days with your baby, while still caring for yourselfComprehensive Online
Newborn Care Course
Prepare for parenthood with confidence, not perfection.
The Recovering Perfectionist’s Guide to Newborn Care is for soon-to-be parents looking to have a calm and confident start to parenthood, WITHOUT getting overwhelmed.
You’re excited to be growing your family, but…
…You feel OVERWHELMED trying to piece together information from the Internet;
…You’re UNSURE about what to expect after birth;
…And you’re CONFLICTED, hearing everyone say something different about what you should (or shouldn’t) be doing.
You’re trying to figure out how to prepare for this new phase, but you find yourself thinking:
“Am I really able to do this?”
“How can I manage my life PLUS a baby?”
“I want to get this right, but I’m not sure how.”
Preparing for a baby (while actually GROWING said baby) takes WORK, and trying to figure it all out alone will leave you feeling OVERWHELMED, EXHAUSTED, and UNSURE if you're really ready to be a parent.
There’s an easier way to enter parenthood confident, not overwhelmed.
I've developed a method to prepare you for parenthood with LESS stress and MORE clarity.
learning about your baby is more than a sidenoteShould you take a birth class? Of course! Birth is an event that deserves knowledge, preparation, and confidence.
But what happens after birth?
New parents who only took classes focused on birth get BLINDSIDED by the postpartum period,
because they thought birth would be the hard part.
With The Recovering Perfectionist’s Guide to Newborn Care,
You can focus on ONE source of information from a postpartum professional instead of piecing together information from everyone online. With my method, you can worry LESS and relax MORE, knowing you'll be prepared for parenthood.
YOU WILL LEARN:What to expect in the early days with your baby
How to care for your baby and yourself in a way that feels authentic to you
Practical steps to prepare your home for baby’s arrival
How to create systems to ease the stress from this big life transition
How to focus on being a “good enough” parent, instead of striving for perfection
preparePreparing yourself, your support system, and your home for baby's arrival
How to create a postpartum plan
How to prepare your home for life with baby
adjustWhat to expect & how to care for baby in the first few weeks
Postpartum expectations & how to care for yourself in the early weeks after birth
How to get enough sleep once baby is born
growExpected newborn development
Creating family systems & building your community
Involving baby in your life, including returning to work and fitness
Life with baby beyond the first three months
You can feel CONFIDENT & PREPARED for parenthood.
You just need someone to show you the way.
The Recovering Perfectionist's Guide to Newborn Care is a comprehensive course to teach you about caring for your little one, offering practical preparation steps, and growing your confidence so you're ready to bring baby home…
… EVEN IF you’ve taken a birth class.
… EVEN IF you used to babysit or have worked with children.
… EVEN IF you get easily overwhelmed.
… EVEN IF you are expecting a baby via surrogacy or adoption.
… EVEN IF you are late in your pregnancy.
… EVEN IF you feel stuck wanting to get everything “right.”
more clarity. more confidence. less over-thinking.And yes, checklists are included!
Reviews
“Super informative - this class made us feel much better prepared for parenthood. Thank you Jenna!”
nicole“Jenna explained things in a way that made sense. The class topics were on point and exactly what I had questions about!”
wendy“The class covered a wide range of topics which were incredibly useful and relevant.”
shelbyIMPORTANT: Most prenatal education classes include newborn care as an afterthought, not even touching on how to care for yourself and how to create systems for your family in this new stage.
The Recovering Perfectionist's Guide to Newborn Care is designed to be a COMPREHENSIVE education tool to help you THRIVE as a new parent.
Preparing for parenthood is stressful. The over-planner that you are, I know you want to try to "figure this out" on your own. But trying to "figure it out" on your own only leads to overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt.
We're not meant to do this alone.
If you are…
… TIRED of relentless online research trying to find a clear plan,
... UNSURE of what the "best" choices are,
... DOUBTING if you're really ready for parenthood,
... then The Recovering Perfectionist's Guide to Newborn Care was made for you!
My students include:
Two-parent families
LGBTQ+ families
Neurodivergent families
Highly sensitive families (HSP)
Anxious families
Families building their own support systems
Adoptive families
Families expecting via surrogacy
If you're STILL not sure if The Recovering Perfectionist's Guide to Newborn Care will work for you, just send me an email with your questions!
hello@JennaPostpartumDoula.com
Time for some real talk:
As someone who has worked with new families for over a decade, I just have to say...
In the age of short-form media, AI, and low-cost short birth classes at hospitals, it's easy to feel like parenting "won't be that hard," or that you've seen enough tips that you'll "probably" be okay.
But take it from me, who - even as a birth professional - was quickly humbled by the beast that is raising a child. Caring for your baby, and adapting your couple to a trio - as special and transformational as it all is - taxes even the strongest of couples.
You have two choices:
Choice #1: Keep wasting time and effort on "trying to figure it out on your own."
or
Choice #2: Spend some time with your partner and learn the steps that have worked for dozens of families...
and feel confident about this next stage of your life.by the time you're in labor, you can have an intentional plan, prepared home, & strong support systemBut more importantly, you’ll be confident that you can be a good enough parent.
Here's what being a good enough parent looks like:
Practical & practiced skills to care for your baby.
Giving yourself permission to take care of yourself.
Setting realistic expectations and goals for your parenthood journey.
The confidence knowing you can handle whatever comes your way
MEET YOUR instructor I AM a parent TOO
I had cared for babies for years. I had read plenty of child development books. My husband and I watched a free online birth class together.
How hard could it be?
Fast forward to me in 2022 on the living room floor: crying, holding my baby (also crying), trying to use my flimsy wearable pumps because I couldn't figure out why she wouldn't breastfeed.
I was OVERWHELMED, EXHAUSTED, & OVERSTIMULATED.
Here I was, a professional in the parenting field, and I couldn't handle my own baby.
I felt so alone.
That is why I created this course. Because caring for babies once in a while is one thing. Reading parenting books helps. But I knew expecting parents not only need information about how to change diapers or prepare bottles... they need information about how to care for themselves and create systems so everyone in the family feels as regulated and cared for as possible.
A lot has changed since then.
Now I have a better understanding of my own neurodivergence and high sensitivity. I also have a better understanding of my daughter's neurodivergence and high sensitivity. Raising her is more enjoyable now because both of our needs are being met and I have let go of pressure to raise her in ways that don't actually work for us.
But I will never forget the days we both spent crying in that first year, trying to figure it out alone.
Since that day in 2022, I've developed a comprehensive method to prepare for parenthood with confidence, not perfection, and it's available to you NOW.
In this course,
you will learn:
How to care for your baby, and yourself, in a way that feels authentic to you.
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What to expect in the early days with your baby.
Practical steps to prepare your home for baby’s arrival.
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How to create systems to ease the stress from this big life transition.
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How to focus on being a good enough parent, instead of striving for perfection.
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PLUS: How to Feed Your Baby Without Losing Your Mind
Value $497- included with your course!My COMPREHENSIVE feeding class helping you feed your baby in the way(s) that work best for you.
Why feeding feels hard & How to make it easierhow to feed your baby in a variety of wayshow to create a feeding plan that brings you peace, not stressIMPORTANT: Your bonus will be unlocked immediately, but I recommend completing the core content first.
This bonus course was created with my experience as an Integrative Lactation & Feeding Specialist.
I know you've been telling yourself, "I just need to do this or buy that and I'll be the perfect parent."
It's not true.
I spent so many years stuck in cycles of perfectionism, feeling like if I just planned things well enough, everything would be fine. But let me be the first to tell you-babies don't always stick to the plan.
I've created a method to help you not only feel CONFIDENT about your plan, but REASSURED that you'll be able to adjust it as needed.
You won't be a perfect parent, but I'll show you how to be a good enough parent. And honestly? Letting go of perfectionism feels fantastic.
Module OnePrepare
Preparing yourself, your support system, and your home for baby's arrival
How to create a postpartum plan
How to prepare your home for life with baby
What You’ll Receive
The Recovering Perfectionist’s Guide to Newborn Care
Module TwoAdjust
What to expect & how to care for baby in the first few weeks
Postpartum expectations & how to care for yourself in the early weeks after birth
How to get enough sleep once baby is born
Module threeGrow
Expected newborn development
Creating family systems & building your community
Involving baby in your life, including returning to work and fitness
Life with baby beyond the first three months
bonusAll About Feeding
Why feeding feels hard & how to make it easier
How to feed your baby in a variety of ways
How to create a feeding plan that brings you peace, not stress
Course lessons include video presentations (with optional captions & adjustable playback speed) & downloadable resources, such as visual guides, checklists, and plan templates.
FAQs
When can I start?
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Right away! As soon as you enroll, you'll have access to your learning portal so you can dive right into the course content.
How long do I have access?
2
As long as you need! You'll have lifetime access to the course, so you can learn at your own pace, come back to lessons as needed, and even get a refresher before your next baby is born. (Note: Keep in mind, this is lifetime access for the lifetime of the course, not your life)
What if I have questions?
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If any questions arise, you can reach me via email and I will get back to you within 24 hours. If the answer is outside of my scope, I'll send some recommendations of additional professionals who may be able to help!
When during pregnancy should I take this course?
4
I say, as an over-planner, the sooner the better. The topics will probably feel more relatable and tasks more doable around the second and third trimester, but enrolling earlier gives you more time to think and take action. My recommendation is to enroll now, even if you aren't yet pregnant, so you have plenty of time to absorb all the lessons.
Is your course considerate of neurodiversity?
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You bet! I do my best to present lessons in ways that are comfortable for everyone. Video lessons have optional captions and adjustable playback speeds. I include visual demonstrations where applicable, and I discuss sensory components of different things (like breastfeeding), including how to meet your own sensory needs as well. Lessons are kept short and organized to reduce overwhelm.
That being said, the course does present a lot of information, which is likely new to you, and may bring up feelings of being overwhelmed. I encourage you to take breaks as needed and focus on the information that feels relevant to you at the time. Everything will still be there when you're ready to come back!
If there are modifications I'm able to make that would make a more comfortable learning experience for you, please email me and let me know.
Do you use AI in your course?
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I avoid AI as much as I possibly can. The information you're getting, and support you're receiving, is all from me- and my decade's worth of education and experience. The only time I intentionally use AI is to caption my videos (and believe me- I looked into doing it myself!).
Will this work for me if I’m not birthing my baby?
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Yes! While the course covers postpartum recovery after birth, most of the content will be relevant for all families- no matter who birthed the baby. The course material will show you how to consider your unique family’s expectations and goals for life with baby.
Will this work for me if I want to breastfeed but offer bottles too?
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Yes! The bonus course, How to Feed Your Baby Without Losing Your Mind, covers all elements of baby feeding: hunger cues, how much to feed, all about breastfeeding, all about bottle feeding, all about pumping, and even how to start solid foods when your baby is older.
My favorite part of the course covers how to COMBINATION feed, combining elements of breastfeeding and bottle feeding, to create a feeding system that works best for your family. However you want to feed your baby, you’ll learn it here!
