welcome to
ROCKING MOTHERHOOD
Postnatal Preparation
for first time mums
From Overwhelm to Confidence
From overwhelm to confidence: prepare for the first
12 weeks with clarity & support:
Becoming a mum for the first time is full of unknowns. You’ve probably done the birth prep — the bags, the classes, the lists — but what about after? The fourth trimester is its own chapter and it deserves a plan. Just like your birth.
Rocking Motherhood is a focused, personalised postnatal preparation session that helps you move from overwhelmed, panicked and nervous, to calm, prepared and confident in those early weeks.
What you’re likely feeling right now...
Lots of focus on the birth, bags and lists, with little time spent on the reality afterwards. Not to mention....
- Overwhelmed by the mental load and conflicting load of advice
- Excited — and quietly a bit freaked out
- No sure what to expect or where to start get ready - what actually matters
How Rocking Motherhood will help you?
This 90-minute 1:1 online session is a practical, evidence-informed approach to postnatal preparation for first-time mums. It’s designed to build your personalised postnatal plan so you can:
Know what to expect in postpartum recovery and newborn care (so surprises are reduced).
Set up a support system that actually works for your family.
Prioritise what matters — and let go of what doesn’t — so you conserve energy.
Build emotional self-care strategies so you feel steady and resilient.
Instead of reacting in the fog of newborn life, you’ll be responding with clarity.
90-minute personalised 1:1 session covering key postnatal areas.
Your The Postnatal Plan template
A 30 min follow-up session to see how you are getting on & if you need help with anything else
Unlimited Whatsapp support during your planning process
Resources, links & info sent over after first session for further planning support
Cost: £99.
What's included ?
Beautiful feedback from supported new mums
" April made us think about things we hadn't really considered & think about things in more depth. Thinking about how we want our experience to be rather than thinking about how it 'should' be.
Realising how things will work for us & our lifestyle. Knowing that everyone has different ideas about how to handle such a life-changing event & that it's ok to do things exactly how we want rather than how someone else thinks we should."
Becci Herat, Surrey
"I did April’s course in preparation for the birth of my second child. There was so much useful information for both first time and second time parents. Even though I had already had one baby and this was my second, it was a great refresher and also covered topics I hadn’t even thought of. It really made a difference to me. I felt much more prepared for baby number 2. I highly recommend that every soon to be parent does this course!"
Victoria Bates, London,
Evidence that matters.....Why Prep Matters?
The NHS quotes " postnatal preparation and education can significantly lower the chances of developing anxiety and improve new mums’ mental health, especially for those facing motherhood for the first time".
Research from the Journal of Perinatal Education shows that mums who actively prepare for the fourth trimester report a higher sense of wellbeing, and feel more connected and competent in their new role.
Preparing for the early days as a new family doesn’t just help you, it strengthens your partnership. Knowing how to communicate and lean on each other is essential for a positive transition
The “Rocking Motherhood” session offers you a guided, personalised approach to tackling the real experiences, emotions, and changes you’ll face in those early days. Just like preparing a birth plan, planning for your fourth trimester ensures that your needs are acknowledged and that you’re empowered and ready.
Why Rocking Motherhood was created?
my time as a doula I saw the real need for certain things to be done, talked about, learnt before baby arrives to make sure new mums are not in a reactive state when they are literally holding a newborn with little time for anything that isn't feeding, sleeping, settling and repeat.
I took time to work out what was actually going to help women and in particular, first time mums. The preparation framework used in Rocking Motherhood is based on 3 foundational areas:
1. Research why preparation is key for new mums
2. My experience as a Postnatal Doula (11 years & counting)
3. Mothers who are further along in their mothering journey and why they felt unprepared for motherhood.
FAQ's
When should I book the session?
Ideally, during your second or early third trimester— this gives you time to plan and prepare before your baby arrives.
What if I don’t know what I’ll need yet?
That’s exactly why this session exists! You don’t need to have it all figured out—I’ll guide you through everything step by step.
Is this just about the baby?
Not at all. While we’ll cover newborn care & tips, the focus is on you. Your recovery, your emotions, your support system.