welcome to
ROCKING MOTHERHOOD;
Fourth Trimester Planning &
Support for First-Time Mums
Rocking Motherhood is all about having strong start to motherhood the first time round!
This strong start is through preparation during pregnancy thinking ahead to your first 12 weeks. I could reel off research & benefits why this will take you from confused to confident and put you in the strongest, prepared, ready place for Becoming Mum. (A few benefits below...)
Let's take about the now though....your mind is full of birth plans, hospital bags, and to-do lists. And of course it will be. Everything needs to get done, right? Plus, it's hard to know where to put your focus. The overwhelm is real and everyone has an opinion.
This is where I can help. Rocking Motherhood will tell you how it is (after years of experience) so you can make an holistic, informed decision for yourself and family.
Why will prep be a game changer for you...
So much focus is often placed on the birth itself, what about preparing for the months after though?
The first weeks with your baby—often called the “fourth trimester”— is often overshadowed. It gets lost with all the noise leading upto it. Birth takes you into motherhood.
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.
Back yourself . Give yourself the best chance possible before
moving into motherhood.
Becci's feedback from her session...
" 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
Rocking Motherhood was created from
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.
From the foundational areas, I created a framework from which the session is based on. From expectations to support to wellbeing, and everything in between.
What's included in the session?
90-minute personalised 1:1 session
Your Postnatal Plan downloadable template
Follow-up session check-in to see how you are getting on
Resources, links & info sent over after first session for further planning support
Unlimited Whatsapp support during your planning process
Cost: £99.
What are you going to get from your Preparation session ?
Motherhood is full of unknowns—this preparation session will take
you as far as you can go before
that feeling of holding your baby.
With your plan in place, just like you would with your birth, you will have a support system and the confidence to
navigate whatever comes your way in those raw early weeks.
You will have a head start and not working reactively whilst in the throes of newborn and new mum life!
You are guided through the practicals and emotional wellbeing after your birth.
More beautiful feedback ....
"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,
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.