Postpartum Planning Sheets

Most families prepare for birth, but few prepare for the weeks that follow. The postpartum season is one of the biggest transitions you’ll ever walk through, and without a plan, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. That’s why I created the Postpartum Planning Sheets: simple, guided tools to help you think ahead, set up support, and move through recovery with clarity and confidence.
 
Instead of being caught off guard, you’ll have clear plans for rest, recovery, and support starting in the hospital and at home. These sheets help you communicate your needs, recognize when you may need extra help, and keep your team aligned so you don’t carry the load alone.
 
What’s Inside:
Reflection Exercise (PDF) → consider what you’ll need most in recovery, physically and emotionally.
My Postpartum Recovery Plan (PDF) → outline your priorities for rest, nourishment, and support.
Hospital Recovery Preferences (PDF) → make your wishes known for those first critical days.
Postpartum Timeline (PDF) → a realistic roadmap of what to expect in the weeks ahead.
Support Contact Sheet (PDF) → keep trusted names and resources at your fingertips.
Signs You May Need More Support (PDF) → gentle reminders to help you and your team recognize when to reach out for extra care.
 
Why It’s Different:
Designed by a doula and mother who understands the realities of postpartum recovery.
Goes beyond “what to buy” lists and focuses on your needs, your rest, and your support.
Helps your family and care team know how to show up for you.
Centers your recovery and mental well-being, not just the baby’s needs.
 
Don’t just plan for birth. Plan for the weeks after!
Created by Kendra Lonon
Bridging the Wisdom of Birthwork with the Realities of Motherhood