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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Definitely second the breastfeeding course and the lactation consultant.

I did the Taking Cara Babies newborn course before the birth,  basically did everything she said and it worked out beautifully. YMMV. Remember everything goes to crap in the evenings no matter what you do (she will explain that). I used 2005 Pride and Prejudice on mute to help me through that, and also foam earplugs. Yes, you can still hear the baby. It just helped me take the edge off.

Make sure you have a comfy nursing chair and a huge water bottle or cups, whatever you prefer, you will need so much water.

Don't get divorced for a year unless there's abuse. It gets better. [/quote]

Oh I want to add one more thing: "Sleep when the baby sleeps" is so lame because your hormones may keep you from sleeping even when you could/should be. It should be "be horizontal with your eyes closed while the baby is sleeping and don't beat yourself up if you don't fall asleep."[/quote]

This last paragraph is so compassionate and realistic.

I’ll add trust yourself. Letting yourself rest as much as possible that first month is superpower healing time. I love the approach you’re taking and would love all new mothers could have this. I was gifted 10 days of care from a doula friend and it meant the world to me. Her pro tip was sleep as much as possible and let someone else both feed you and clean the kitchen. She ran the dishwasher every day no matter how full/empty it was. She also prepped teas for my sitz bath and made assorted compresses for my boobs and perineum as needed. That was wonderful.

Think about what you might want to eat and have a plan so you  don’t  have to think about it after baby is here. I’m not sure if you’re following a food plan with Ayurveda but prep or have someone prep a few days with ahead if possible.

The massages are a great idea. I don’t know many that do in homes with experience so I’d start lining that up as well. Arvigo is a good style postpartum but any good postpartum trained practitioner can support you beautifully.

Best of luck. 
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