Blessing the mother ease the period at the end of pregnancy and ease the transition into postpartum.

Ideas that bless before and after birth:

• Freezer Meals
• Organizing Fresh Meals for end of pregnancy through first month post birth.
• Buy baby wearing gear for her.
• Organize a Blessingway
• Write down encouraging and affirming words in a beautiful card.
• Listen to her.
• Buy her a baby wearing, cloth diapering, breastfeeding class, etc. to her desires as a surprise.
• Organize housecleaning party for end of pregnancy and once or twice postpartum.
• If she has other children, have them over to give her a rest.
• Donate toward her doula, midwife or doctor.
• When she is postpartum, visit her and prepare a variety of snacks so she is never without food.
• Offer to run errands after the baby is born.
• Offer to give her time to shower.
• Buy her a reusable water bottle so she drinks enough fluids.
• Give her permission to phone you during odd hours after the birth if she needs support, advice.
• Offer to dog sit or take care of any pets as needed after the birth.
• Check in on her about 3 weeks after birth to see how she is doing emotionally and physically.

What other ideas do you have to add? Please leave me a comment.

Tags: baby, babymoon, birth, birthing, childbirth classes, doula, postpartum, pregnancy, Preparing For Birth

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