New mums, birthing parents and families with a new baby may find this printable postnatal wellbeing handout useful when tiredness, feeding, relationship changes or anxiety are making the early weeks feel harder. It gives simple, practical reminders for staying connected, asking for help, resting where possible and looking after emotional health after birth.
This Feeling Well After Birth new parent support PDF is a printable guide for the postnatal period, with clear reminders that can be used when sleep, feeding, recovery or changing relationships feel difficult. It brings together practical ideas for postnatal wellbeing, including talking to trusted people, accepting help with everyday tasks, resting when possible and finding information about baby sleep.
The handout also covers common areas that new mums, birthing parents and families may want to think about, such as emotional health, feeling overwhelmed after birth, staying socially connected, breastfeeding support, eating well, cutting down on caffeine, avoiding smoking and alcohol, gentle activity, breathing techniques and mindfulness. It can be used for home learning, one-to-one support, postnatal groups, family support conversations, or as part of a downloadable new baby information pack.
Parents and carers could print the PDF for the fridge, keep it in a changing bag, share it with a partner or relative, or use it before speaking with a midwife, health visitor, family support worker or perinatal mental health practitioner. It is a straightforward resource for noticing what might help day to day and choosing one small step at a time. This resource was created by MindWell Leeds.
