In the modern world new mothers often feel judged by their ability to bounce back to ‘normal’ after birth. With very little focus, during pregnancy, on the postnatal period, many women are overwhelmed by the mental, physical and emotional demands in the early weeks of new motherhood. Yet postnatal rest and recuperation is not a new concept. In fact, nurturing new mothers for a month postpartum was the norm just one or two generations ago, and is still practiced widely in many cultures around the world.

In this class, Sophie Messager will draw on her unique experience as a scientist and doula to share knowledge about this crucial period. Introducing the four pillars of postnatal recovery: rest, food, bodywork and social support, she will offer simple steps to plan for postnatal recovery and tips on how to support new families at this time.

In the class, Sophie will also  tell…