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Preparing for Postpartum

  • Date: 03/21/2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
  • Location: StoryLab (Children's Library)

Date: Thursday 3/21
Time: 7-8p
Age Group: Adults (18+)

Location: Classroom - 205

Description: In this conversation, we will discuss how to: prepare mentally, emotionally, and socially for becoming a parent; to practice self-care and self-compassion as a new parent; ask for support from and set boundaries with your loved ones; to prepare for shifting relationship dynamics with your partnee; incorporate flexible expectations; distinguish between the baby blues and postpartum depression; create your own personalized postpartum wellness plan. This program is presented in partnership with Stephen's Rise & Grind. Learn more at stephensriseandgrind.org

Presenter: Julia Cuccaro-Green is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), board-certified dance / movement therapist (BC-DMT), and cultural/medical anthropologist. An adjunct professor at Drexel University and PA chapter of Postpartum Support International board member, through which she holds a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). She works in private practice, specializing in mental health related to preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, grief, identity, life stressors and transitions.

 Registration: Online registration required. Registration begins Monday 2/5.  Click here to register. 

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