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Tender Transitions: Postpartum Planning Workbook

Most people spend months preparing for birth and very little time preparing for what comes after.

The postpartum period can bring significant changes to your identity, relationships, emotions, and daily life. While every experience is different, many new parents find themselves wishing they had spent more time preparing for the realities of life after baby arrives.

Created by Samantha Sperlak, LCPC, PMH-C, Tender Transitions is a guided workbook designed to help you thoughtfully prepare for the postpartum period before your baby arrives.

Through reflection prompts, planning exercises, and practical tools, you'll be encouraged to explore your expectations, identify support systems, communicate your needs, and create a postpartum plan that feels realistic and sustainable.

Inside the Workbook You'll Explore:

• Building your postpartum support network

• Communicating needs and expectations with loved ones

• Preparing for changes in identity and relationships

• Caring for your emotional wellbeing after birth

• Creating a practical plan for the weeks and months ahead

Who It's For

• Expecting parents preparing for postpartum life

• Individuals who want a more intentional transition into parenthood

• Couples looking to strengthen communication and support before baby arrives

• Anyone interested in protecting their mental and emotional wellbeing during the postpartum period

About the Author

Samantha Sperlak, LCPC, PMH-C is a therapist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum mental health, relationships, pelvic pain, and women's wellbeing. She created Tender Transitions to help families feel more supported and prepared during one of life's most significant transitions.

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