Postpartum Education & Support

Navigating New Motherhood 6-Week Series with Kelly Conroy

*This class has separate pricing, but members get a discount.*

The transition into parenthood can be harrowing. Even if everything goes "smoothly," your body and life have experienced huge changes. New moms need and deserve specialized support navigating this experience. 

Too many new moms feel isolated, unsure, and even shame when they are met with the immensely complicated changes motherhood brings. We are bombarded with the expectation that we should just “know” how to be perfect mothers all on our own without any practice or support. We normalize physical pain and mental suffering and are too often told we should just be grateful. It shouldn’t be this way.

The 6-week Navigating New Motherhood course empowers new moms with knowledge, validation, resources, and community support. 

Each week we dive into a curated topic covering the science, culture, and common experiences of postpartum and new motherhood. We also create space for personal reflection, sharing, and a supportive community. 

Pumping 101

This class is appropriate for pregnant individuals and new parents with babies 12 weeks and under. Together, we comb through many of the common questions and concerns surrounding pumping and provide personalized support to create a custom pumping plan for you and your baby. Whether it’s for work, school, or just to get out of the house, this class will prepare you to incorporate pumping into your breastfeeding relationship.

Partners are welcome but we keep this class small to ensure we can provide the necessary personalized support!

Upcoming dates: Class is from 2-3:30 p.m.

September 28th

October 26th

Lactation Services

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding is a brand new skill both you and your baby are learning. Whether you’re struggling with latch, tongue/lip ties, supply concerns, or just want additional support, you can book a private, one-on-one lactation appointment.

Alicia, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, will offer 90 minutes of hands-on expertise to help you and your baby move through your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey together.

Sessions are available in person at The Root, virtually, or in your own home. Root members receive a discount on all services!

Pelvic Health Screening

Pregnancy and childbirth dramatically impact the structure and function of pelvic floor muscles. Dr. Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L specializes in perinatal wellness and pelvic health and offers reduced rate appointments for the Root community!

How do you know if you need pelvic floor physical therapy? Anyone who has been pregnant and/or given birth can benefit! Some telltale symptoms include:

• Leaking when you jump, sneeze, cough, etc.

• Feeling heaviness in your pelvic area

• Trying to heal a diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)

• Painful intercourse

• Weakness, tension, or pain

• Wanting to return to physical activity safely

Upcoming dates:
TBD

Birth Story Medicine & Postpartum Coaching

If you’re feeling upset, unsettled, or even just confused about your birth experience, Birth Story Medicine can help. Using a gentle approach and compassionate listening you’ll be guided through the retelling of your birth story and begin to make healing shifts in your relationship with it.

Learn more about Birth Story Medicine and our one-on-one postpartum coaching so you can have the support you need.