Welcome, and congratulations on your new arrival!
IÕm so glad youÕve found your way to this newborn log and postpartum recovery journal. I created this booklet for parents who want to thoughtfully track their babyÕs early days, while gradually easing into a rhythm of trusting their babyÕs cues and their own intuition.
After decades of work as a birth and postpartum doula, IÕve seen how easily tracking apps can pull parentsÕ focus away from their babyÕs natural rhythms. While those tools can offer helpful data and insight, they sometimes encourage parents to prioritize numbers over connection. This journal is designed to support you in noticing patterns, while gently guiding you back to what matters mostÑbeing present with your baby.
YouÕll notice the structure of the tracker shifts over time. In the first two weeks, the journal offers detailed daily tracking. After that, it gradually tapers, helping you let go of what's no longer necessary. The goal is to build your confidence, not your data set.
Uniquely, this tracker also includes a space for the birthing parentÕs own recovery. Your well-being matters just as much as your babyÕs. YouÕll find dedicated sections to log postpartum medications, track meals and sleep, jot daily notes, and reflect on your birth experience in the journaling section. Throughout the journal, youÕll also encounter a weekly self-assessment tool for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This internationally recognized resource can help you stay aware of your mental health as you adjust to life with a newborn.
Finally, IÕve included helpful one-page guides on common topics and challenges that arise in the early weeks., Newborn tracker, postpartum recovery, doula, baby activity log, breastfeeding, Kate Dewey| 9781300085775 | 99PAGES