Question 1

Have you stocked up on essential postpartum supplies (perineal pads, peri-bottle, witch-hazel pads, comfortable underwear)?

Accepted Answer

Fully stocked · Partially — got the basics · Not yet — on the to-do list

Question 2

Do you have meals prepped / freezer stocked / a meal-train arranged for the first 2-4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes — freezer is loaded + a meal-train is set up · Partially — some freezer meals + family will help · Plan to order takeaway / wing it

Question 3

Who's handling the household (cleaning, laundry, older children) in the first 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Partner is taking paternity leave / family is staying with us · Some support — partner has a week off then back to work · Mostly me — partner's job doesn't allow leave

Question 4

Have you researched what postpartum mood disorders look like + agreed how you'll talk about them?

Accepted Answer

Yes — read about it, partner knows the signs, we have a plan · Aware of it but haven't deeply discussed · Haven't really thought about it

Question 5

Have you identified an IBCLC / lactation consultant in case feeding doesn't go smoothly?

Accepted Answer

Yes — have name + number saved · Know we can ask the midwife or health visitor · Hadn't thought about it

Question 6

Do you know what 'normal' postpartum bleeding (lochia) looks like vs when to call the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fully · Vague idea · Not really

Question 7

Have you thought about your iron / nutrition / hydration after birth?

Accepted Answer

Yes — continuing prenatal multi, planned iron-rich meals · Vaguely — assume midwife will tell me · Hadn't considered

Question 8

Do you have a plan for getting outside / moving / pelvic floor recovery from week 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes — gentle walks + planned 6-week postnatal physio · Will figure it out as we go · Not on my radar

Question 9

Have you booked / planned for childcare cover for older children if you need it?

Accepted Answer

Yes / no older kids · Family will help informally · No plan yet

Question 10

Have you given yourself permission to ask for + accept help?

Accepted Answer

Yes — fully ready to delegate · Trying to — it's hard for me · I plan to do it all myself