My name is April Chu, and I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) candidate at Augsburg University. As part of my final DNP project, I am offering a free online holistic postpartum education course designed to support mothers as they transition into the fourth trimester.

This course, Holistic Postpartum: From Healing to Thriving, is intended to fill a gap in traditional maternal health care by equipping mothers with tools and knowledge to navigate the physical, emotional, and mental changes that follow birth. The course is self-paced, includes optional virtual group support gatherings, and focuses on topics such as recovery, emotional well-being, pelvic health, sleep, nutrition, lactation, and more.

I’m currently seeking pregnant mothers in their 3rd Trimester to participate in the program at no cost as part of my project evaluation. Participants will be asked to complete a short pre- and post-course survey, and all responses will remain confidential.

Are you interested in taking this course for FREE?

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What Makes this Course Different From Others? 

The Holistic Postpartum Project provides holistic support for moms as they navigate the life-changing transition into motherhood. In Holistic Postpartum: From Healing to Thriving, I teach from my experience as both a mother and as a Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner. In this course we will cover some of the most common postpartum experiences and concerns, with an emphasis on strategies for feeling well along the way. Designed to work synergistically with your regular health care, this course provides holistic education that can expand your understanding, increase your confidence, and support your sense of preparedness for the postpartum period. This course is self-paced and includes a postpartum workbook for easy reference to course material. There are approximately 3-4 hours of video lessons, coupled with 3+ hours of expert interviews. Participants will be asked to complete a pre-course and a post-course survey. Here is a sneak peek at what we will cover together:

 

  • Matrescence: the process of becoming a mother 
  • Sharing your birth story 
  • Reflection exercises 
  • What to expect in the early days after birth 
  • What to expect in the first 3-6 weeks after birth 
  • What to expect throughout the fourth trimester 
  • Foundations for supporting milk supply 
  • Setting up your nursing stations
  • Postpartum comfort measures
  • First poop 
  • First sex 
  • Pelvic floor support
  • Diastasis recti
  • Postpartum nourishment and digestion
  • Postpartum sleep, mood, and emotions 
  • Nervous system support 
  • Postnatal depletion: 
    • Common postnatal depletion symptoms 
    • Foundations for both prevention and treatment 
    • Further evaluation of symptoms 
    • Foundational labs 
    • Foundational supplements 
  • Life beyond the 4th trimester 
  • Milk expression
  • Expert Interviews covering: Lactation, Nutrition, and Maternal Mental Health
  • Virtual Mothers Circle: A space for moms to share and connect in community.

I'm excited for the opportunity to join you on this incredible journey—let's embark on this adventure together!

 

Warmly, 

April K. Chu, FNP-BC, APHN-BC, IFMCP

Imagine a Postpartum Journey Filled with Vitality, Balance, and Deep Understanding

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