Preparing Body & Mind for Baby
If you’re pregnant, you might be feeling:
Overwhelmed by all the messaging around what you do or don’t need in postpartum
Unsure about what to expect mentally and physically when baby arrives
Confused about how to nourish your body properly after birth
Worried about postpartum body image and confronting “bounce-back” culture
Anxious about feeling alone on your journey
If this is you, you are SO not alone!
As nutrition and mental health professionals who work with folks in the perinatal period every day, we get it. Two of us have been through it ourselves! Postpartum recovery can feel isolating, especially if this is your first pregnancy. That’s why we teamed up to create this In depth workshop specifically for pregnant folks in their 2nd or 3rd trimesters. We know how much you just want to feel secure during this massive life transition, so we put together all the tools you’ll need to feel mentally and physically prepared for baby’s arrival.
This isn’t your typical prenatal class.
We’re not here to tell you how to “bounce back.” We’re here to help you move forward with trust, clarity, and support. Preparing Body & Mind for Baby is an in-person event meant to foster a community of like-minded parents here in Charlotte who are all the same stage of their journey.
Your Guides
Rachel Tenny, MS, LMHC
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Katy Hagenbach, MS, LMHC-A
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McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN
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The Details
What We’ll Cover:
💫 Reconnecting With Your Intuition
Learn to trust your instincts, quiet the noise of Google and Instagram, and build confidence in your way of parenting.
🌀 Deconstructing Bounce-Back Culture
Unpack the pressure to "get back" — and explore how it impacts identity, body image, and shame.
🌱 Postpartum Nourishment, Redefined
What your body actually needs for healing, energy, and hormone support — plus realistic meal planning (freezer meals welcome, gourmet not required).
📉 Pressure Check: What’s Normal, and What’s Not
Gain tools to recognize signs of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, and burnout — and when to compassionately ask for help.
🧠 Mind-Body Prep for the Unknown
Shift from “planning everything” to creating safety for your body and mind in the unknowns of early parenthood.
💛 Connection + Community
Leave with a personalized Postpartum Care Map (our cuter name for a support plan) including:
Who’s on your village list
How to ask for the help you actually need
Meal ideas + comfort strategies
Your personal mental health check-in guide
This is space to slow down. To get real. To get ready — not in fear, but in care.
When: Saturday, September 13th 9am - 12pm
Where: 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28210
Investment: $250/couple
More need-to-knows:
Spots are limited to keep the group small and intimate.
Light breakfast will be served.
Partners welcome!
