The Five Foundations of Recovery Handout
The Five Foundations of Recovery
Postpartum recovery is about more than healing—it's about how your body systems work together to support energy, healing, resilience, immune function, and milk production.
This beautifully designed one-page patient education handout helps parents understand the five key recovery systems and why supporting the whole body is essential during the postpartum period.
Created by a Nurse Practitioner and IBCLC, this resource translates complex postpartum physiology into clear, approachable education that parents can easily understand.
Perfect for:
• Lactation consultants (IBCLCs)
• Nurse Practitioners
• Midwives
• Doulas
• Obstetric practices
• Pediatric offices
• Childbirth educators
• New parents and families
What's Included
✔ 1 professionally designed PDF (8.5 x 11 inches)
Topics include:
• The Five Recovery Systems™ explained
• How the body's systems work together after birth
• Energy Production
• Stress Adaptation
• Healing & Restoration
• Immune Regulation
• Lactation Demand
• Key takeaway
• Simple recovery action steps
Why Parents Love This Resource
✓ Easy to understand
✓ Beautiful, modern design
✓ Evidence-informed education
✓ Ideal for postpartum visits and breastfeeding support
✓ Helps parents better understand what influences recovery
Perfect For:
• Patient education
• Lactation consultations
• Postpartum appointments
• Hospital discharge education
• Breastfeeding clinics
• Childbirth education
• Wellness visits
• Home visit folders
Please Note
• Digital download only
• No physical item will be shipped
• Colors may vary slightly between screens and printers
• For personal or professional patient education use only. Not for resale or redistribution.
This resource is intended for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical advice or clinical judgment.
© Jennifer Gerard, APRN, IBCLC. All rights reserved.
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Thank you for supporting independent clinical education. I hope this guide becomes a trusted resource in your postpartum practice.
