20. The New Baby Shit Show: Postpartum Planning for Men
Nobody tells you just how much of a sh*t show the first six weeks will be. I am telling you now, it is. And that is exactly why postpartum planning matters more than you think.
When my daughter was born, I was running a company launch at the same time, and our peaceful home birth plan turned into an emergency C-section. The result? Total blur. I wish I had known what I know now about food prep, sleep strategies, and building a dad community before the chaos hit.
In this episode, I break down the four essentials every couple needs before 34 weeks: a dad support network, an afterbirth plan, an organization system for friends and family, and the Fair Play system for household management. I share what actually helped us survive — meal trains, cleaning hacks, night duty shifts, doulas, and why the “village” has to be rebuilt intentionally in today’s world.
This is not about avoiding the mess. It is about making it less of a mess.
In this episode, we explore:
How do you actually plan for postpartum before 34 weeks?
What food, cleaning, and sleep strategies make the biggest difference?
How can dads support breastfeeding, recovery, and household balance?
How can dads organize and manage friends and family so they can support mom the best?
Why does the Fair Play system stop resentment before it starts?
What role does the dad community play when everything falls apart?
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
The First 40 Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger https://amzn.to/4p5iY83
Fair Play system https://amzn.to/4n3Zmzi
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Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
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