For a nourished, strengthening postpartum time
The postpartum period — the first 40 days after birth — is an extraordinary time for a new family. A sacred, tender space in which not only the baby's life begins, but the whole family is born anew and the mother needs to recover. It is a beautiful thing when there are trusted people who want and are able to help during this time. So that there is room left for the wonder and for what truly matters, Wochenbetter makes it simple to coordinate that support. *… "And in each beginning dwells a magic that protects us and helps us to live." …* Hermann Hesse — "Stages" (Stufen)
How it works
For the family
1. Create a circle
In the app, you create your postpartum circle and invite the people you'd like to be supported by — and who want to be there for you — via link or QR code.
2. Post tasks
In the app you can create tasks — from household chores to caring for siblings, and all of your very own needs. Templates make it easy.
3. Help arrives
The helpers in your circle can sign up for and take on tasks freely and on their own initiative. You see who's doing what, can relax into accepting help, and make family time your priority.
For helpers
1. Accept the invitation & join the circle
Through the link or code you enter the circle, where you can join as a helper using your email address.
2. View tasks, offer your help
You can see what the parents really need right now and sign up on your own for tasks you have the time and capacity for. The parents are notified. You can also offer help yourself — for example, letting them know times when you'd be happy to drop by.
3. Help — and feel good about it
Support during the postpartum time is essential. As a helper, you contribute something precious to a nourished start into a new human life and into being a family — exactly in the way that works for the family and for you. Thank you!
Why Wochenbetter at all?
Couldn't you just start a WhatsApp group or something similar?
Of course — do whatever feels good and works for you!
The idea behind Wochenbetter is to make it as easy as possible for both sides — family and helpers — to clearly show and see what is really needed right now, and to let helpers organize themselves completely freely. Without lengthy back-and-forth.