Motherhood &
Postpartum
Helping you find your footing, your voice, and your self again.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned-out, or feel like no one is taking care of you while you take care of everyone or everything else? Is motherhood not what you were expecting? Are you struggling and not sure how to talk about it? You are not alone. Approximately 40 to 50 percent of postpartum women experience feelings of loneliness, which can significantly impact their mental health and well-being. Motherhood is a profound and transformative experience, that can leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, disconnected, and questioning who you are. From the moment you conceive, your world changes—emotionally, physically, and mentally. While society often celebrates the joys of motherhood, it’s equally important to acknowledge the complexities and the emotional weight that comes with raising a child. The pressures to “do it all” and “be everything” for your family can lead to stress, anxiety, and feelings of burnout. We help you prioritize yourself and find balance in the many hats that you wear and roles that you hold. We help you build your village and lean into it. Whether you are a new mom, seasoned mom, working mom, single mom, stay-at-home mom, soon-to-be mom, or anyone juggling with the emotional weight of motherhood, we are here for you.
Common hidden challenges that mothers face
Identity shifts
Loss of personal identity outside of being “mom,” struggles with self-worth, body image, or purpose
Relationship
changes
Tension or disconnection with your partner and navigating changing family dynamics or boundaries with in-laws
Mom guilt & perfectionism
Feeling like your not doing “enough” or doing it “right,” comparison to others
Life balance
Struggling to find time for yourself, marriage, career, and friendship, and feeling overwhelmed from managing the household, work, husband and baby
Sleep deprivation & exhaustion
Impacts on mood, decision-making, and emotional regulation
Attachment & bonding
Understanding and responding to baby’s cues, worrying about your connection
Postpartum depression & anxiety
Feeling overwhelmed, sad, or anxious more than expected
how we can help
Everyones postpartum experience is different. We support you by providing validation, emotional support, tools, and strategies to manage the complex challenges of your unique motherhood experience. We can help you:
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Find balance between your new role as mom and your other life roles
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Prioritize self care and what that looks like
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Overcome people pleasing and perfection
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Reconnect with your partner
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Improve your energy, sleeping habits, health
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Connect to yourself
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Feel more supported and practice asking for help when needed
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Identify who you are as a person
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Build emotion regulation
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Regain your purpose
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Gain motivation to do more for you
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Build connections, friendships and a community
Sometimes we need a reminder
There may not be a slow down or a "right time" to take a breath and take care of yourself, so giving yourself permission to take a few minutes to check in with yourself and refuel may not come often enough. Affirmations are an effective and fast way to create intention and gently move your mind into a space that is not only serving the people that you care for, but also serving you. Affirmations are more than just looking in the mirror and telling yourself something that you want to see. They are words that through practice, you learn to believe and trust in, that become part of your healing and part of your self care routine. Time is a commodity that moms do not have a lot of. Give yourself the gift of time. Spend intentional time on you, thinking about the person that you showed up as today, who you chose to be, and how powerful you are. Here are some examples that we like:
"It is ok to ask for help"- You may feel like you need to "do it all." Giving yourself permission to prioritize and seek support is powerful. You cannot do it all and that is ok.
"Its okay to have needs and to take up space."- Motherhood often demands self-sacrifice, and moms may feel guilty for wanting time, space or support. Give yourself permission to take up space and have needs.
"You are more than just a mom."- Being a mom does not define you, it is not all of you. Reconnecting with the others parts of you beyond caregiving can help you recreate your new identity and get to know the vivid woman that you are.
"You are allowed to feel overwhelmed."- Two invisible pieces of being a mom that are the heaviest are the mental load and emotional labor. Carrying these around daily mean that you need to take care of yourself first. We can help you figure out what that looks like.
"You define what being a 'good mom' means"- You learn what being a mom means with first hand experience. This is your journey. Breaking away from societal expectations allows you to have a personalized and authentic parenting experience.
"You are not alone."- Isolation is common, especially for new moms or single mothers. Know that others are struggling with similar stuff too, you are not crazy, if you need a tribe, its out there.
"Your feelings are valid."- Whether your feeling resentment, exhaustion, overwhelm, your feelings are real and deserve to be heard.
Contact us:
Let us know if you have any questions, if you would like to set up a free consultation, or if you would like to schedule an appointment. We are here to help mama.