Welcome, New Mothers.
The postpartum period, also known as the 4th Trimester is a critical healing window that is often overlooked in our culture. Societal pressures often encourage women to just “bounce back” after childbirth. Overexerting oneself and denying the proper nourishment and rest can cause major issues later down the road.
The transition into Motherhood is a major role adjustment. A mother experiences 2 births: the birth of their child and the birth of a new self into being.
In our culture, most new mothers get one postpartum check-up at 6 weeks. That’s it. But what happens afterwards?
The postpartum window isn’t over at 6 weeks, or even 6 months. Some mothers feel a shift around 2 years postpartum, and others consider the rest of their lives as “Postpartum.” In any case, it’s an undeniably potent time that needs to be honored. A mother’s entire world as they once knew it has shifted. Friendships may dissolve, relationships may be strained, sexual intimacy doesn’t look the way it once did, and breastfeeding can be a real struggle. Let’s unpack all of this together.
These sessions for mothers who have experience with:
Birth trauma
Feelings of uneasiness or anxiety
Difficulties with breastfeeding
Incontinence
Diastasis Recti
A feeling of disconnect from your self
Pelvic issues
Intimacy and painful sex
Miscarriage and loss