Support for Motherhood
Guidance Through Early Motherhood
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When a baby is born, so is a mother.
Mothers play a vital role in a child’s life, providing security and guidance from the very beginning. However, the journey of parenthood—especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period—can come with unexpected challenges. Many mothers experience emotional, physical, and mental health struggles as they navigate this transition.
Support for Motherhood is designed to help mothers with infants process these challenges in a compassionate and supportive environment. Whether you a mother and are experiencing frequent worry, feeling touched out, exhausted, or are feeling overwhelmed, we are here to provide guidance and restorative support.
Through individualized counseling, our supportive community of care -The Mama Nest - and evidence-based resources, we help mother’s care for themselves, so they can strengthen the bond with their little one, foster emotional well-being, and begin to feel more confident and connected in their role and new identity.
Mama, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Let us support you in building a foundation of resilience, and well-being for both you and your little one(s).
“When you nourish your nervous system, you are nourishing your baby’s nervous system and lifelong health.”
— Greer Kirshenbaum, Nurture Revolution
Areas of Focus
If you are experiencing any of the following during the postpartum period, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you and you are not alone.
Always Feeling On Edge
Do you tend to feel anxious, self-critical, or constantly on high alert? This can show up as persistent worry, emotional reactivity, or a sense that you're never doing quite enough. Parenting can amplify these feelings, especially when the stakes feel high and the days feel unpredictable.
Experiencing Intense or Explosive Anger
Are you finding yourself caught in intense feelings of anger, irritability, or even explosive outbursts that feel out of proportion to the situation? Does it come on quickly and feel overwhelming. Do you yell, snap or feel on edge? Does your heart race, do you clench your jaw or feel tightening in your chest? Sleep deprivation, overstimulation, feeling unsupported or having unmet expectations can all be factors leading to these feelings. Having these feelings doesn’t mean someone is a bad parent—it’s often a sign of unmet needs, emotional overload, and nervous system dysregulation.
Struggling with What Others Think or Say
Are you feeling hurt by feedback or perceived judgment from others? In the parenting world—where opinions fly freely—this can be especially painful. It's okay to feel tender. Boundaries, validation, and support can help you find steadiness even in the face of others’ opinions.
Preoccupied with Intense Worry About Your Baby
You might find yourself second-guessing every decision, wondering if you're doing it “right.” When self-trust is shaky, it’s easy to fall into the cycle of overthinking or seeking constant reassurance. This can be exhausting—and isolating. Sometimes, preoccupations even shows up as overwhelming intrusive thoughts, like sudden visions of your baby being hurt. These moments can feel frightening, but they are more common than you think—and you don’t have to face them alone.
Struggling to Ask for Help
If you're naturally introspective or quiet, asking for what you need might feel especially hard. Parenting often demands more connection and advocacy and it can be draining. You might feel invisible, or like your needs don’t matter—which can deepen exhaustion and emotional isolation.
Wanting to Get it All Done, But Can’t
You read all the books. You made the spreadsheets. You had the nursery set before the third trimester. And then—real life happened. Parenting doesn’t follow a script, and for someone who finds comfort in being prepared, this unpredictability can feel overwhelming. It’s not that you're doing it wrong—it’s that parenting is deeply nuanced, and rarely “perfect.” But it’s still possible to feel confident and grounded without needing everything under control.
Avoiding Pain, Silencing Yourself
Some parents instinctively push their own needs aside to avoid discomfort—physical, emotional, or relational. This harm-avoidant mindset can lead to silence, over-accommodation, and emotional burnout. You deserve care, too. Pain doesn’t have to be ignored—it can be a doorway to deeper healing.
Support for Teen Moms
We hold space for teen mothers—offering support, not judgment—as they navigate the tenderness and complexity of becoming a parent while navigating their own growth and identity formation.
What Support Can Look Like
Every journey into parenthood is unique, and so is the support you deserve. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, recovering from birth, adjusting to life with a new baby, or processing unexpected emotions, we're here to walk alongside you—with care, curiosity, and non-judgment.
In our work together, we may explore:
Holding space for big emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger, or overwhelm—especially the ones that feel hard to name.
Reclaiming your sense of self amidst the identity shifts of motherhood or parenting.
Soothing nervous system distress through grounding, mindfulness, and embodied awareness.
Supporting your bond with your baby and your own inner child.
Making room for joy, rest, and healing in small, meaningful ways.
This is not about fixing you—because you are not broken. It's about offering a compassionate space where your feelings are valid, your voice is heard, and your needs matter.
You don’t have to go through this alone.