She knew this transition was not about becoming someone better but about finally allowing herself to become who she’d always been. -Amy Rubin Staying connected to yourself and others is a very important part of mental wellness throughout motherhood. This can also be very hard to do at times, especially during those many long, sleepless […]

Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking but a full-on metamorphosis. –Martha Beck There tends to be a whole myriad of feelings in motherhood including guilt and shame. So, what’s the difference between these two feelings? Mom guilts says, […]

If you’re a mom, you’re a superhero. Period. -Rosie Pope We all go through may transitions throughout our lives, and the transition into motherhood and the postpartum period is no exception. This blog will dive into some common transitions during postpartum including maternity leave/the fourth trimester, returning to work/the fifth trimester and becoming a stay-at-home […]

Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers — strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength. —Barbara Katz Rothman I’ve personally given birth to two kids, both vastly different birth experiences. Although both thankfully resulted in healthy babies, my first was a traumatic birth with a […]

  Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of Mother’s Love. -Maureen Hawkin Don’t you just love this quote? It’s all based in love, right from the start! The new born baby stage, […]