Why Motherhood Feels Harder Than You Expected (And Why That Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mother)
When we imagine motherhood, we often picture tiny fingers wrapped around ours, sleepy cuddles, first smiles, and the overwhelming love we are told we will instantly feel. While those moments certainly exist, many mothers are surprised to discover another side of motherhood one that is rarely spoken about. The exhaustion that sleep cannot fix. The […]
The First 6 Weeks After Birth: Caring for Your Mind and Body
The First Six Weeks Are About More Than Recovery Bringing a new baby into the world is a life-changing experience. The first six weeks after birth—often called the postpartum or “fourth trimester”—are filled with moments of joy, wonder, and love. They can also bring exhaustion, uncertainty, emotional ups and downs, and significant physical recovery. While […]