Hey Mama! I see you. I know what it’s like to go through pregnancy, birth, & now parenting a child (& I also realize how weird it is to be called “mama” if you’re newly pregnant).
So you’re pregnant…
Now what?
You feel so much - but at the same time don’t know how to feel about it. You thought when this moment happened, it’d be different - that you’d be in a different place. It’s not what you imagined it would be. Your plans, your future, your whole life changed in an instant.
You feel like you’re not ready. I was surprised to learn that most parents didn’t choose & plan the time of their pregnancy. So that means that most of the time it just happens. Nobody is truly ready for this journey ahead of them — you’re not alone! Becoming a parent is one of the biggest transitions you will face in your adult life. A range of emotions follows, and oftentimes even some feelings of grief & loss. These feelings can feel confusing if this pregnancy is wanted, but are completely normal. Pregnancy accompanies a variety of losses including: loss of the body you have known, your sense of independence, free time, the ability to eat & drink whatever you want when you want it, & the list goes on.
Pregnancy is terrifying - let’s be real. Even planned pregnancies leave you feeling inadequate & unprepared. Not to mention the hormonal shifts, your growing physical appearance, overwhelming emotions, changing mental state, & all of the unknowns of what’s to come. I mean, c’mon, you have to not only grow a human but also push that human out of your own body. You can’t tell me that’s not frightening.
You have approximately 9 months (or less!) to process through your feelings, prepare for what’s to come, & deal with the unforeseen circumstances.
My specialty has evolved through personal experiences & life stages, so I understand where you’re at. I am a wife & mama first, & then a therapist. I know all pregnancies, perinatal, labor & delivery, & postpartum experiences are so diverse & have so many factors to be accounted for, many of which can be absolutely earth shattering & heartbreaking. I am here to meet you where you are & share in the healing process of your unique experience.
I offer individual and intensive therapy for women & mothers, no matter where you are on your journey. My husband & I offer, Baby Bumps & Brushes, an expressive arts therapy group that addresses a variety of perinatal experiences including: grief and loss, abortion, genetic abnormalities, and single moms. We also prepare new parents for this huge transition through the Bringing Baby Home workshop. Pregnancy is a life season unlike any other, & I am here to learn about what is happening for you on this journey. Don’t waste any time to find the support you need during this season. You are not meant to do it alone.