The Mother’s Blog
Where motherhood meets realness, compassion, and practical tools for your well-being.
FEATURED POSTS
The Essential Guide to Postpartum
Emotional Regulation for Moms
The Mental Load for Moms
MOST RECENT POSTS
Motherhood Is Political (Even When You Wish It Weren’t)
Motherhood doesn’t happen in a vacuum. This blog explores how politics, policy, and systemic inequality shape modern motherhood and why so many moms feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out. A validating, feminist-informed perspective on maternal mental health.
Snapping at Your Partner? Here’s What the Mental Load May Be Doing to Your Relationship
Snapping at your partner more than usual? You’re not alone and you’re not a bad mom or partner. This blog explores how the hidden mental load of motherhood creates tension, resentment, and emotional disconnect in relationships. Learn what’s really happening under the surface and how therapy can help you feel more supported, connected, and less overwhelmed.
Is This Just Motherhood or Am I Struggling with Postpartum Depression?
Feeling sad, irritable, or not like yourself after having a baby? This blog explores the difference between “normal” new mom struggles and postpartum depression. Learn the signs to look for, why it’s so hard to tell, and how therapy can help you feel more like yourself again.
From Overwhelm to Understanding: The Hidden Mental Load of New Motherhood
The invisible weight of motherhood is real and heavy. This post explores the hidden mental load new moms carry, why it feels so overwhelming, and how therapy can help. If you’re feeling constantly “on,” emotionally depleted, or like no one sees what you’re managing, this one’s for you.
Motherhood and Trauma: Answers to the Questions You’re Afraid to Ask
Motherhood often brings up unexpected emotions for moms with childhood trauma or emotional neglect. This blog answers the hard questions around triggers, guilt, and parenting differently- and shows how therapy can help you heal while you raise your child.
The Real Reason You Feel Like Something Bad Is About to Happen
Do you feel like something bad is always about to happen- even when everything seems fine? This blog explores the real, trauma-informed reason behind that heavy sense of dread in motherhood, and how therapy can help you calm your nervous system and feel safe again.
Postpartum Survival Q & A: Real Answers for Exhausted Moms
From sleep deprivation and anxiety to identity loss and craving alone time, this blog answers the six survival questions most moms ask in the messy middle of postpartum life- with honesty, compassion, and practical tools that really help.
How to Know If Therapy Is Right for You in Early Motherhood
Struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or identity loss in early motherhood? This post explores how to know if therapy might be right for you- and why getting support is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself and your family.
Q&A On the Mental Load: On Resentment, Communication, and Doing “Everything”
Postpartum can shake even the strongest relationships. If you feel resentful, overwhelmed, or like you’re doing everything, you’re not alone. This Q&A-style guide offers compassionate answers to the real questions moms are asking about the mental load, communication, and rebuilding connection with guidance grounded in emotional safety and equity.
EMDR for Moms: How It Helps You Reprocess Trauma and Reclaim Your Story
In this blog post, we’ll explore how EMDR helps moms process birth trauma, reduce anxiety, and heal overwhelming experiences from motherhood and beyond. You’ll learn why trauma resurfaces after having a baby, how EMDR works, and what healing can look like so you can reclaim your story with confidence and compassion.
Emotional Regulation Q & A
If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, anxious, or constantly “on edge” since becoming a mom, you’re not alone. This Q&A-style guide answers the real questions postpartum moms are asking about their nervous system, emotional triggers, and how to feel calmer and more grounded with tools you can start using today.
Body After Pregnancy: What’s Really Going On with Your Body After Giving Birth
In this blog post, we’ll walk through what really happens to your body after having a baby- from physical recovery to hormonal shifts to the emotional roller coaster many moms experience. You’ll learn what to expect at each stage of the first postpartum year so you can feel validated, informed, and supported.
Motherhood Q&A: “Am I Failing?” And More
Motherhood can leave you wondering who you are beneath the diapers, feedings, and constant mental load. This Q&A-style guide answers the real questions moms are asking about identity, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all- with compassion, honesty, and zero judgment. Let this be the reminder that you’re not lost… you’re evolving.
What to Do When You Resent Your Partner After Having a Baby
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m doing everything, and they just don’t get it,” you’re not alone. Resentment after having a baby is one of the most common (and least talked about) challenges new parents face. In this blog, we’ll explore why resentment shows up after baby, what it’s really trying to tell you, and practical steps to heal the disconnection. You’ll also learn how therapy and Mental Load Coaching for Couples can help you and your partner rebuild balance, understanding, and teamwork.
Birth Trauma Q&A: Healing After a Difficult Birth
A difficult or traumatic birth can leave you with memories that feel too heavy to carry alone. If you’re replaying moments, feeling guilt or anger, or wondering why your birth still feels so raw, this Q&A-style guide offers compassionate, grounding answers to the questions so many moms are quietly asking.
“I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”: Reclaiming Your Identity After Baby
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even recognize who I am anymore,” you’re not alone. So many moms feel lost in the swirl of postpartum changes, constant caregiving, and pressure to do it all. In this blog, we explore why identity loss is such a common part of motherhood, and how you can begin reconnecting with yourself in gentle, realistic ways. You’ll learn how to understand what’s really behind that feeling of disconnection, why it’s not your fault, and small steps to start feeling grounded and whole again.
Postpartum Q & A: Real Questions Moms Are Asking
The early weeks of motherhood can feel like an emotional whirlwind- beautiful and brutal all at once. If you’ve found yourself crying more than you expected, worrying constantly, or wondering why you don’t quite feel like yourself, you’re not alone. In this Q&A-style guide, we’re answering the real questions postpartum moms are quietly asking online- with compassion, validation, and the reassurance you deserve.
When Motherhood Isn’t What You Expected: The Complex Emotions of New Motherhood
Motherhood isn’t always the blissful experience we’re told to expect. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or wondering why you don’t feel “happy” all the time, this post is for you. We explore the complex emotions of early motherhood- like guilt, anxiety, and grief, and explain why they’re more common (and more valid) than you think. You’ll also learn practical tools from postpartum-informed therapy to help you feel more grounded, supported, and less alone.
Healing from Birth Trauma: A Therapeutic Journey
If your birth didn’t go as planned and you’re still carrying emotional pain, you’re not alone. This post explores how therapy for birth trauma and self-care can help you heal and reconnect with yourself.
Embracing Imperfection: The Beauty of Being a Real Mom
You don’t have to be a perfect mom to be a good one. This post explores the beauty of embracing imperfections and finding confidence and connection in real motherhood.