The Missing Piece in Postpartum Care 🧩
Thriving postpartum starts with supporting *you* first.
When you think of preparing for postpartum, what comes to mind?
What kind of diapers should I get?
How many bedtime onesies do I need?
What kind of nursing bra will fit me?
Is the Snoo actually worth it?
These are important, yes—but when I talk to postpartum mothers, weeks or even years after giving birth, their deepest struggles rarely have to do with the material side of postpartum.
Instead, they share about their:
Emotional overwhelm and exhaustion
Guilt and losing their sense of self
Resentment, isolation, and feeling unsupported
Longing for creativity, joy, and connection
We prepare for the mechanics of newborn care, but what about the monumental changes in you?
The “Now What?” Moment
Especially after the first 40 days—when the 6-week OB visit is over, the doula says goodbye, and your partner returns to work—it can feel like:
“Now what?”
You’re in an in-between phase. Not quite in the newborn haze, but far from “back to normal.”
And maybe it’s not about “going back” at all.
Maybe this next stage of postpartum is about creating something new:
Integrating the profound changes of your journey so far
Rediscovering yourself, through the transformation of motherhood
Finding new rhythms and redefining relationships
A Step Beyond the Cocoon
I still remember my own moment at two months postpartum.
It was Father’s Day, and we were invited to a big family gathering. It felt like I was stepping back out into the world for the first time—and honestly, it was daunting.
But I knew how much it meant for Nick to feel celebrated as a new dad on his first Father’s Day.
So I braced myself, gently holding the questions and worries that swirled in my mind:
What if I feel overstimulated or overwhelmed?
What if Teo gets sick from germs?
In the end, it turned out okay, I felt supported throughout, and it made me happy to see Nick feel acknowledged and loved as he navigates his own transformative journey into fatherhood.
But that experience reminds me of just how big it can feel to take even a single step beyond the cocoon of those tender early postpartum weeks.
Why Postpartum Preparation Often Misses the Mark 🎯
In the U.S., postpartum care is often an afterthought. Families are left to fend for themselves during one of the most challenging and transformative seasons of life.
The reality is:
80% of mothers experience “baby blues”.
1 in 7 mothers experiences postpartum depression.
Over 50% say they felt unprepared for the emotional and relational shifts.
The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory on the mental health crisis facing new parents.
Most preparation focuses on logistics, like how to swaddle or change a diaper. But postpartum isn’t just a physical adjustment.
Postpartum can feel like a full-on sprint and a marathon all at once, with the little sleep, big emotions, societal pressures, and trying to find yourself again in the midst of it all.
To truly thrive in this season, your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being must take center stage. Not only in the early weeks, but far beyond.
What Does Thriving Postpartum Look Like?
For one of my clients, it started with a question:
Is this my new normal? Or is there a way to feel like myself again?
At 2.5 months postpartum, she was struggling with mood swings and the overwhelm of early motherhood…and a looming feeling like she was losing her sense of self.
She longed to feel calm and grounded, gain the courage to return to work, and create a joyful, aligned, sustainable path as a mom. To move beyond just surviving each day.
And that’s exactly what we were able to do together.
Here’s what she shared:
“Eunice made me feel completely understood and validated. I learned how to understand and respect myself on a deeper level. What truly amazed me was how my husband noticed a change in me after just one session.”
Through our work, she reconnected with her body, and we held compassionate space for the many shifts and emotions she was experiencing.
When she was no longer stuck in survival mode, she was able to access the calm clarity and confidence she had been craving.
“Eunice gave me the courage to be happier and kinder toward myself and the world. She helped me shift my focus away from the fight-or-flight mentality and toward a place of calm, helping me remember and feel in my body that ‘this too, shall pass.’”
Reclaiming her joy empowered her to take aligned steps toward the life she envisioned—embracing motherhood without losing herself in the process.
Postpartum doesn’t have to be just about enduring.
It can be a season of transformation and becoming.
Supporting You, Wherever You Are
Whether you’re postpartum now or pregnant and planning ahead, I’d love to support you.
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You deserve support, joy, and peace in this life-altering journey.
Let’s redefine postpartum together.
Rooting for you,
Eunice
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Hi 👋🏼 I'm Eunice (she/her).
I’m a Somatic Business Coach for visionary daughters of immigrants, entrepreneurs, and creatives. I help you embody your brilliance, shine unapologetically, and create a thriving business and life you love, without burning out. ❤️🔥
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