Why Perinatal Mental Health Matters

When I think about the work I do with moms, I often describe it as sacred ground. Becoming a mother, whether it’s through pregnancy, postpartum, adoption, or navigating loss is one of the most tender and vulnerable seasons of life. It’s also a time when old wounds, past traumas, and deep emotions can rise to the surface in ways we don’t always expect.

I love working with women in this stage because it’s such a brave thing to show up for yourself in the middle of it all. The truth is, motherhood can be both beautiful and incredibly heavy. Many of the women I meet carry silent stories of loss, infertility struggles, birth trauma, postpartum depression or anxiety, or the weight of “I should be happy, but I don’t feel like myself.” My role is to hold those stories with honor, without judgment, and to remind you that you’re not alone in any of it.

One of the most powerful things I’ve witnessed is the way healing in mothers ripples outward. When a mom learns to care for herself, to process trauma, to regulate her emotions, it doesn’t stop with her. It touches her children, her relationships, and even her community. That’s why I believe this work is so meaningful.

If you’re in the perinatal season and finding it harder than you expected, I want you to know that your story makes sense. Every emotion you’re feeling, every struggle you’re facing, is valid. And you don’t have to walk through it alone.