Resources and recommended reading
MATERNAL WELLNESS BLOG
The Becoming Mothers Counseling Blog is a resource for new moms and mothers-to-be. You will find writings on my own motherhood journey, as well as some of my top recommended readings and illustrations from other writers and artists.
Intense and Traumatic Births
Childbirth is an intense and powerful experience that can deeply affect women, especially when it doesn't go as planned. Intense and traumatic births can leading to feelings of distress, with about 9% of new mothers experiencing postpartum PTSD. While these experiences can be challenging, postpartum PTSD is a temporary and treatable condition. Postpartum mental health support is available.
