What Is Matrescence? The Hidden Transition into Motherhood
When Mamas finally bring their bundle of joy into the world, emotions can come in waves. There’s the joy of finally meeting the little bean you’ve spent months visualising. The awe. The disbelief. The quiet shock of realisation as you come to terms with the fact you did indeed bring life. You have had a baby, but something has shifted inside you, too. Matrescence defines this new transformation you may find yourself in. And no, you’re not the only one.
Postpartum in a Culture That Won’t Let Women Rest
Over and over again, the everyday woman is presented with real-life examples that tell her she needs to do more. To get “back to her old self”.
What we should actually be paying attention to during this Golden Hour is learning from your little human, pacing yourself, and meeting yourself with the necessary compassion and care you deserve.
Breathing In Your Birthing Room
When entering the birthing room, the most fundamental tool that you can use to be your anchor is your breath. It’s the very thing that’s carried us from the moment we emerged Earthside.