Perinatal Preparation
“Enjoy every moment!”
A well-intended phrase told to many mothers in celebration, but why then do feelings of pressure, guilt, even frustration arise?
Expecting moms hear about how the cold meals, sleepiness, full sink and laundry basket are worth it for those newborn snuggles. But then you’re in the postpartum trench expecting that to be the biggest of your worries.
Then BOOM. Sore nipples. Nonstop witching hour cries. Cluster feeding. Sleep deprivation. Waking up to a pool of sweat. Overstimulation. Your husband is in slow motion. What was that intrusive thought?! Extreme anxiety. Deep depression. Where are my friends that kept checking in during pregnancy? So so SO much unsolicited advice. 3am google searches. Feeling so distant from your spouse, but also not wanting them to touch you. And so. Much. More.
In something so seemingly “common” and natural as being a mom, there sure are a million things that are left unsaid at that baby shower you had. Those cute outfits can only do so much.
This has been my mission in working with new mommas. To let them in on the actual reality of what to expect once that little squishy babe enters the world in order to mentally prepare, so that then those newborn snuggles are more of a focal point.
To fully experience that love you can’t explain until you’re a parent yourself. The feeling of being able to sleep on your stomach again and touch your toes because that big belly isn’t in the way. To watch your spouse be the great dad that you knew he would be. All that good stuff.
My name is Nicoletta. I’m an LPC who loves to help mommas prepare for the best thing that will ever happen to them, and the challenges that come with it.
I come alongside couples through the whole perinatal journey
I can help you find providers
Support you and your spouse on how to communicate during the newborn phase
Walk with you through postpartum and anything that comes with it.
So many new parents feel like they’re drowning in many unknowns.
I would love to help you learn to tread water until you can reach your footing again, so that you can truly “enjoy every moment!”
