👶 You Matter Too: Support for Moms During Pregnancy & Postpartum

🌷 Because Motherhood Changes Everything

Becoming a mom is one of the biggest transitions in life — filled with love, exhaustion, joy, and sometimes… heartbreak or confusion. The world tells you this should be the happiest time of your life, but many moms quietly whisper, “Why don’t I feel okay?”

At Mara’s Lighthouse, we want you to know — you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. Motherhood brings enormous physical, emotional, and hormonal changes, and sometimes those changes can feel overwhelming. You deserve care, rest, and support too.

💭 When the Joy Feels Heavy

It’s normal to feel emotional after having a baby — your body is healing, your hormones are shifting, and your world just changed overnight. Many new moms experience what’s known as the “baby blues,” a short period of mood swings, tears, and fatigue in the first couple of weeks after birth.

But if those feelings last longer than two weeks — if sadness, worry, or guilt start to take over your days — it may be more than the blues. You could be experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, both of which are common and treatable.

Some moms also experience intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or constant fear that something bad might happen to their baby. Others feel disconnected or numb. You don’t have to hide those feelings — they’re signs you’ve been coping alone for too long, not that you’re a bad mom.

🌼 Common Perinatal & Postpartum Conditions

Motherhood can affect mental health in many ways. The most common conditions we support include:

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD): Deep sadness, guilt, or hopelessness lasting beyond two weeks after birth.

  • Postpartum Anxiety: Racing thoughts, panic, or fear about your baby’s safety.

  • Postpartum OCD: Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that cause distress.

  • Postpartum Psychosis: A rare but serious condition that may cause confusion, hallucinations, or paranoia — this is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.

  • Pregnancy-related depression or anxiety: Emotional changes that start during pregnancy itself.

You’re not alone in this — 1 in 7 mothers experiences a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder.

🌿 Why It Happens

The truth is, your body and mind go through more change in the year surrounding childbirth than almost any other time in your life. Hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, physical recovery, and the pressure to be “okay” can create the perfect storm for mental and emotional exhaustion.

Other contributing factors can include:

  • Difficult pregnancy or birth experience

  • Feeling unsupported by a partner or family

  • NICU stays or medical complications

  • A personal or family history of anxiety or depression

  • Unrealistic expectations of motherhood

You’re doing the best you can — and it’s okay to need help.

💊 Whole-Person Care and Prescriber Support

At Mara’s Lighthouse, we take care of you, not just your symptoms. Our in-house prescriber works closely with your therapist to make sure your care is safe, coordinated, and supportive — especially during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Together, we’ll:

  • Talk through your symptoms and options with compassion and clarity

  • Explore safe medication choices if needed

  • Coordinate with your OB-GYN or primary doctor for seamless care

  • Check in regularly to track your progress and make adjustments as your needs change

You’ll have one team working together for you — because your mental and physical health are deeply connected, and both matter.

💬 Our Approach to Healing

Our therapists specialize in working with moms and moms-to-be, using gentle, effective techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.

We’ll help you:

  • Manage anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelm

  • Rebuild confidence and connection

  • Navigate the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood

  • Process birth trauma or loss

  • Find calm and balance in your new normal

We believe every mom deserves to be cared for with the same tenderness she gives to others.

🌸 Caring for Yourself While You Care for Baby

Motherhood can be beautiful — and messy. Healing starts with giving yourself permission to slow down and receive care, too.

1️⃣ Rest Without Guilt
Sleep when you can, ask for help, and let go of “shoulds.” You’re allowed to rest.

2️⃣ Nourish Yourself
Eat, hydrate, move gently, and breathe. Your body has done something incredible — it deserves kindness.

3️⃣ Reach Out Early
You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable. Asking for help is strength, not weakness.

4️⃣ Quiet the Comparison
Every mom’s journey looks different. Focus on your truth, not the highlight reel.

5️⃣ Remember — This Is Temporary
The fog does lift. With the right care, you will feel like yourself again.

💙 At Mara’s Lighthouse, we walk beside you through the hard days and the healing ones — helping you find balance, confidence, and light again.

💖 You’re Not Alone in This

If motherhood feels heavier than you expected, please know that help is here. You are not failing — you are feeling. And with care, understanding, and support, you can heal and thrive again.

Click below to schedule your session and start your journey toward peace, joy, and connection.

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