What do I mean “Hold the Mother”? Usually pregnancy is met with excitement and joy from those surrounding the pregnant mother. But as soon as the baby is born, it’s all about the baby. When a mother births her baby, all everyone wants to do is come over and “hold the baby”. The mother is no longer pregnant, so she is no longer relevant. Although she just experienced one of the most critical (pregnancy and birth) times in her life, she is forgotten.

Her body is experiencing the biggest hormonal drop she will ever experience, and she is not checked on. She might be having scary thoughts or struggling to bond with her baby. She might have had a really traumatic birth and is being told that doesn’t matter, as long as the baby is “ok”. I want to change that narrative. The mother needs “holding” too. She just gave birth. She needs care. She is healing. She needs to be HELD. She needs to be checked on.

Bringing a child into this world is a radical, life-changing experience. A mother needs as much support as possible to help the baby survive. Helping mothers, helps families. I am here to help. This is why my mental health therapy practice is called Hold the Mother Mental Health Services.

If you are finding yourself suffering in silence, it’s OK to ask for help.

Si te encuentras sufriendo en silencio, esta bien pedir ayuda.