Life After Baby: Coping With Postpartum Stress and Identity Shifts
It goes without saying being a new mom is stressful at times. Before the baby comes, you often have many conversations with people about the new parent exhaustion, the late nights and the never-ending feedings, but It seems a lot of parents aren’t talking about the stress of the transition from your old life to the new one.
Things like…
not always being able to attend special occasions.
having the mental space to even remember special dates at all.
that hobby that you spent so many hours of your life on, that filled you with joy and gave you a creative outlet—where does that fit in now?
what about the way you’ve always taken pride in being the friend that was emotionally supportive to a fault—how will you be able to do that when you barely have enough emotional reserves for your partner at the end of the day?
These are just a few examples of some of the ways that postpartum transition can add stress that we don’t always think of, or maybe don’t even talk about before becoming a new parent.
Having a space to navigate those changes and all the big feelings that come along with it is so important. It’s also important for new parents to know that you don’t have to have a diagnosis to get support—we’re here for it all!
If you find yourself overwhelmed with the very big changes brought on by new motherhood, I’d love to work with you.
I’m Kristin, a social worker at Middle Path Wellness Collective in St. Charles, MO, where I support moms navigating the rollercoaster of parenthood.
As a mom myself, I deeply understand the challenges (and the joys!) that come with raising little ones.
My passion lies in holistic wellbeing, and I love combining my training and personal experience to make the motherhood journey feel a little less scary and lonely. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and supported every step of the way. With the right tools and guidance, I truly believe every parent can find their way to a more connected and confident place.
