Intrusive thoughts are not a reflection of your character or intentions. They are a sign that your brain is on high alert, trying to protect you and your baby from potential harm. While this heightened vigilance can be useful, it can also backfire, causing your mind to fixate on worst-case scenarios. There is no feeling more vulnerable than new motherhood, and it can leave you feeling a sense of powerlessness that your brain has a hard time processing.

This blog post describes 10 signs that indicate you may be experiencing birth trauma. The piece, drawing on insights from postpartum therapists, perinatal mental health specialists, and birth trauma therapists, suggests that healing from PTSD from labor is possible.

Understanding birth trauma can be difficult. This blog describes birth trauma and shows how techniques like EMDR can help you process your experience.

As a fertility therapist I see how profoundly infertility impacts women, even when these wounds are not always outwardly visible. The grief of infertility is often misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced it, and this can add to a woman’s sense of isolation and shame. Through fertility counseling, individuals and couples find a space where their emotions, no matter how complex, are validated and supported.

Talking about mental health as a mama is not easy. The stigma and shame surrounding these conversations can make it feel like you're supposed to handle everything on your own. Society often paints motherhood as something that's "natural" and "effortless," but the reality is far from that. Here’s a guide on how to talk to your partner about postpartum mental health drawing on insights from postpartum therapists, perinatal mental health specialists, and maternal mental health experts.

If you’ve experienced a traumatic birth, the pain doesn’t simply disappear once your baby is home. Birth trauma has a way of lingering, lurking in the background of even the most joyful moments. If you’ve been here, you’re not alone. Trauma from childbirth, and the emotional and physical scars it leaves behind, are real, and PTSD from labor is common. Birth trauma therapy utilizing EMDR can be a very effective tool for healing.

Navigating the challenges of new motherhood, especially at the end of the day, can feel overwhelming. In this blog, I explore the "Sunset Scaries"—the anxiety and sadness many moms experience in the evenings—and provide actionable tips for coping. From creating a calming nighttime routine to limiting social media, I share ways to ease the emotional weight of motherhood. Learn how to recognize when these feelings might indicate something deeper, such as postpartum depression, and discover the importance of seeking support from a postpartum depression therapist. At Shameless Mama Wellness, we’re here to empower mothers to embrace their journey with grace and compassion.

Mother-infant bonding is a transformative journey that lays the foundation for a child's emotional and psychological wellbeing. The significance of this bond and the pivotal role it plays in shaping a child's development in profound.

Prioritizing one’s well-being is not only a gift to oneself but a vital investment in the health and welfare of the family.

Let's embrace the journey of motherhood with openness and receptivity, charting our course with intuition, empathy, and authenticity.