Birthing A Better You

05/26/2026

Check out this post from Emma .health.with.emma instagram

I was that child, a childhood spent in silence. Suffered situational mutism, and a voice crushed by trauma.

Now I am a public speaker, and have found my voice through late discovery of my autism and connecting with other neurodivergent voices.

Brian

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If you grew up feeling unable to express emotions safely, there’s a good chance you learned how to stay quiet very quickly.

A lot of us learned how to suppress feelings, avoid conflict, stay small, keep the peace, or hide what was really going on internally just to get through difficult situations growing up.

And even years later, those survival behaviours can still follow us into adulthood.

We might struggle to ask for help. Feel guilty for taking up space. Panic over conflict. Shut down emotionally when overwhelmed. Feel responsible for everybody else’s emotions while ignoring our own.

A lot of these responses did not come from weakness.

They came from adapting to environments that did not feel emotionally safe.

Stay Strong ❤️

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05/06/2026

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day 💚

As a therapist, I need you to know this:

Maternal mental health matters just as much as physical health. Behind the smiles, milestone photos, and “I’m fine” responses, many mothers are silently struggling while trying to hold everything together.

Here are a few important truths:

• 1 in 5 mothers will experience a perinatal mental health disorder.
• Up to 85% of mothers experience the “baby blues.”
• Approximately 1 in 5 mothers experience depression during pregnancy or postpartum.
• Approximately 1 in 5 mothers experience anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum.
• Up to 17% of mothers experience perinatal OCD.
• Intrusive thoughts can be common in the postpartum period.
• Postpartum PTSD is real and can develop after a traumatic birth experience.
• Perinatal loss can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
• Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency and occurs in approximately 1–2 out of every 1,000 deliveries.

Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, exhausting, and emotionally complex. Struggling does not make someone a bad mother. It makes them human.

To every birthing person navigating pregnancy, postpartum, loss, infertility, anxiety, trauma, identity changes, or silent overwhelm: you deserve support, compassion, rest, and care too.

Please check on the a birthing person around you. Listen without judgment. Normalize asking for help. And remind them that they do not have to suffer in silence. 💚

04/27/2026

Hi friends,

If you are in the first year of your postpartum period, need postpartum support and are concerned about affordability or there are barriers to receiving a postpartum doula, please don’t hesitate to reach out. There may be opportunities to have services sponsored for you.

04/16/2026

✨Mother’s Day is approaching. ✨

For husbands, partners, and loved ones wondering how to truly support the woman in your life?? Consider purchasing a gift that extends beyond the moment.

A doula. 🤰🏾

Whether it’s birth support or postpartum care, a doula provides something that can’t be wrapped: presence, reassurance, and informed support during one of life’s most transformative seasons.

Why it matters:
• Emotional support during vulnerable moments
• Evidence-based guidance and advocacy
• Reduced stress and increased confidence
• Support that continues even when others return to daily routines

It’s more than a gift.. it’s an investment in her well-being, her experience, and your growing family. Trust me, she’ll always remember this and will thank you forever!! 💞🤞🏾

04/12/2026

Hi friends,

If you are pregnant or in your postpartum period and need mental health support but are concerned about affordability or there are barriers to receiving a therapist, please don’t hesitate to reach out. There may be opportunities to have services sponsored for you.

03/19/2026

I recently attended a birth at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center and had the opportunity to come across a beautifully designed lactation space. It immediately stood out to me… not just for its appearance, but for what it represents.

Lately, I’ve been more intentional about noticing and inquiring about lactation spaces wherever I go. This shift comes from a deeply personal experience in which I was not provided a safe or appropriate place to pump for my son. That moment highlighted a gap that too many parents quietly navigate.

Dedicated lactation spaces are not a luxury, they are essential. They support the physical process of milk expression, but just as importantly, they protect dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being. When a parent is given a clean, quiet, and respectful environment, it can directly impact milk supply, stress levels, and the overall breastfeeding or pumping journey.

Creating and maintaining these spaces is a reflection of how institutions value maternal and infant health. It sends a clear message: families are supported here, and their needs matter.

03/01/2026

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01/10/2026

01/02/2026

Labor pain and injury pain are sooo different and I need us to stop comparing the two.

Labor pain should be healthy and purposeful.. it’s not an injury, nothing is wrong! It’s the uterine muscle that squeezes and relaxes to bring your baby into this world.. and when we shift our mindset everything changes. When you view labor pain as healthy and purposeful, you go into labor much more calm.. ready to work with the intensity and not brace or resist.. 💞

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all of the families I’ve had the honor of supporting this year 🤍

Thank you for trusting me during one of the most sacred, vulnerable, and transformative seasons of your lives. Allowing me into your birth space, your homes, your emotions, and your stories is something I never take lightly. Each journey has been unique, powerful, and deeply meaningful.

To every parent who chose me as their doula; thank you. Your strength, resilience, and openness continue to remind me why this work matters. It is truly a privilege to walk alongside you, advocate for you, and hold space as you grow and transition into parenthood.

Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas, peaceful moments, and continued healing and joy in the season ahead. 🎄✨