A Woman's Right to Peace: How to Advocate for Yourself During Delivery
"A Woman's Right to Peace: How to Advocate for Yourself During Delivery," empowers women to protect their mental and emotional well-being during labor and postpartum. It explains the legal and medical rights that support a woman's choice to limit visitors and provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to communicate those needs to family members and hospital staff. The post emphasizes that prioritizing a peaceful birthing space is a courageous act of self-care, crucial for a healthy delivery and the start of a new family.
Unpacking "Mom Rage": How to Find Calm When You're Overwhelmed
"Unpacking Mom Rage: How to Find Calm When You're Overwhelmed," explains that "mom rage" is not a flaw, but a signal of an overwhelmed nervous system often stretched thin by chronic stress and a lack of support. It provides practical, in-the-moment strategies for calming your body's "fight or flight" response, as well as long-term guidance on nurturing yourself and your support system. The post highlights how professional support can help unpack the deeper roots of this rage and build lasting resilience.