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What brave new moms need to know
Worthy of support
Many of the new moms I work with struggle most with allowing themselves to accept support. There is still a heavy expectation that we carry that we're supposed to be able to do it all, and that if we need help we're failing. WE'RE NOT. Allowing yourself to accept...
Why Brave?
Our society’s views on motherhood are tangled up with the views on womanhood and the ideals of women to be small, quiet, weak, and selfless. Think about the disrespect these messages pay to our strongest and most valuable members—mothers, those who are charged with...
Not every moment
So many new moms feel guilty if they don't "love every moment," and sometimes friends and family members inadvertantly reinforce this guilt. Not every moment of your baby's existence is going to be magical. There are many moments that you probably won't enjoy. It's...
Brave New Mom Affirmations
If you've already gotten into the book, you know that a lot of what we need to be aware of as Brave New Moms is how we're talking to ourselves. Do we have a kind, caring inner voice, or a critical and harsh one? If our usual tone is less than compassionate, we might...
5 senses self-care
Share how you've practiced self-care today!
Brave new mom book club!
Want to find out about the Brave New Mom book club?? Register for the virtual launch party (7pm Central next Thursday, June 3!) at: https://www.terrafirmampls.com/cal.../2021/bravenewmomlaunch Whether you’re a new mom or a not-so-new mom, we’d love to have you for a...
Book launch events
Two great Brave New Mom launch events are coming up on Thursday, June 3! Join us for either or BOTH! 3pm: Virtual event with Twin Cities Midwifery: Mindfulness in 2021 - https://fb.me/e/1ssuknQDe 7pm: Virtual Launch Party! with Terra Firma - register for free at...
The books are coming!
Brave New Mom: A Survival Guide for Mindfully Navigating Postpartum Motherhood is coming this week! You can order now, and share with others. There will be a virtual launch party and a live mindfulness event with Twin Cities Midwifery the first week of June. Watch...
What gets in the way of Self-Compassion
Here are three things that commonly get in the way of holding a compassionate voice toward ourselves (and others): Judgments: If we have an idea of the “best” way to do something, of course we’ll fall short. Instead, what if we let go of “right” and “wrong,” “better”...
“Can anyone see me?” – NONBINARY PARENTS IN TODAY’S SOCIETY
R. Featherstone, author Rachel Featherstone is a nonbinary nurse practitioner and perinatal mental health specialist. They organize the Greater Richmond Perinatal Mental Health Coalition, and serve parents and partners in Idaho through Eucalyptus Health, a...