Postpartum Care: My Philosophy

It is my goal to support you in this time of change. Traditionally people were raised communally and watched others soothe, nurse, and overall care for babies. They would have watched the integral role extended family play as well.

Today, the postpartum period in western society has become something of a time of exclusion, solitude, and distance. People often times avoid emotionally, and physically supporting new families, with the idea that they aren’t needed or wanted. Maybe their own experience of being alone during their life drives that or maybe its just a pure lack of awareness how to support a new, growing family. The thing is we -know- support is needed. Having proper care when you bring a new baby home is protective (you'll hear me say this a lot.)

We know that parents who have the kind of support they need and desire have lower incidences of depression (Cho, H., et. al., 2022), but we have yet to fully turn the corner back to a time where new parents are surrounded with loving supportive people.

My goal is to work myself “out of a job” meaning when I leave you, each day, and at the end of our contracted time together that you are more confident and empowered to care for your new family!

This is indeed a time of transition. It usually will feel like the road is bumpy and long with no end in sight. We sometimes get trapped in the mindset that what is happening right now will continue to happen foever - and it just isn't so. When you look back on all of this, it is my hope you will look back with joy and happiness at one of the most rewarding times of your life. 

Be well,

xo Eme

Cho, H., Lee, K., Choi, E. et al. Association between social support and postpartum depression. Sci Rep 12, 3128 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-07248-7