When a baby is born, it’s not just the child who transforms the mother does too, in ways that are often unseen. For the partner standing beside her, understanding this shift is essential. This piece offers insight into the emotional, physical, and somatic changes of early motherhood and how to show up with presence, compassion, and care.

In this first post on The Soft Ground, I share the story behind this space. From 11 years of infertility to the overwhelming beauty and unraveling of early motherhood, I invite you into the raw, honest journey of sacred and embodied transitions.