Many new mothers feel disconnected from who they were before birth. This gentle, somatic reflection explores how motherhood reshapes identity and why you were never meant to bounce back, but to become.

Becoming a mother transforms not only your body, but also your nervous system. After birth, it’s common to feel wired-yet-tired, anxious, or disconnected from yourself, even while deeply in love with your baby. This guide shares gentle, realistic practices—like rest, nature, movement, connection, and self-compassion—to help you feel grounded and supported in early motherhood.

Matrescence is the emotional, physical, and identity transformation into motherhood. Discover what it really means, why it’s as big as adolescence, and how to navigate it with compassion.