Motherhood, good motherhood, motherhood in the real world, from conception through birth to caring for an infant, is an epic commitment of the will to work in tandem with the heart and the instincts. It is far from an idealized, impossible love. It is a tough slog.
Naomi Wolf (from Misconceptions)
Fortunately, we don't have to do this alone...
I was born at home on the living room floor...my father caught me...I grew up wild and free...home-schooled...grinding our own flour...bathing in water dirtier than me...I was present at my youngest brother's birth and helped raise him...
I thought motherhood would kick in some ancient knowing and trust...that somehow, because of my "natural" upbringing, I would be successful...a perfect mother that just knew how to breastfeed and raise flourishing, happy babies...
Wow! was I in for it...colic, improper latch, no sleep, chronic constipation, and my relationship with my partner began to deteriorate...we were in crisis...
How would my story have been different...if I had asked for help...if there had been someone by my side to whisper advice...encouragement...someone with experience (recent experience)...to be gently guided and coached...someone to tell me what a great job I was doing...and to also help me see what things could change and thus improve...
What if there had been a woman who knew how to help me....a postpartum consultant...
I humbly, and with much care and respect, offer my services to you and yours that are beginning the journey to parenthood for the first time, or again and wanting a different experience...
