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If you're the only one who can do it right, you're the only one who can ever do it.

That's the trap of maternal gatekeeping. Hovering over the diaper change, redoing the outfit, stepping in to soothe the baby the "right" way. You do know your baby best, and taking over can be faster. But every time you do, you buy a little more exhaustion for you, chip away at your partners confidence, and stay locked in as the only parent who can handle anything.

The rule I give parents: step in for health and safety, and for everything else ask, "what is the worst that actually happens?"

Full post on the blog covers where this pattern comes from and how to start letting go. Link in caption.

If you're the only one who can do it right, you're the only one who can ever do it.

That's the trap of maternal gatekeeping. Hovering over the diaper change, redoing the outfit, stepping in to soothe the baby the "right" way. You do know your baby best, and taking over can be faster. But every time you do, you buy a little more exhaustion for you, chip away at your partners confidence, and stay locked in as the only parent who can handle anything.

The rule I give parents: step in for health and safety, and for everything else ask, "what is the worst that actually happens?"

Full post on the blog covers where this pattern comes from and how to start letting go. Link in caption.

"Does your baby do this too?"
"What meals are you making for them?"
"How many times is too many times to hide in the bathroom from your toddler?"

Moms need moms. People who really understand the struggle, the joy, and everything in-between.

The research on postpartum mental health is clear: social support isn't just nice to have. Connection and community protects us against perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Whether it's a formal support group or your neighborhood moms, finding your village is one of the best ways to survive motherhood. 🤍

"Does your baby do this too?"
"What meals are you making for them?"
"How many times is too many times to hide in the bathroom from your toddler?"

Moms need moms. People who really understand the struggle, the joy, and everything in-between.

The research on postpartum mental health is clear: social support isn't just nice to have. Connection and community protects us against perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Whether it's a formal support group or your neighborhood moms, finding your village is one of the best ways to survive motherhood. 🤍

It's not that 1 in 4 people have miscarriages, but 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage.

This means that miscarriage is much more common than many believe. Unfortunately, stigma and shame often stop people from sharing their stories, thus reinforcing feelings of loneliness.

If you've experienced a miscarriage, you are not alone. 🤍

It's not that 1 in 4 people have miscarriages, but 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage.

This means that miscarriage is much more common than many believe. Unfortunately, stigma and shame often stop people from sharing their stories, thus reinforcing feelings of loneliness.

If you've experienced a miscarriage, you are not alone. 🤍

Let's use this Infertility Awareness Month to recognize that infertility is not just a medical diagnosis. It can be one of the most emotionally devastating experiences a person can go through.

Since 1 in 6 people globally are diagnosed with infertility, chances are that someone you know or love is experiencing infertility. A friend, a colleague, a family member, might be carrying something much heavier than anyone around them knows.

If that person is you: what you're feeling makes complete sense, and you don't have to carry it alone.

Let's use this Infertility Awareness Month to recognize that infertility is not just a medical diagnosis. It can be one of the most emotionally devastating experiences a person can go through.

Since 1 in 6 people globally are diagnosed with infertility, chances are that someone you know or love is experiencing infertility. A friend, a colleague, a family member, might be carrying something much heavier than anyone around them knows.

If that person is you: what you're feeling makes complete sense, and you don't have to carry it alone.

👋🏻 Hi, I'm Alexis - psychologist, founder of The Reproductive Wellness Center, mom of an (almost) 1-year-old, and the person behind this page!

I started RWC because I believe the hard, messy, complicated emotions that come with building a family deserve specialized support.

Here you'll find real, honest content, practical resources, and a community that gets it.

I'm glad you're here. 🤍

👋🏻 Hi, I'm Alexis - psychologist, founder of The Reproductive Wellness Center, mom of an (almost) 1-year-old, and the person behind this page!

I started RWC because I believe the hard, messy, complicated emotions that come with building a family deserve specialized support.

Here you'll find real, honest content, practical resources, and a community that gets it.

I'm glad you're here. 🤍

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Philadelphia, PA 19146

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