09/18/2025
The postpartum mental health conversation we're not having enough 💕
Everyone talks about "baby blues" and postpartum depression like they're inevitable parts of motherhood.
But what if we told you that much of postpartum mental health is actually connected to how well your nervous system is functioning—and that the best outcomes happen when you support BOTH your mind AND your body?
Here's what's really happening in your body after birth:
🧠 Your hormones are controlled by your nervous system - when there's interference, hormones like oxytocin, prolactin, and cortisol can't regulate properly, leaving you feeling like an emotional rollercoaster.
⚡ You're stuck in survival mode - Birth is intense, sleep is scarce, and your nervous system can get locked in "fight-or-flight," making it impossible to feel calm or regulated.
😴 Sleep becomes a vicious cycle - Your nervous system controls sleep quality, but when it's overwhelmed, restorative rest feels impossible—and poor sleep directly impacts your mood and ability to cope.
🤰 Your gut-brain connection is disrupted - 90% of serotonin (your happy hormone) is made in your gut, but when the vagus nerve isn't communicating properly, both digestion AND mood suffer.
When you combine perinatal mental health therapy with nervous system chiropractic care, optimal mental health outcomes can happen. Therapy gives you the tools to process your emotional experience while chiropractic care optimizes the physical foundation that supports your mental health.
This integrative approach helps because:
✨ Therapy addresses the mind - Processing birth trauma, identity shifts, and overwhelming emotions
✨ Chiropractic supports the body - Optimizing the nervous system that regulates mood, sleep, and stress response
✨ Together they create lasting change - Healing both the neurological and psychological aspects of postpartum wellness
When mamas work with both their therapist AND receive nervous system care, they often experience:
💚 Faster emotional regulation and resilience
💚 Better sleep quality (when baby allows!)
💚 Improved mood and mental clarity
💚 Greater capacity to handle daily stresses
💚 More sustainable healing that addresses root causes
You deserve a team that supports your whole self.
Your mental health is complex, and it deserves comprehensive care that honors both your emotional journey and your body's need for nervous system support.
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📍Fargo, ND 701-893-4200
📍Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-4848