11/25/2025
When entering the home of a client for our very first postpartum visit, I proceed with caution. Not because I know a hurricane awaits, but because it is a fragile space. My job is to meet my clients where they’re at, not an arbitrary place I *think* they should be. This requires discussion and care. Most postpartum parents will agree there are numerous conflicting emotions crashing into one another after a baby joins the family. It’s delicate. I often remind these parents that part of my job is to give some stability, to ease burdens. We discuss the birth and these early days of the fourth trimester, all the ways the body and mind are recovering and coping. I affirm your hunches and answer questions. I remind you of your needs and that you can and should take the space and time to address them. I’m here for you.
