The holidays are often portrayed as magical, cozy, and full of joy. But for new parents, they can feel more like a stress test than a celebration. If you’re preparing for postpartum or navigating your first holiday season as a parent, you might be wondering:

How do we balance everyone’s expectations without losing our minds (or our sleep)?

Let me reassure you right now. You are allowed to do things differently. In fact, your well-being and your baby’s peace depend on it.

When you’re pregnant or in the early postpartum days, you’re already juggling so much — from feeding schedules and diaper blowouts to that endless question of, “Why won’t my baby sleep?” And then someone mentions a tongue tie, and suddenly you’re down a Google rabbit hole wondering if this tiny piece of tissue under your baby’s tongue could be the root cause of everything.

You’ve got the nursery organized, the baby clothes washed, and your hospital bag packed. You’ve probably read a million posts about the “baby blues” and postpartum depression. But let me ask you this: has anyone warned you about postpartum anxiety or postpartum OCD?

So, you’re pregnant—and already thinking ahead about what it’s going to look like when you return to work after maternity leave?

First of all, let’s just pause and give you credit for that kind of forethought. Because friend, this is exactly how you set yourself up for a more supported, more intentional postpartum experience. And the truth is? Most people don’t talk enough about what that transition really looks like.

If you’re pregnant right now, chances are you’ve got a running mental list of all the “shoulds” you’ve heard about feeding your baby. You’ve probably read a few blog posts, had well-meaning friends share their “must-dos,” and maybe even found yourself deep in a late-night Google rabbit hole. And if you’re already feeling the pressure—before your baby is even here—you’re not alone.

When we’re preparing for a new baby, it’s so easy to get caught up in the adorable chaos—folding tiny onesies, comparing stroller reviews, and wondering which swaddle will be your baby’s favorite. But here’s what often gets left out of the conversation: you are about to go through a major transformation.

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Gentle care for your nervous system, your pelvic alignment, and your baby’s sleep (yes, really)

When you’re pregnant, it feels like everyone has an opinion: “Just do yoga,” “Take more naps,” or the classic, “Sleep now before the baby comes!” (insert eye roll). But what if your discomfort, your round ligament pain, your back twinges—or even your baby’s reflux after birth—could all be supported by something surprisingly simple?