34: Preparing for the Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood | What Every Expecting Mom Should Know

Becoming a mother is one of the most meaningful transitions in life - but it can also feel like an emotional rollercoaster.In this episode of the Postpartum Prep Podcast, we talk about preparing for the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood so you can enter this life change with more understanding, self-compassion, and realistic expectations.I’m joined by matrescence coach and motherhood mentor Jenaveve for a Q&A conversation based on real questions from expecting parents.Together we explore what it actually looks like to navigate the emotional ups and downs of early motherhood.In this episode, we discuss:• Why it’s normal to feel both excited and terrified about becoming a mom• What to expect emotionally after your baby arrives• Why you may not love every moment—and why that’s okay• How to cope with the pressure to be the “perfect mom”• The impact of social media on motherhood expectations• When it might be helpful to seek support for postpartum mental healthMotherhood brings joy, love, uncertainty, exhaustion, growth, and so many other emotions. Preparing for the emotional side of this transition can make the postpartum experience feel far less overwhelming.If you’re pregnant, expecting a baby, or planning for postpartum, this episode will help you better understand the emotional realities of early motherhood and how to support yourself through them.For more on mindset preparation for motherhood, be sure to listen to our companion episode where we talk about matrescence, nervous system regulation, and preparing mentally for life with a new baby.Jenaveve's links⁠Instagram⁠⁠Website⁠Postpartum Prep Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip Jar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Postpartum Prep Checklist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motherbabywellbeing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off nursing bras, breastfeeding clothes, and more from ⁠⁠⁠The Little Milk Bar⁠⁠⁠ with code MOTHERBABYWELLBEING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOW NOTES⁠⁠