The Mother Wound & Its Effect on Postpartum: Maranda Bower | 76

Today's topic is one that many of us do not want to chat about but, it is so relevant as you begin your mothering journey.The things that cause the Mother Wound can be different for each person. Do not compare yourself to someone else who may have had it "worse". Comparison will not help you heal. You deserve to heal! And your wound is yours alone.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Join me as Maranda and I breakdown the Mama wound and she shares the following insights The Mother Wound is a hurt that can come from:Experiences in childhood like trauma, abuse, or neglect.Not being supported or having communication issues with mom.Feeling pressure to put other people's needs first instead of your own.Wounds from your family of origin and specifically your mama can make you feel bad in different ways.Some common symptoms are:Low self-esteemDepression and anxietyDifficulty forming healthy relationshipsMore From Maranda BowersYou can find her on IG as @postpartumuniversityOr Check out her blog postpartumu.comResources: Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist BundleConnect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.