Navigating Boundaries in the Postpartum Period

The postpartum period is physically, mentally, emotionally, and relationally charged. As a psychotherapist, mom, and trained doula, I've witnessed how this season reorganizes everything - your time, your sleep, your body, your identity, as well as your relationships with yourself, your baby, your partner, and your entire community. This post explores three essential things to keep in mind as you navigate this reorganization, plus reflection questions to help you start thinking through what you actually need.