You are safe here
Welcome, Mama. I’m so glad you’re here.
When it comes to birth, mamas like you and culture are both great at caring for the baby. But what about the mom?
Moms have needs as they heal and transition into motherhood: a process called Matrescence.
The need to have other responsibilities delegated so they can rest and bond with their baby.
The need for warmth, comfort, safety, and good nutrition.
The need to be heard and honor their birth experience in a non-judgmental, loving space.
The need to have autonomy and an understanding of what is happening to their bodies in birth and postpartum.
The need for resources to support them as they navigate the very most important role change they’ll ever experience.
The need to be held.
That’s why I’m here. Everyone wants to hold the baby. But I’m here to Hold the Mom.
Always writing what I think and sharing opportunities for support here!
Every held mom
can hold the next one.
This isn’t about surviving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum— just getting through it. “I survived, baby survived, I shouldn’t complain” energy.
This is about redemptive birth,
dreamy postpartum,
and participating in the postpartum revolution
so you can sustainably feel better now, and the next generation can easily find their village.
Choose your own adventure:
Seen on Saturday
More than a newsletter— an encouraging roadmap out of survival mode.
So nice to see you.
Hi, my friend. I’m Diane Epperson and I love you already.
I couldn’t have been more excited to become a mom. When I had my first baby, there were many beautiful and positive things about her birth, but the shock of all I didn’t know came crashing down when I got home from the hospital. I had unresolved birth trauma, painful breastfeeding, scary thoughts, and eventually postpartum depression and OCD.
Since then I have had 4 more babies and much better postpartum experiences. As I was intentionally preparing for what became the most empowering birth of all, Hold the Mom was born.
I believe fiercely that every woman has the right to feel safe and supported as she navigates this crucial transition into motherhood, which is called Matrescence.
I’ve experienced both the agony of isolation and lack of village, and the most incredible, intentional and vibrant birth and postpartum. And now I’m here to help you in your journey.