A Whole Mother Story Blog

These are the stories we’re not supposed to tell. Reflections on grief, identity, and advocacy in motherhood, written to help you feel seen in the places that often go unspoken.

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BIRTH TRAUMA
IDENTITY IN MOTHERHOOD
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Amanda Smith Amanda Smith

Soft Things for Hard Seasons

Not all seasons of motherhood can be fixed. This trauma-informed gift guide offers gentle, meaningful support for pregnancy loss, NICU parents, and pregnancy after loss, honoring grief, tenderness, and the need to feel held rather than rushed.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

Post-Traumatic Stress in Pregnancy: What No One Tells You

Pregnancy after trauma isn’t just “anxious.” It’s walking back into rooms where your body remembers what happened last time. This piece explores how post-traumatic stress in pregnancy actually feels, why your fear makes sense, and what support can soften the edges of this experience. If you’ve ever felt alone in the ache of carrying both hope and dread, this is for you.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

Healing After Medical Termination of Pregnancy​

Healing after a medical termination of pregnancy isn’t just about physical recovery; it’s about tending to your emotional well-being too. This guide offers compassionate insight into grief, healing, and reconnecting with yourself after loss.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

Therapy Option for New Moms Everyone Is Talking About

Therapy for new moms is transforming how women navigate postpartum emotions, offering space for healing, balance, and self-compassion. Learn why this supportive approach has become a vital part of motherhood and how it can help you feel like yourself again.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

How Much Does Pregnancy Loss Therapy Cost?

Pregnancy loss therapy helps grieving parents process pain, rebuild emotional balance, and find peace after miscarriage or stillbirth. Understanding the cost, from session rates to affordable support options, can help you take that first step toward healing with confidence and care.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

What Are The Symptoms Of Post-Traumatic Stress Pregnancy?

Post-traumatic stress pregnancy can make what should be a joyful time feel heavy with fear, anxiety, and painful memories. Recognizing its symptoms early, like flashbacks, panic, or emotional numbness, can help expectant mothers find support and begin healing with compassion and care.

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Amanda Smith Amanda Smith

Why More Women Are Turning to Birth Trauma Therapists?

When birth doesn’t go as planned, the emotional weight can be hard to carry alone. More women are turning to birth trauma therapists—not because they’re broken, but because their story deserves to be heard, honored, and healed. This blog explores why birth trauma therapy matters and how it can help you reclaim your voice after a difficult birth.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

When the Birth Plan Falls Apart: How to Process the Unwritten Story

You planned, hoped, prepared—and then everything changed. Maybe the monitors beeped. Maybe there was silence. Now, you're left holding both your baby and a story that doesn’t fit the script. This blog holds space for the grief, the rage, and the rituals that help rewrite the unwritten ending of a birth that didn’t go as planned.

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