Education
Moving from Maidenhood in to Motherhood is a journey that takes more time than many women realize. This is not a transition that happens of the short span of time during pregnancy or the event of birth but rather gradually occurs over months or years. A shift of this magnitude is jarring and can be destabilizing if preparation and work are not done ahead of time to ensure the woman is surrounded by love and support. In this episode, we investigate how moving from Maiden to Mother is both celebratory and mournful. Birth and death become the opposing lens through which we view reality. Our understanding of the world and our role within it has new meaning and dimension, much of which causes us to question what we learned in our Maiden years and look ahead with doubt, confusion, and anxiety. But there is much that can be done to help avoid or alleviate these stressors and possible outcomes! It requires us to take responsibility and cultivate a community or village that uplifts, inspires, and supports us… all of which is more than possible!