What Is Matrescence?
Coined by medical anthropologist Dana Raphael in the 1970s, matrescence describes the complex process of becoming a mother. It is not a single moment, nor does it happen only when a baby is born. It is a transition that can unfold over months and years, touching the body, mind, relationships, identity and sense of self.
Why Should You Prepare for Postpartum Before Your Baby Arrives?
The first days and weeks following birth are often among the most intense and transformative experiences of a family's life. A baby arrives, a mother is born, relationships shift, bodies recover and a new rhythm slowly begins to emerge. Preparation for this period is a true investment in your future as a woman, as a mother, as a family.