Rest as Essential Preparation for Birth and Postpartum

Modern culture rewards productivity even during pregnancy. The body, however, requires rest to adapt, grow, and prepare for birth. Resisting rest often leads to depletion rather than strength.

Why Rest Matters

Rest supports:

Hormonal balance
Immune function
Emotional regulation
Energy reserves for labor

Chronic exhaustion increases stress responses.

Redefining Worth

Rest challenges common narratives:

Stillness is not laziness
Recovery is productive
Listening to limits is responsible

Pregnancy requires a different metric of value.

Creating Space for Rest

Practical steps include:

Setting boundaries
Reducing obligations
Asking for help earlier rather than later

Rest is easier to protect than to recover.

Walking Beside You

I help families reframe rest as real preparation, not indulgence.