I became a mother during my medical residency. What I noticed was how much of maternal care in medical institutions is focused on in utero development and milestones, often with little regard for the expectant mother’s experience. I knew from my own journey that a regular check up in the standard model of care didn’t even begin to meet my need for information, as well as my emotional process (hello, hormones!).

This became even more evident postpartum. The one 6 week checkup after birth hardly offered the support I desperately needed. And in today’s world, with a culture that doesn’t have the proper systems in place to support mothers and a wellness industry that focuses on products and perfection instead of real-self care, it’s no wonder mothers feel burnt out, exhausted, and unwell.