The perinatal space can be incredibly vulnerable, scary, and for many, completely uncharted territory. The journey to becoming pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth, and entering postpartum can be one of the most profound and powerful journeys a woman experiences, but it can also be one of the most terrifying.
Colette, Founder and Director of New Day Vitality, shares:
“There have been times I’ve felt isolated, alone, stressed, and exposed. Yes, therapists have these feelings too—we are human, not unicorns, I promise. I’ve also witnessed others in these frightening places, both personally and professionally, and I understand that it is not an easy place to be.
Although awareness and support surrounding maternal mental health have come so far, for many women, it can still be a difficult or triggering topic to discuss. I advocate for normalizing these feelings and creating a space where women know they are not alone. Because you’re not. I see you, I value you, and I stand beside you.”
Colette has completed professional trainings and continuing education focused on postpartum mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and supporting mothers through the many emotional transitions surrounding pregnancy and motherhood. She continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing education, professional trainings, seminars, and the work of leading experts in the field.
At New Day Vitality, Colette and her team specialize in supporting women and families throughout the perinatal and postpartum period, providing compassionate mental health support for mothers-to-be and new mothers navigating the many emotional challenges and transitions that can accompany this stage of life.
Colette is a strong supporter of Karen Kleiman and The Postpartum Stress Center and has completed training through the Center, in addition to completing trainings through Postpartum Support International (PSI), another leading organization in the field of maternal mental health. She has also read Karen Kleiman’s books and incorporates the principles and education she has gained through this work into her understanding of perinatal mental health.
“I’ve always admired the strength and resilience of women, but now even more so, I view women and their bodies as goddesses. The things we are capable of doing make us the truest of warriors. It’s deep—and much deeper than society openly discusses.”
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can affect women during pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period. Anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions, fear, guilt, feelings of disconnection, and the pressure to feel as though you should be able to handle everything can be incredibly difficult to navigate.
At New Day Vitality, we provide a safe, compassionate space where moms-to-be and mothers can disclose their most private and painful thoughts, feelings, and emotions without judgment. A place where you can let your guard down. Where you don’t always have to feel in control. Where you can simply be.
You do not have to have everything figured out.
Together, we work toward finding your courage and strength as you evolve into motherhood and move forward as the new, amazing person you are becoming.
We support you.
We see you.
We applaud you.
And we stand beside you—moms and moms-to-be.
Some days she’s a broke mess.
Most days, she’s a bit of both.
But every day she’s there.
Standing. Fighting. Trying.
Moms, you are all my heroes.
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