There’s something about summer—the slower pace, the longer days, the feeling of exhale after a long stretch of doing, doing, doing. Calendars open up a bit. The sun lingers into the evening. And for many, there's finally a little space to breathe.

While summer often gets filled with beach days, family trips, or time outdoors, it can also be a powerful time to turn inward. That natural pause you're feeling? It’s not just about rest—it's also a chance to reconnect with yourself. And for moms or moms-to-be navigating prenatal anxiety, birth trauma, loss, or depression, this season might be exactly the right moment to begin that healing process.

The journey through pregnancy and the postpartum period is a profound transformation, often accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions. While joy and anticipation are common, many individuals also experience significant mental health challenges during this time, collectively known as perinatal mental health conditions. From pregnancy anxiety and depression to postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA), and even the emotional aftermath of birth trauma, these struggles are real and deserve dedicated support.