Support for moms who love their baby and are also sometimes losing their ever-loving minds.

Angry, exhausted, touched out, or just plain confused?

You are not broken.

Postpartum is big emotions, big shifts, and big expectations. Your body is trying to heal while you're caring for everyone else. And somehow, you're expected to figure out who you are now, too.

Maybe your day looks something like this:

You're running on two hours of broken sleep.

The dishes are piling up again.

There's a newborn on your chest and a toddler tugging at your leg.

You snap at your partner because you're completely overwhelmed, then feel guilty about it.

You're worrying about every milestone and second-guessing every decision.

You're thinking, "I'm not doing this right."

Or maybe you're wondering, "Am I even cut out for this?"

You love your baby deeply. That doesn't mean every moment feels good.

You can be grateful and exhausted. You can adore your children and need a break from them. You can know how lucky you are and still feel completely overwhelmed.

You are not a bad parent.

You may be exhausted, under-supported, and trying to find your footing in a season no one can fully prepare you for.

This space is for you.

Postpartum isn't just diapers and bonding. It's learning how to care for yourself while caring for someone who needs you constantly. It's figuring out how to manage the newborn days while still showing up for your toddler, preschooler, kindergartener, partner, work, home, and all the little things that somehow still need to get done.

Sometimes supporting you means helping you understand your baby.

Sometimes it means finding a simple activity to keep your toddler engaged for ten minutes while you feed the baby.

Sometimes it means talking through the schedule that doesn't seem to add up.

Sometimes it means having someone remind you that you don't have to do everything perfectly.

Rooted is here to help you feel a little less alone, a little more confident, and a little more supported as you find your way through this season.

Because supporting you sometimes means supporting your kids, too.

Allison Zweig, PMH-C, MSW

πŸ’› You Were Never Meant to Do This Alone

Whether you're preparing to welcome a baby, adjusting to postpartum life, grieving a loss, or seeking emotional clarity in the midst of hormonal shifts, you deserve support.

I am so glad you are here. My name is Allison, and I am a Postpartum Doula, Postpartum Coach, and Maternal-Child Health therapist serving Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

My experience and training position me perfectly to assist you with pregnancy and parenting concerns.

I can be a valuable resource when you prepare to become a parent.

I can help you through the challenges and joys of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. As a Peripartum Mental Health (PMH-C) therapist, I can help you and your partner prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

Pregnancy is full of emotional and physical changes! Together, we will work to manage them.

I can help you plan the best β€œ4th” trimester for your family.

In addition to my therapy practice, I have experience as a hospital social worker in a mother-baby unit. This job allowed me to help families get the very best postpartum support.

https://allisonzweig.com
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