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When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Understanding and Healing from Birth Trauma
Birth is often imagined as a beautiful, life-changing moment—the beginning of a new chapter filled with joy, connection, and celebration. But for many mothers, that story doesn’t unfold the way they had hoped. And when the experience of giving birth leaves emotional scars instead of sweet memories, it’s called birth trauma—and it’s more common than we talk about.

Ready Nest Counseling
Jun 182 min read


“Should We Have Another Baby?” — Navigating this Question with Compassion
One of the most common questions couples bring to counseling is:
“Should we have another baby?”
It sounds simple, but it’s often wrapped in a complex web of emotions, expectations, and external pressures. This question can spark everything from quiet reflection to deep uncertainty—and that’s totally normal.

Ready Nest Counseling
Jun 53 min read


When Grief Becomes Familiar – And Why That Matters
Grief is not something you move past. It’s not a mountain you climb once and then descend into peaceful flatlands. It’s something that stays with you—gently shifting, growing quieter or louder, sometimes catching you off guard. But as Emily so beautifully shares in our latest video, grief also becomes familiar.

Ready Nest Counseling
May 132 min read


How Long Will I Grieve? (And When Should I Get Help?)
One of the most tender, vulnerable questions we hear from moms navigating grief is this:
“How long am I going to feel like this?”

Ready Nest Counseling
May 62 min read


Grieving a Pregnancy Loss: Why Support Matters After Early and Late Miscarriage
Pregnancy loss is a deeply personal and often misunderstood grief. Whether the loss occurs early in the first trimester or later in the...

Ready Nest Counseling
Apr 182 min read


Making Meaning After Pregnancy Loss: When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned
As soon as a woman sees that positive pregnancy test, the mental planning begins...

Ready Nest Counseling
Apr 52 min read


3 Ways to Help Your Grieving Friend
It's natural to feel uncertain about what to say or do with someone in grief. The fear of saying the wrong thing can be paralyzing.

Ready Nest Counseling
Oct 11, 20234 min read


What is a Rainbow Baby?
Rainbow Baby describes a child born after a family has experienced a loss. Explore the beauty and resilience of pregnancy after loss.

Ready Nest Counseling
Sep 29, 20233 min read


Five Ways to Show Up For New Parents
Here are five thoughtful ways you can show up for new parents and make their transition smoother.

Emily Pardy
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Supporting a Friend Through Fertility Treatments or Infertility
In friendship, it’s not about having all the answers, but rather about providing a haven where emotions can be expressed without judgment.

Emily Pardy
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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