Romina Lynn Reyes, MOST, OTR/L

What Is Emotional Regulation? Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to your feelings in a healthy way. Think of it as your internal control system for emotions. For new mothers, this “emotional thermostat” can sometimes go haywire—especially with the demands of caring for a newborn, juggling errands, sleep deprivation, and sheer exhaustion. When we face stress, our nervous system often shifts into a fight-or-flight response. While helpful in moments of danger, this state...

Becoming a mother is a beautiful, life-changing experience—but it can also be one of the most exhausting and overwhelming transitions you’ll ever go through. Between sleepless nights, feeding schedules, and adjusting to your baby’s needs, it can feel like there’s hardly any time left for yourself. Many new mothers find the return to their “previous routines” nearly impossible. Balancing personal responsibilities with the demands of caring for a newborn can lead to stress, frustration,...