Amanda was a breath of fresh air at a time when I was sinking deeper and deeper into my postpartum depression. My pregnancy and delivery were both difficult. My baby, delivered via emergency Cesarean, came a month early at the start of the COVID epidemic when everything began to shut down and world quickly propelled toward a state of isolation, anxiety and fear.
After birth, my baby stayed in the NICU for a month while his little body slowly learned how to eat and manage his blood sugar. The trauma of his birth, the NICU stay, the world shutting down, and learning how to care for a newborn preemie while recovering from surgery myself was overwhelming. But then came COLIC! And it was just too much for me, someone who thrived when in control.
Amanda showed up for me and dedicated herself to improving my wellness, selflessly and intent on supporting me to get back to myself. Over weekly and sometimes daily calls (couldn’t visit in person) Amanda helped me focus on myself, release my stress, and anxiety and process the emotions and struggles of everything I was experiencing, and get through one day at a time. Eventually, I returned to strength, health and joy with Amanda supporting me along the way. Her genuine care, desire to help, and profound emotional support saved me.
I would recommend Amanda to everyone transitioning into motherhood, especially to the people that I love.
