From Momkinz! If this holiday season feels different for you, you’re not alone. If you’re celebrating with a newborn in your arms, healing from birth, carrying quiet grief, managing postpartum anxiety, or simply trying to survive December on empty, this message is for you.
Christmas and the holidays are often painted as joyful and magical. But for many moms, they arrive mixed with exhaustion, emotions we can’t name, and the weight of another year that asked too much of us. And still you showed up. You loved. You kept going.
From my heart to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
This is a love note to moms and the professionals.
This Season, We Hold Space for the Real Feelings
The holidays can magnify everything we’re already carrying. Joy can sit right next to sadness. Gratitude can coexist with grief. And in motherhood, especially during postpartum recovery, that duality is normal.
Some of us are:
- Navigating postpartum depression symptoms quietly
- Healing from pregnancy or birth trauma
- Learning how to be a mom for the first (or fifth) time
- Missing the version of ourselves we used to know
- Feeling pressure to “make it magical” when we’re barely rested
If that’s you, please hear this: You don’t have to perform joy to deserve support. Your feelings, every one of them, belong here.
A Note to New Moms, Expecting Moms, and Every Mom in Between
Motherhood changes how we experience the holidays. The lights may shine brighter or feel heavier. The traditions may comfort us or remind us of what’s changed.
If you’re pregnant, your body is working overtime. If you’re postpartum, your nervous system is still recalibrating. If you’re months or years in, you’re still learning who you are now.
This season, let yourself:
- Say no without guilt
- Ask for help without explanation
- Rest without earning it
- Celebrate in smaller, gentler ways
Motherhood isn’t measured by how perfect the holidays look. It’s measured by love, and you’ve already given so much of it.
A Gentler Holiday Season
From our community to yours, here are a few Momkinz reminders, soft, practical, and compassionate:
1) Protect Your Energy
Holiday overwhelm can intensify postpartum anxiety. Choose what matters most and let the rest go.
2) Keep Routines Simple
Babies and moms thrive on predictability. Fewer plans can mean more peace.
3) Name the Hard Parts
Talking about what’s heavy reduces its power. You’re not burdening anyone by being honest.
4) Stay Connected to Support
Whether it’s a friend, a therapist, or a postpartum care provider, connection is medicine.
5) Care for Your Body
Hydrate. Eat warm foods. Take short walks. Gentle care counts especially now.
A Thank You to the Professionals Who Care for Moms
To the postpartum support professionals, doulas, lactation consultants, therapists, OBs, family physicians, midwives, and community advocates, thank you. You show up for moms when the world tells them to “bounce back.” You listen when they’re afraid to speak. You validate experiences that are too often minimized. This season, we honor you. Momkinz exists because of your dedication and because moms deserve care that lasts beyond the six-week check.
What the Holidays Mean at Momkinz
At Momkinz, the holidays are about community. About reminding moms they are not alone, no matter where they are on their journey.
We believe:
- Postpartum care should be ongoing
- Mental health for moms should be accessible
- Support should be human, not transactional
- Every mom deserves a village
And we’re building that village together.
From My Heart to Yours
As a physician, a mother, and the founder of Momkinz, I want you to know this: your worth is not defined by productivity, perfection, or how you feel on a given day.
If you’re joyful, celebrate.
If you’re tired, rest.
If you’re hurting, reach out.
There is room for all of it here.
Stay Connected This Season
If you’re looking for support now or in the year ahead, Momkinz is here.
Find:
- Postpartum support groups near you
- Trusted postpartum care providers
- Compassionate postpartum support professionals
- Resources for postpartum recovery and mental health
Visit Momkinz and let us help you carry the season with more support and less pressure.
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
You are seen. You are valued. And you never have to do this alone.
With love,
Dr. Manisha Ghimire
Founder, Momkinz 💛
Holiday FAQs for Moms
1) Is it normal to feel emotional during the holidays postpartum?
Yes. Hormones, exhaustion, and expectations can intensify emotions.
2) How can I manage postpartum anxiety during busy gatherings?
Set boundaries, plan exits, and prioritize rest.
3) What if I’m experiencing postpartum depression symptoms right now?
You’re not alone. Reach out to a provider or support group for help with matters.
4) Should I keep my baby’s routine during the holidays?
As much as possible. Predictability supports both the baby and the mom.
5) How do I say no to plans without guilt?
A simple “We’re keeping it low-key this year” is enough.
6) Can I ask for help as a gift?
Absolutely. Meals, childcare, or rest are meaningful gifts.
7) How do I support a mom who’s struggling this season?
Listen, validate, and help her connect to resources.
8) Are postpartum support groups helpful during the holidays?
Yes. Community reduces isolation when schedules feel heavy.
9) What professionals can help with postpartum mental health?
Therapists, OBs, family physicians, and specialized postpartum providers.
10) Where can I find trusted postpartum support near me?
Visit Momkinz to connect with care and community.
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