Here, Mothers share what is often left unspoken

"I was fortunate to have a wonderful support system, but I still felt overwhelmed. After an emergency C-section, the recovery was more than I had planned for. The ability to care for my baby while healing at the same time felt almost impossible.

As mothers, we try to plan and prepare for every single detail. Most of the time things do not go as planned. Receiving a beautiful, curated gift in that hospital room would have reminded me that I was still doing my best. That I still mattered, even in the hardest moment.

I love the idea of mothers having help without needing to ask for it. That is exactly what every new mother deserves."  

— Passion, Mother of two, Las Vegas, Nevada 

"After giving birth to our first child, I felt overwhelmed in a way I could not even fully comprehend. I was overjoyed and anxious all at once, immediately feeling responsible for knowing what to do, even as a first-time mom.

When I came home from the hospital, the anxiety deepened. Without the watchful eye of the nurses and staff, I felt like if I closed my eyes for too long, something would go wrong. A few days after discharge, when we returned to the hospital for additional care for our daughter who was born early, I remember longing to be back in one of those patient rooms, just to be in the company of the staff again.

Mothers do not have access to the proper postpartum care they so desperately need. I wish more people spoke about the depth of worry and anxiety that comes with those early days. Even with the most attentive partner, it takes a village. And that village, sadly, is not available to the majority."  

— Cherryl, Mother of two, Las Vegas, Nevada 

 "After coming home from the hospital after having my fourth child, I realized how much rest and support mothers truly need. With all of my children, I often felt like I had to immediately jump back into doing everything on my own. Having more emotional support and simple check-ins during that time would have made such a difference for me mentally and physically. Sometimes as moms, we carry so much without asking for help.

Receiving a beautiful curated gift in the hospital would have made me feel so seen and appreciated as a mother. After giving birth, so much attention naturally goes to the baby, but having something thoughtful that reminded me that I mattered too would have felt amazing. Being in the hospital can feel overwhelming and exhausting, so even a small gesture of care and beauty would have brought comfort and encouragement during that vulnerable moment.

It is such an honor and blessing to have a nonprofit organization showing up for new mothers before they even have to ask for help. Many women silently struggle after childbirth, emotionally, mentally, and physically, especially while adjusting to multiple children and new responsibilities. Just knowing there is a support system available where mothers can talk, feel understood, and connect with other women who relate to their experiences can make such a powerful difference."

Christina B., Mother of four, Las Vegas, NV