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Root & Rise Perinatal Health

The first perinatal-focused mental health clinic in the Greater Boston area. This is a place where clinical excellence meets heart-centered care.

Where healing is nurtured, growth is honored, and mothers are never left to rise alone

04/01/2026

Tonight a woman shared her birth story
And then softened it, almost immediately

“But my baby was fine… and that’s what matters”

When did we start believing that this cancels everything else?

Somewhere along the way
We were taught that a healthy baby means the story ends well
Even if the mother is left holding fear
Pain
Confusion
Or trauma in her body

But two things can be true at once

Your baby can be okay
And you can still be hurting

Your baby can be safe
And your experience can still matter

Your healing is not conditional
Your pain does not need to be justified

You are allowed to not be okay
Even when they are

And you are allowed to get support
Without minimizing your story to earn it 🧡

04/01/2026

Tonight a woman shared her birth story
And then softened it, almost immediately

“But my baby was fine… and that’s what matters”

When did we start believing that this cancels everything else?

Somewhere along the way
We were taught that a healthy baby means the story ends well
Even if the mother is left holding fear
-Pain
-Confusion
-Or trauma in her body

But two things can be true at once

Your baby can be okay
And you can still be hurting

Your baby can be safe
And your experience can still matter

Your healing is not conditional
Your pain does not need to be justified

You are allowed to not be okay
Even when they are

And you are allowed to get support
Without minimizing your story to earn it 🧡

03/28/2026

We love Natalie. Our guess is if you’ve met her you love her too. At Root + Rise she’s is LICSW, PMH-C. She’s been with us since day one and has helped shape, design and craft a program that makes a real impact clinically and holistically.

Natalie came to us passionate for this work after working with women at Dana-Farber. There’s not a day that goes by that you won’t find Natalie using humor to bring healing. In fact, you don’t have to take our word for it…

“A super important thank you to Natalie, who provides the tools and guidance that help me grow into a better mom every day. She loves challenging me, encouraging me, and pushing me to be the best version of myself. Her support and wisdom have made such a meaningful difference in my journey, and I’m so grateful for everything she does.“

Natalie, THANK YOU for being who you are and we are grateful for what you bring to this program, space and the team.

03/26/2026

This time of year can bring it all back for me..
not always loudly… sometimes quietly, through photos, memories, or the way your body remembers before your mind does.

ptsd has a way of layering itself into postpartum
especially when your story includes medical fear, uncertainty, or moments that didn’t feel safe.

you can look at a photo and see a smile
and still feel the weight of everything behind it

both can be true

and when it resurfaces, it can feel confusing
“why now?”
“i thought i moved past this”

but trauma doesn’t follow timelines
it follows triggers, seasons, and transitions

so what do you do once you’ve named it?

you begin gently

not by fixing it all at once
but by giving it somewhere to go

because healing from trauma isn’t about erasing it
it’s about not carrying it alone anymore

and postpartum can reopen wounds
but it can also be a place where deeper healing begins

this work isn’t easy
and it isn’t linear

but you are not weak for feeling it
and you are not alone in the cycle

thank goodness for therapy
for people who know how to hold this with you
for villages that remind you you don’t have to do this by yourself

03/23/2026

We’re thankful moms want to share their stories. Hearing ones like this remind us there is strength in vulnerability.

Not all postpartum struggles look the same.
Sometimes it’s not sadness…
it’s fear, intrusive thoughts, and wondering if you’re the only one.
You’re not.
There is support. There is community. There is a way through. 🧡

03/22/2026

The Two-Way Relationship Between Infant Feeding and Maternal Mental Health! New Blog by up on the site! Link in bio

Feeding is not just physical
it’s emotional
it’s relational
it’s identity-shaping in the early days of motherhood

and when support is missing
even the smallest moments can begin to feel heavy

this is why perinatal care has to hold both
the baby and the mother
the feeding plan and the mental load behind it
there is no one “right” way to feed your baby

but there is a right way to care for mothers
with compassion, evidence, and space to be human

Joanne, , is an RN, IBCLC, PMH-C, NTMNC with over 24 years of experience supporting families. We are honored she is a part of the program!

03/20/2026

In postpartum, many mothers describe it this way—

a room that stays lit
long after everyone else has gone to sleep

your mind moving through
feeds
sleep
breathing
what ifs
did I miss something
should I check again

This isn’t just overthinking

It’s a nervous system that has shifted into protection mode
doing exactly what it was designed to do

scanning
tracking
anticipating

But without rhythm… without rest…
that constant awareness can become exhausting

Postpartum anxiety often looks like
a light that never dims

and a body that can’t quite settle

At Root + Rise, we hold space for both
the part of you that is trying to protect
and the part of you that is longing to rest

gently, over time,
we help you find your way back
to a room where the light can soften
and eventually
turn off

03/16/2026

Postpartum was never meant to be walked alone.

There is a quiet transformation that happens when a mother finds a circle of support in this season. When exhaustion, worry, and the weight of new responsibility are met not with silence, but with understanding, care, and community.

Clinical care during the perinatal season should feel different. It should make space for babies in arms, for tears and laughter in the same room, for honest conversations about how hard and beautiful this transition can be. When therapy, medical support, and holistic care come together in one place, healing begins to feel possible again.

In a circle of support, you begin to realize something powerful:
You are not the only one feeling this way.
You are not failing.
You are growing.

And with the right care beside you, this season can shift from survival to transformation.

If postpartum has felt heavier than expected, know that support exists and you deserve it.

03/15/2026

Behind every baby we get to hold, check on, or welcome into our space is a mother who is doing the brave work of healing, adjusting, and finding her footing in this new season.

At Root + Rise, we get the privilege of walking alongside families during one of the most tender chapters of life. Supporting moms through anxiety, exhaustion, overwhelm, and everything in between means we also get to witness the little faces growing alongside them.

Every baby reminds us: when we care for mothers, we care for the whole family. 🧡

03/13/2026

Last night we had the honor of joining to share about our mission and program, alongside , who are performing tonight at in support of .

For a full hour, we talked about perinatal mental health and the very real need for more accessible care and support for mothers and families.

Tonight’s show is about that mission too. Proceeds will go to Heard With Love and their community-powered movement to reimagine perinatal mental-health care and help create Massachusetts’ first dedicated treatment center.

We’re honored to be doing this work alongside organizations like them.

Because every family deserves care, support, and a place to heal. Plus their music is really good too 🧡

03/12/2026

One thing we hear about often from clients is the nighttime scaries.

When the house finally gets quiet, the thoughts get loud. Worries spiral. You replay the day, check the baby again, and suddenly your mind won’t rest even when your body needs to.

This is incredibly common in pregnancy and postpartum. Hormones, sleep deprivation, and the weight of caring for a new life can make nighttime anxiety feel intense.

If the nighttime scaries show up, a few things can help:

• Name it. Remind yourself: this is anxiety talking, not danger.
• Ground your body. Slow breaths, feet on the floor, or a quick stretch can calm your nervous system.
• Don’t carry it alone. Share the worry with a partner, friend, or support group the next day.

You deserve restful nights and support when your mind feels heavy.

03/10/2026

Any of that sound like you? ☝️
If so, we’d love to connect.

Our program combines the power of group therapy and individual sessions to help you find healing, strength and tools for your mental health journey.

It’s not selfish to take time for yourself. The world is better when moms are taking care of themselves too.

Lets Rise Together
📞781-789-8795

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1001 Hingham Street
Rockland, MA
02370

Website

http://www.rootandrisepostpartum.com/

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