Title: Navigating Motherhood with NLP: The Birth of CalmMama

Introduction:

The experience of motherhood brings about significant changes, which can be both rewarding and challenging. As a medical professional and a new mother, I found myself facing the pressures of my career while also experiencing the joys of motherhood. During this time, the tools and benefits of actually being able to change my thoughts, responses and reactions became a source of comfort and guidance for me. My difficulties in breastfeeding led me to change my entire practice to focus on the breastfeeding mother and baby, but my struggles with the pressures of new motherhood led me to create CalmMama, a program dedicated to helping other mothers manage stress through the use of innovative techniques.

Understanding the Tools - Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Limbic System Retraining:

NLP is a psychological approach that links language, thoughts, and patterns of behavior learned through experience to specific outcomes. This approach conditions the mind to respond differently to the things around us. It is particularly important in motherhood where stress can be constant.

Limbic system retraining is closely related to NLP. The limbic system is a part of the brain that is involved in our behavioral and emotional responses. It often needs to be recalibrated to help us cope with new maternal stresses effectively. This system can dictate our emotional life and control many aspects of our behavior, including stress responses. Limbic retraining involves identifying stress triggers and using specific NLP techniques to systematically desensitize the emotional responses associated with them.

The Catalyst for CalmMama:

I struggled with stress due to my job and my new role as a mother. This stress negatively impacted my ability to produce breastmilk. I later discovered that my thoughts and fears about my milk supply were actually making the situation worse. Stress, whether emotional or physical, causes the body to produce cortisol, which inhibits the release of prolactin, a hormone necessary for milk production. As a physician, I was unable to find a solution to my own problem. However, my background in functional medicine led me to explore limbic system retraining as a potential solution. I founded CalmMama to help other mothers dealing with similar stressors by providing them with effective strategies to manage stress and improve their overall well-being.

Physiological Impact of Stress on Breastfeeding:

The state of our nervous system plays a significant role in how much milk we produce and how we connect with those around us, including our newborn. Additionally, the "fight or flight" response, mediated by the autonomic nervous system, can inhibit oxytocin, a vital hormone in milk ejection. Therefore, understanding and managing the state of the nervous system is crucial to maintaining a sustained breastfeeding relationship.

Embracing Neuroplasticity in Postpartum:

After childbirth, a mother’s brain undergoes significant neuroplastic changes that enhance protective instincts. This heightened adaptability, though beneficial, also makes mothers more sensitive to stress. Limbic system retraining helps mothers adapt to these brain changes by mitigating the negative impacts of stress and enhancing emotional resilience.

How NLP and Limbic Retraining Aid Motherhood:

1. Identifying Stress Triggers: Recognizing what specifically causes stress allows for targeted interventions.

2. Rewiring Responses: Using NLP techniques to change habitual stress responses into more controlled, conscious reactions.

3. Building Emotional Resilience: Techniques like visualization and positive affirmation help strengthen mental health, improving mother-child interactions.

CalmMama: A Haven for Overwhelmed Mothers:

CalmMama is a platform that offers various tools for new mothers to help them handle the unique challenges of motherhood. The program combines natural language processing (NLP), limbic retraining, and vagal nerve stimulation to promote a balanced emotional state that benefits both the mother and child. These on-demand tools stimulate the vagal nerve, which resets us out of the fight or flight mode, helping mothers to cope with stress and anxiety better. CalmMama is a haven for stressed mothers who wish to find everything they need in one place.

Introducing our CalmMama program:

• On-Demand Library: Get access to on demand videos to learn about how your nervous system works and how the tools are going to help. Learn how to change responses, habits and more to step into a connected, calm motherhood.

• Group Coaching: Join me live twice per month for live group meditations, coaching, and more. Get your questions answered, get coaching and advice from me and our community of like-minded mothers to understand your stress triggers, rewire and better connect with your inner CalmMama, and more.

• Community Support: Become a part our exclusive community where you can connect with other mothers who share similar experiences and challenges. Share your stories, seek advice, and learn new strategies for personal growth and development. Join us now to discover a supportive and welcoming community of like-minded mothers who are always ready to help and inspire each other.

Conclusion:

Motherhood is an amazing journey that should be enjoyed without excessive stress. CalmMama uses easy to use tools, tips and tricks designed for motherhood by a physician expert. I aim to help mothers transform their postpartum experience into a more fulfilling one. Remember that you are feeling stressed right now, you're not alone and that there are effective strategies and a supportive community available to help you.