Maternal Development is a profound process of growth and maturation - the special time in life known as early motherhood.
The transition to motherhood is a significant shift in adult life, but the new mother’s experience is often limited to two extremes: clinical diagnosis or the cultural insistence that the mother remains unaffected. Maternal Development aims to bridge this gap offering resources, education, and support for non-clinical maternal development. This project weaves together the timeless wisdom of the Vedas and Yoga Sūtras with a modern understanding of maternal development—offering mothers insight, support, and language for one of life’s most significant transitions.
Clinical treatment is essential for those experiencing perinatal mental health disorders. The latest statistics show 1 in 4 will experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, and fortunately the therapeutic field is growing in order to support this critical need.
Maternal Development focuses not on rebounding or pathology, rather it looks toward the rich world of typical maternal development and how mothers may benefit from support and knowledge of this major life adjustment.
What We Offer:
Maternal Development offers education, resources, and support dedicated to the inner development of mothers.
1:1 Support Coaching Sessions, Workshops, and Courses (coming soon) that explore maternal identity and personal growth
Resources grounded in contemplative traditions
An east-west, mind-spirit connection that intertwines modern motherhood with ancient wisdom
Parenting is often considered a one-way street, where parents nurture and guide their children. This initiative transcends the boundaries of conventional wisdom, honoring the personal growth of the mother as she develops alongside her baby.
Your Journey Matters
Interviews supporting the book, Powerful Postpartum
PRESS RELEASE
Powerful Postpartum, Exploring the Spiritual Significance of Early Motherhood
Kelly Van Zandt
“Powerful Postpartum is the maternal spiritual companion that we have all been waiting for.” Amely Greeven, Co-Author The First Forty Days, The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
Powerful Postpartum is a meditation on early motherhood and invites the reader to explore the time after birth as a moment filled with potential for personal growth and maturation. This work positions motherhood as a catalyst for inner discovery, where a mother embarks on the first and most important step of spiritual growth, “know thyself.”
With shelves filled with how-to guides on infant care and physical recovery, Powerful Postpartum delivers the message that finally recognizes the transformative experience of the mother. Each chapter is carefully created to include nonsectarian spiritual wisdom, opportunities for reflection, and original poetry highlighting the sacred moments of early motherhood. A mother can refer again and again to the approachable chapters as a cradle of soothing peace through the many ups and downs of life after birth.
Often we hear the word "postpartum" and automatically think of depression. Most simply, the word "postpartum" means the time following birth. In combining "postpartum" with "powerful" this book reframes the time after birth as a profound moment in the mother's life.
Published in paperback, New York, NY, 3.23.21, $11.99
Kelly is a mother of two living in NYC. She supports mothers through her 1:1 sessions.
Kelly Van Zandt, kelly@powerfulpostpartum.com, www.powerfulpostpartum.com
To schedule an interview with Kelly, please email her directly kelly@powerfulpostpartum.com