Emma Adams

Hi, I’m Emma — a motherhood coach, emotional support guide, and the founder of Her Second Birth. I created this space for women who are navigating the emotional waves of pregnancy, postpartum, and rediscovering themselves in the quiet transformation of motherhood. After walking through my own journey of identity loss, anxiety, and healing, I knew there needed to be a safe space where mothers could feel held, heard, and whole, without having to pretend they’re okay. Through honest connection, gentle coaching, and meaningful conversation, I help women reconnect with their voice, their emotional strength, and the version of themselves they thought they’d lost. You don’t have to carry it all alone, your healing matters here.

Emma Adams

Gentle Movement: Exercise for Mental Health, Not Weight Loss, Postpartum

Postpartum

Three weeks postpartum, I found myself scrolling through Instagram, bombarded with ads for postpartum weight loss programs. “Get your body back!” they promised. “Six-week transformation!” Meanwhile, I could barely walk to the bathroom without pain, my body felt like a stranger’s, and I was drowning in a fog of exhaustion and anxiety. The message was […]

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Communicating Your Needs: Scripts for Setting Boundaries with Grandparents

Boundaries

“You’re doing it wrong. When I had babies, we never did it that way.” My mother-in-law said it with a smile, but the criticism landed like a punch. I stood there holding my crying newborn, exhausted and insecure, wanting to defend my choices but terrified of causing family conflict. So I smiled back and said

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The “Mom Friends” Trap: How to Build Authentic, Non-Judgmental Support

mom friends, authentic support, non-judgmental, motherhood support, mom friendships, finding mom friends

I sat in a circle of strollers at my first “mommy and me” class, desperately trying to decode the conversation happening around me. Someone mentioned sleep training. Another mom bristled. Someone else chimed in about attachment parenting. The tension was palpable. I smiled and nodded, making mental notes of what not to say, terrified of

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Sharing the Mental Load: A Balanced Approach for Partners and Co-Parents

Mental Load

“Can you just tell me what needs to be done?” my partner asked one evening, genuinely wanting to help. I felt my jaw clench. That question—that well-intentioned question—was exactly the problem. Because figuring out what needs to be done, when it needs to happen, who should do it, and what supplies are required? That’s the

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Journaling for Matrescence: Prompts to Navigate Identity Loss and Change

Matrescence

When I became a mother, nobody warned me that I’d feel like a stranger in my own life. Sure, people mentioned the sleepless nights and the overwhelming love, but the profound identity shift? The feeling that the “old me” had somehow vanished overnight? That caught me completely off guard. If you’re experiencing this disorienting transformation,

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Emotional First Aid Kit: 5 Tools for an Immediate Postpartum Meltdown

postpartum meltdown.

You are exhausted. The baby just won’t sleep. The sink is full, you haven’t showered in two days, and suddenly, the smallest thing—a misplaced remote, a text message—sends you spiraling. You’re not just sad or tired; you’re having a full-blown postpartum meltdown. First, let’s establish a foundational truth: This is normal, and you are not

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The “How-To”: Practical Healing Techniques for Your Everyday Life

Practical Healing & Techniques (The "How-To")

It’s easy to talk about “healing” in abstract terms, but what does it actually look like when you’re standing in your kitchen at 7 AM, running on four hours of sleep, and facing a massive to-do list? True, sustainable healing isn’t a one-time event; it’s a commitment to practical healing techniques—small, daily actions that rewire

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Postpartum Anxiety: How to Beat Down Baby Blues and Get Real Support

Postpartum Anxiety vs Baby Blues

You just had a baby. The world told you this would be the happiest, most serene time of your life. But you’re exhausted, tearful, and feel an anxious current running constantly beneath your skin. You know about the “Baby Blues,” but this feels… different. It feels bigger. More overwhelming. Understanding the difference between the common,

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