Tapping is a simple, discreet grounding technique that can help bring you back into your body and the present moment. Learn how bilateral tapping, including the butterfly hug, can be used at home, at work, or wherever you need a little more connection and calm.

Becoming a mother is more than bringing a baby into the world—it is a profound developmental transition that can affect your identity, relationships, emotions, and even your brain. In this article, we explore matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, and how it compares to other major periods of development such as adolescence. Understanding matrescence can help new mothers make sense of the often overwhelming changes that accompany pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood—and recognize that these changes are real, meaningful, and part of becoming a new version of yourself.