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Kelli Blinn, Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator
Becoming a mother can crack you wide open — in beautiful ways, yes, but also in ways that feel raw, lonely, or unexpectedly heavy.
Maternal mental health isn’t just about “feeling okay.” It’s about being seen, supported, and allowed to not be okay sometimes. It’s about honoring the full range of what it means to care for a baby while also caring for yourself.
Journaling won’t fix sleep deprivation or make dinner magically appear — but it can offer a moment of clarity, relief, or truth in a day that feels like too much.
These prompts are meant to meet you where you are. Let them nudge open the door to your inner voice, which deserves space to be heard.
Write It
Journal Prompts
What do I need more of — and less of — to feel emotionally supported right now?
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Today, I’m proud of myself for…
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What does “rest” mean to me in this season of life?
Say It
Affirmations & Conversations
If I gave myself permission to speak honestly, what would I say out loud?
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The next time I talk to someone I trust, I want to bring up…
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Today I will say to myself: “________,” because I need to hear it.
Try It
Action Items
Show yourself one tiny act of kindness today.
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Experiment with setting one boundary today that will protect your mental space.
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Try to ask for help with something — big or small. Write about how it felt.
Explore It
Resources & Links
If you’re currently expecting or hoping to welcome a baby into your life soon:
Read this blog post about Trusting the Process of Birth. What emotions come up for you when you think about giving birth? What might they be trying to tell you?
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Consider investing in prenatal childbirth education that you can access when you want, from wherever you want, from a seasoned professional who wants you to know that you have options.
What would it feel like to approach birth not with fear, but with trust in yourself and your ability to make decisions that feel right for you?
When you picture a birth experience that protects your mental and emotional well-being, what does it include?
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If you’re already a parent, consider using these journaling prompts to invite curiosity and reflection into this moment.
What would it look like to mother myself the way I mother my child?
Explore how your identity has shifted since becoming a mother — what’s been lost, found, or reshaped?
Kelli Blinn, Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator
Kelli Blinn is a Columbus-based birth doula, childbirth educator, and lifelong journal devotee who’s been supporting families since 2015. She’s the creator of Your Birth, Your Options, a self-paced online childbirth course, and she is passionate about helping people navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with clarity and confidence.
When she’s not supporting clients in labor or teaching private classes, you can find her snuggled under a blanket with a book, working out with kettlebells in the gym, walking through the neighborhood with her family, or talking to her 30+ houseplants.
Learn more about Kelli at kelliblinn.com and @doulakelliblinn
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