At Seed Mother, we believe that becoming a mother isn’t innate but learned.

Developed and researched at Columbia University, Seed Mother is a maternal education program focused on MATRESCENCE—the process of becoming a mother. Unlike childbirth and childcare education, our program addresses the emotional, psychological, and developmental dimensions of the transition to motherhood - and leverages education, ritual, and community to prioritize, support, and empower you, the mother, and your well-being.

The transition to motherhood is filled with challenges, and, like any aspect of life, navigating it requires outside guidance and inner growth. We provide theory-based insights, science-backed coping skills, and an inclusive community to help you learn to prepare and care for your body, mind, and soul in new motherhood amidst its confusing changes and complex emotions.

OUR MISSION

A Reimagined Approach to Maternal Care

Empowered Education

Knowledge empowers us. Beyond the physical aspects of pregnancy and childcare, we delve into the emotional and psychological dimensions of new motherhood, normalizing its complexities and advocating for support.

Rooted in Science

Science grounds us. Developed and refined in a university setting, our program is evidence-based, ensuring both effectiveness and safety. With solid methodology and proven results, we offer data-backed support for maternal well-being.

Resilience-Building Rituals

Rituals build our resilience. Rooted in research-backed wellness practices, our program uses a strengths-based approach and provides tools for self-discovery and coping with the challenges of new motherhood.

Relational Support

Belonging buoys us. Through peer-to-peer support, we strengthen mothers' relationships and expand their support networks, reducing loneliness and negative social comparison.

Mother-Centered Care

Matrescence reminds us we matter. By inviting a shift in focus from the child to the mother, our program challenges societal norms and prioritizes mothers’ needs and well-being, alongside their children.

How Seed Mother Supports Mothers

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Matrescence Education for Mothers

Seed Mother offers group workshops that support mothers throughout their journey - from expecting a child to *new motherhood. We understand that becoming a mother is an ongoing and ever-evolving process so our more expansive definition of “new” encompasses all mothers with on or more children up to age five.

One-On-One Matrescence Support for Mothers

We also offer individual matrescence support coaching for new or expecting mothers who are seeking additional support in their motherhood journey. We work with mothers to create a tailor-made matrescence program, with options to incorporate personalized ritual practices such as maternal yoga and guided meditations for motherhood.

Matrescence Training for Professionals

We offer a matrescence literacy training for mother-supporting professionals to help them integrate this developmental paradigm into their work - building their capacity to offer more informed care and empowering them to improve outcomes for their perinatal clients.

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“Dedicating the time to learn about matrescence is a worthy investment—

I found such validation and solace from this workshop! I leave feeling energized, & equipped with tools to implement in my daily life. I have such gratitude for this workshop, and highly recommend others to seize this incredible opportunity!”
“My only regret is that I did not have access to this workshop earlier in my motherhood journey.

What I learned throughout the workshop about myself and about the concept of matrescence is irreplaceable. Julia and Victoria are amazingly warm, thoughtful, and reflective leaders. I am very grateful for this experience and will carry it with me.”
“This workshop has helped me shift my thinking about motherhood from a place of shame that I felt any negative emotions about being a mother to a place of reassurance

that all women go through various emotions, thoughts, and feelings in their motherhood journeys and it is okay to feel lost, confused, and insecure. The material in this workshop provided me with the tools to focus on the positive aspects of motherhood to dig deep and figure out what support I need to become more confident and thrive as a mother.”
“I loved learning about matresence

and got very engaged with the instructors and other Moms. It was super helpful to get hands-on learning information about what matresence is, to do meditations and rituals and to share my story with others who share their stories too. I highly recommend this workshop and wish every new mother was provided with this important information and support.”
“Learning about matrescence has been eye-opening.

I can’t believe that I hadn’t heard about this process until recently. I find it invaluable that anyone who is considering becoming a Mother learns about this. It’s empowering. I have gained more perspective and more self-compassion as I go through this powerful transformation of motherhood.”
“Incredibly thankful I came across this workshop.

The hosts Julia & Victoria were incredibly kind and supportive and without having met them or the other women, I felt comfortable each week sharing my motherhood journey and growing together.”