A Nouriam Companion Guide
Your Evidence-Based Postpartum Mental Health Companion
You're not broken. You're not failing. You're becoming.
A comprehensive guide to navigating the emotional landscape of new motherhood with self-compassion, science-backed tools, and practical support.
Launch Price €19.99
Nouriam's Postpartum
Companion Guide
You're tired in a way you've never experienced. Even when you do sleep, you wake up feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and wondering if this is just how life is now.
Everyone says you should be overjoyed, but some days you feel numb, anxious, or even resentful. The gap between expectation and reality feels like a shameful secret.
Your partner doesn't get it. Your friends without kids can't relate. You're surrounded by people but feel profoundly alone in this experience.
Racing thoughts, sudden tears, anger that comes from nowhere, or a persistent worry that you're somehow failing at this. Is this normal? Is this postpartum depression?
You're not alone. Up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience postpartum depression or anxiety. And with the right support, it gets better.
The Gentle Start isn't another parenting book telling you what to do. It's a companion guide that meets you exactly where you are, offering validated tools from psychology, neuroscience, and attachment research.
Understand your nervous system and why you react the way you do
Build secure connection with your baby, even on hard days
Replace harsh self-criticism with kindness that actually helps
Real tools you can use at 3am while feeding your baby
PDF + EPUB formats
Nine comprehensive chapters covering matrescence, nervous system regulation, cognitive reframing, self-compassion practices, bonding strategies, partner communication, and when to seek professional help. Includes 6 professional infographics, 35+ research citations, and international crisis resources.
Printable PDF
Seven beautifully designed, print-ready worksheets: Daily Emotion Check-In, Guided Journaling Prompts, CBT Thought Record, Letter to My Baby, Letter to Myself, Building My Care Circle, and My Gentle Daily Rhythm planner.
3 MP3 Audio Files
Professional voice-guided audio sessions you can use anytime: The Physiological Sigh for instant stress relief, Box Breathing for grounding and focus, and 4-7-8 Breathing for deep relaxation and sleep.
Printable PDF
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - a validated screening tool used by healthcare providers worldwide. Includes scoring guide, interpretation guidance, and crisis resources to share with your provider.
Each guided session is designed to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, helping you find calm even in the most overwhelming moments.
Quick 2-minute reset for acute stress
Grounding technique for anxiety
Deep relaxation for sleep
Nine comprehensive chapters designed to support you through every emotional challenge of the fourth trimester.
Understand the hormonal tides, identity shifts, and emotional turbulence of the postpartum period — so the storms feel less bewildering when they come.
Learn why naming emotions actually reduces their intensity, expand your feelings vocabulary, and develop the emotional literacy that leads to self-understanding.
Discover journaling as more than a diary — a science-backed tool for processing complex feelings, gaining clarity, and finding your voice during the fog of early motherhood.
Master practical breathwork techniques that calm your nervous system when the world feels like too much — tools you can use at 3am while feeding your baby.
Learn how to ask for and accept help, communicate your needs effectively, and build a sustainable support network — because no mother was ever meant to do this alone.
Write letters as acts of love and healing — to your baby, to your past self, to your future self. A powerful practice for processing this profound transition.
Face the guilt trap with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and the transformative power of self-compassion. Replace harsh self-criticism with kindness that actually helps.
Recognize when professional support would benefit you, understand your options, and find resources. An honest conversation about when these pages aren't enough.
A flexible, forgiving daily rhythm — not a rigid schedule, but a gentle structure that honours both your needs and the unpredictable nature of life with a newborn.
"I wish I had this during my first postpartum. The breathing exercises alone have become my go-to when I feel overwhelmed. This isn't just another parenting book - it actually understands what we go through."
"The chapter on matrescence changed everything for me. I finally understood that I wasn't broken - I was transforming. The worksheets helped me process feelings I didn't even know I had."
"My therapist actually recommended I get this as a supplement to our sessions. The EPDS tool helped me realize I needed more support, and the resources section helped me find it."
Nouriam was created with one mission: to support mothers through the profound transformation of the postpartum period with evidence-based tools and genuine compassion.
We believe that maternal mental health is not a luxury - it's a necessity. When mothers are supported, families thrive, and the ripple effects touch entire communities.
The Gentle Start is the first product in the Nouriam family, with more resources coming soon to support you through every stage of your motherhood journey.
Grounded in peer-reviewed research from psychology, neuroscience, and attachment science.
No judgment, no shame. Just understanding and practical support.
Professional-quality resources at a price that doesn't add financial stress.
Not at all. While the guide includes resources for PPD, it's designed for any mother navigating the emotional challenges of new parenthood - whether you're experiencing baby blues, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, or simply want tools to support your mental health during this transition.
The main ebook comes in both PDF and EPUB formats so you can read on any device. The worksheets and EPDS tool are print-optimized PDFs. The breathing exercises are MP3 audio files that work on any device or audio player.
Yes! We encourage you to share relevant sections with your partner, especially Chapter 8 on navigating relationships. Understanding what you're going through can help them support you better.
No. The Gentle Start is a self-help resource that complements professional care. If you're experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a qualified mental health professional. Chapter 9 includes guidance on when and how to find professional help.
The Gentle Start focuses specifically on maternal mental health with practical, evidence-based tools you can use immediately. It's not a parenting manual or a prescriptive "how to" guide - it's a compassionate companion that helps you understand your experience and regulate your nervous system.
We understand — not every resource resonates with everyone. If The Gentle Start isn't the right fit for you, simply reach out within 14 days and we'll refund you in full. No hoops, no awkwardness.
While focused on the "fourth trimester" (first 3 months), the tools and concepts remain valuable well into the first year and beyond. Many mothers find it helpful even 12+ months postpartum.
Yes. If The Gentle Start isn't what you needed, just email us within 14 days and we'll send your money back — no questions, no hard feelings. We want you to feel supported, not stuck.
The postpartum period is one of the most challenging transitions you'll ever experience. You don't have to navigate it alone, and you don't have to figure it out through trial and error.
If it's not right for you, just let us know within 14 days for a full refund.
