When Mothers Are Held, Babies Blossom.
Welcome to Mother Nurture
with Alma Olaveson
For every woman who has chosen to embark on the journey into motherhood—and is ready to step out of confusion and isolation—Mother Nurture offers something truly special.
But first, consider this:
Why do some women seem to transition effortlessly into the profound responsibilities of motherhood, while others struggle?
“A mother can heal the wounds from her past by receiving helpful care during her childbearing year. Research has proven that for women who weren’t well cared for during childhood, a positive childbearing experience can begin to repair the pain of those early injuries. Positive experiences during this time of incredible change can shift a woman’s life path toward health and security. This gift from nature offers another chance at emotional healing. The mother who didn’t receive the care she needed as a baby can receive it now, in motherhood. Studies show that the care a woman receives during childbearing can help her see herself as lovable—even if she hadn’t seen herself that way before. Her childlike needs are met even as she meets the needs of her own child.”
— Laurie A. Kanyer
At Mother Nurture, the team adds: with genuine care, warmth, and nurturing, a mother can experience peace, joy, and abundance.
Motherhood is far too significant to leave preparation for the hospital recovery room and a pamphlet. Instead, this journey deserves reverence from the moment a woman first considers becoming a mother. Mother Nurture was created for this very purpose: to help women honor their transition into motherhood and the sacred process of co-creation by offering the tools, guidance, and support they need—before the baby arrives.
Just as one prepares diligently for a career or major life event, motherhood also demands intentional preparation. Modern philosophies, however, often conflict with the feminine body’s natural rhythms and wisdom. These clashes contribute to the increasing rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Yet the truth remains: women are entrusted with profound, biological milestones that support not only their own transformation but the continuation of humanity itself. Nature trusts and supports women deeply—and so should society.
The childbearing year includes five essential phases:
Pre-pregnancy
Pregnancy
Birth
Early Postpartum
Settling In
“During this time, the family unit is embraced; mother and father grieve the losses that come as a result of the birth.”
— Laurie A. Kanyer
To that, Mother Nurture would add: we must also embrace the birth of a brand-new mother and father. The transformation is real. It is emotional, spiritual, and physical. When met with curiosity, this process reveals sacred and unexpected gifts.
At Mother Nurture, grief and growth are held with equal tenderness. Women are guided to recognize motherhood as a powerful milestone in their personal evolution—one that invites them to release outdated beliefs and step into deeper authenticity. The more quickly resistance is released, the sooner joy and expansion take root.
Today, too many new mothers feel pressured to “bounce back,” manage everything, and suppress their needs. The reality is that postpartum support is lacking, especially in countries like the United States. But one truth stands strong: postpartum is universal and sacred.
As Kimberly Ann Johnson notes, many women rush through their maternity leave unaware of their very real need for rest, care, and community. That’s why Mother Nurture offers a radical reframing: Pause-partum™—a restorative, community-supported pause that centers the mother’s well-being.
Nature intended for postpartum to be a time of bonding, healing, and nourishment—not just for the baby, but for the mother’s whole being. Through gentle guidance and heartfelt support, Mother Nurture helps each woman craft her own Pause-partum™ plan, tailored to her needs and recovery.
Women deserve to pause.
In a culture that glorifies speed and productivity, this is a profound act of self-trust and self-love. Pause-partum™ invites mothers to move beyond stress and survival into a space of creativity, healing, and thriving within the lifelong transformation of motherhood.
At Mother Nurture, mothers learn the power of planning and preparation—especially for first pregnancies. But even for seasoned mothers, each birth brings new emotions, insights, and shifts. Every experience is unique, and each deserves a fresh, supportive plan.
Here, all feelings and needs—before, during and after childbirth—are honored and safe.
Thank you for choosing to journey with Mother Nurture.
It is an honor to walk beside each woman, every step of the way.
My Mission
At Mother Nurture, we refer to the postpartum period as pause-partum(TM). This perspective emphasizes inner self-bonding, compassion, and acceptance during the transformative phase following childbirth. Pause-partum(TM) allows you to process the changes within and around you, recognizing this period as a natural, universal phase.
As a mother, I am aware nature intended this time to be a pause-partum(TM). Amid the demands of modern motherhood, it’s vital to find moments of stillness. Pausing helps us connect with our inherent strength, fostering inner peace and confidence that benefits all aspects of life. I am here to support you in this journey.
Mother Nurture was established to nurture and protect your soul, mind, body, and relationships. In our fast-paced world, nature provides a crucial time to slow down and just be. While modern society calls it postpartum, I see it as a pause-partum(TM)—a natural design by nature.
Let’s embrace the true essence of this period, rather than struggle to meet the demands of a world not aligned with our well-being.
What I Offer
I specialize in supporting women who aspire to become mothers and welcome all mothers of newborns to use my services. I will guide you in creating a personalized postpartum plan, practicing true pause-partum(TM), and staying connected to yourself as you embrace your new phase of your divine identity as a mother. I offer personal coaching both one-on-one and in groups, with additional access to my Emergency Call Service for urgent coaching needs.
My deepest desire is to provide a nurturing space, a “Mother’s Haven,” within Mother Nurture.
Welcome to your safe haven, newborn mama!
Emergency Call Coaching
Whenever you feel overwhelmed and need assistance, call Nurture of Life.
1:1 Pause-Partum Plan Coaching
I offer customized coaching tailored to your specific prenatal and postnatal needs and desires. Together, we will work to help you establish a strong and clear bond with your true inner self.
Group Coaching Sessions
Group sessions with Nurture of Life are designed for women in both the prenatal and postpartum stages of motherhood.
The new mom, a recent creation herself, has ‘new eyes’ and her world will never be the same.
My Story
Hi, I’m Alma Olaveson — a wholistic Prenatal and Postnatal Coach.
My mission is to see each person as whole and to guide them in recognizing that wholeness within themselves. I’m naturally curious, a lifelong learner, and a firm believer that every individual is inherently complete at their core.
A nature lover at heart, I find grounding and healing in the outdoors. I hold a B.A. in Psychology and have dedicated hundreds of hours to independent research, cultivating a deep understanding of human nature, emotional well-being, and relationships.
With nearly a decade of experience as a mentor and coach, I understand the profound challenges of becoming a mother—especially when navigating that journey without guidance or a strong support system. My own experience as a first-time mother has been transformational, deepening my empathy for all mothers, including my own, and teaching me to extend that same grace and compassion to myself.
Here at Mother Nurture with Alma you will:
- Experience a virtual safe place where you can be vulnerable to express emotions and thoughts you are experiencing post childbirth.
- Be nurtured and empowered during a time with new and sometimes overwhelming and unbearable emotions.
- Feel protected from the dangers of modern postpartum through wholistic means.
- Learn to connect, and accept how nature intended post childbirth to be for mothers throughout the history of humankind.
- Learn to understand and embrace nature’s concept and meaning of pause-partum instead of postpartum.
- Learn skills and gain tools to prevent isolation, anxiety, and fears.
- Overcome low self-worth, second-guessing yourself, self-doubt, loss of identity, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum exhaustion, postpartum adjustments, and many more.
- Build an authentic, individualized pause-partum plan.
- Gain access to one-on-one and group coaching during your prenatal and postnatal stages specifically focused on you and your postpartum.
- Gain new mother friends! The joy of forming and maintaining human relationships is what keeps us healthy and happy. Relationships are the most important part of the human experience.
- Learn to make adjustments within yourself as you emerge into the new divine state and life of a mother.
The more you know why, what, and how to prepare, the smaller your fears and anxieties will become. I learned this lesson during the Lamaze class I took before giving birth to my son. The more I learned there, the fewer fears and anxieties I experienced about labor. When I gave birth to my daughter completely naturally, I realized that prioritizing the bond and connection with my body and my true, highest self allowed me to birth with very little fear, anxiety, or pain. During a three-day labor with my firstborn and an almost two-hour pushing session, I was actually the one encouraging and empowering my team, repeatedly telling them what a great job they were doing. This is exactly the lesson I would love to help you apply as you transition from maiden to mother. You are divine, have always been, and will always be. Let’s choose to believe this truth consistently and operate from such a state of being.
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Wholistic Support for Mothers
I am here for you!
I would be honored to be your coach and walk alongside you in this transformative stage of matrescence, postpartum, and motherhood. I strongly believe that becoming a mother is a natural process of change and growth, much like entering puberty in adolescence.
“Matrescence is the physical, emotional, hormonal, and social transition to becoming a mother. As I write in my new eBook, Candid Parenthood: ‘This process can be pretty intense. It’s even often misdiagnosed as postnatal depression – which I find pretty alarming.'” – Zelma Tolley
According to the Cambridge Dictionary:
- Matrescence, the developmental phase of new motherhood, is like adolescence—a transition when hormones surge, bodies change, and identity and relationships shift.
- The episode explores the key concept of matrescence—the sometimes anxiety-provoking phase of stepping into your “new mom” identity.
- Matrescence can feel like a big swirl of emotion, but much of it is physically rooted in hormone changes, just like adolescence.
It’s my personal mission to create a thriving ecosystem and environment within myself—and to help you do the same. In moments like these, I’ve been drawn to journey inward, seeking less distraction and embracing myself more fully. My mission is to guide you on this same path: to turn inward, where the greatest treasures are found. These inner discoveries and connections will ultimately support the health and development of your child as well.
This inspired me to create an emotionally and psychologically nurturing environment for you to bloom and thrive after birth and during matrescence. Our society often undervalues matrescence, but my mission is to create a world with more emotionally, psychologically, socially and spiritually nourished mothers. I am here for you.