Motherhood hit you hard, and that’s exactly how it was supposed to be

They tell you it’s supposed to be beautiful, magical, the happiest time of your life. But what they don’t tell you is that transformation is messy, raw, and sometimes unbearably heavy. You are not just raising a baby—you are rebuilding yourself from the ground up. And that kind of change was never meant to feel easy.

At Alma de Madre...

We don’t shy away from the hard parts of postpartum. We name them, hold space for them, and help you find your way through them. Because healing doesn’t mean going back to who you were before, it means learning to love the person you are becoming right now.

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I’ve been there. I know what it feels like to carry it all while wondering if you’re slowly disappearing.

When I became pregnant, I started to see how little true support exists for mothers—not just before and during birth, but in the months and years that follow. Like you, I thought that if I just pushed through, if I just handled it all on my own, I’d eventually feel better. But even after a beautiful home birth with a provider who truly listened to me, I still found myself struggling. Postpartum anxiety, depression, the weight of expectations, it all hit me in ways I wasn’t prepared for.

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Postpartum struggles aren’t a reflection of your strength, they’re a reflection of how little real support mothers are given.

Querida respira. I see you. I feel you. I’m here for you.

Alma de Madre is here to hold the space you so desperately need, so you can release the guilt, let go of the shame and step into the new era of motherhood that gives you your soulful balance again.

Here’s what I believe: No mother should have to suffer in silence.

It’s possible to heal, to feel like yourself again, to move through the weight of anxiety, grief, and self-doubt—but only when you have the right support, not just surface-level advice.

My purpose is to help you untangle the guilt, the fear, and the impossible expectations that make you feel like you’re failing, so you can step into motherhood feeling whole, seen, and fully yourself again.

Because postpartum isn’t something you just “get through”—it’s a rebirth, and you deserve to be cared for just as much as the life you brought into the world.

Hola hermosa, I’m Karla Hernandez

Bilingual Perinatal and postpartum LCSW serving LA,California and virtually across california

I am a daughter of immigrant (Mexican) parents. For over a decade, I’ve walked alongside mothers in some of their hardest seasons—in hospital rooms, in their homes, in clinics, and in quiet moments where the weight of it all feels unbearable. I’ve had the honor of supporting hundreds of women, particularly Latinx and BIPOC mothers, through individual therapy, mother-child diads, domestic violence support groups, and mental health care in OB clinics.

I’ve provided therapy in both Spanish and English, creating a safe space in New York and LA for women to say the things they’re afraid to say out loud.



I’ve pursued advanced training through Postpartum Support International, because I know that postpartum isn’t just the first few months—it’s the identity shift, the emotional unraveling, the lingering weight that can stay with you for years.

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It’s time to release guilt, rediscover peace, and reconnect with your inner strength—the soul of your motherhood journey.

The truth is we need a village of supportive people in our lives.

During early postpartum and beyond, our village may very well look like a supportive midwife, doula, lactation consultant, and a maternal mental health provider. Women don't need to do this alone, they need the support from individuals that are truly understanding, supportive and empower them to mother the way that uniquely resonates with them.

Welcome to your village, your celebration of motherhood, and the space where your story is honored.

Mothers hold the soul of their families, and I’m here to support and uplift the hearts of mothers everywhere.