Are you a California Mom Pregnant With Baby #2 and Wondering How You’ll Handle It? You’re Not Alone.
Being pregnant again is supposed to feel familiar — you’ve done this before, right?
But the truth is, being pregnant with your second baby can stir up a whole new layer of fear, guilt, and emotional exhaustion that no one really talks about. This time, you’re not just growing a baby. You’re also juggling a toddler, trying to keep the household running, and bracing yourself for a season that nearly broke you the first time.
If you’re pregnant and already feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even secretly dreading the newborn phase — you’re not a bad mom. You’re just being honest. And you deserve support, too.
It’s Not Just the Baby You’re Carrying — It’s the Mental Load
As a therapist for moms across Los Angeles, San Diego, and all of Southern California, I hear this all the time:
“I should feel more excited, but I just feel… heavy.”
“I’m terrified of going through postpartum again.”
“I’m already touched out — how am I supposed to split myself between two kids?”
Whether your first birth was traumatic, your postpartum season was lonely, or you’re simply worn down from constantly being needed, this pregnancy brings with it a swirl of unspoken feelings — and most of them are too messy to share in the mom group chat. Therapy holds space to process all of these feelings (not just the good ones)!
Questions You Might Be Afraid to Ask Out Loud
Here are some of the emotional questions I gently explore with the moms I support in therapy:
What are you afraid might happen once the baby arrives — to your identity, your marriage, or your sanity?
Are you grieving the version of yourself you just started to get back?
Do you feel pressure to do things “better” this time around?
Are you scared of feeling that same rage, anxiety, or numbness that crept in after your first?
Have you caught yourself wondering: “Will I be enough for both of them?”
If any of these hit home — you’re not alone. These feelings don’t make you ungrateful. They make you human. And you're allowed to bring all of them into the room.
Hi, I’m Alexa — Therapist for Moms Pregnant With Baby #2 (or #3)
I’m a licensed therapist and a mom of two, and I specialize in supporting high-achieving women who feel like they’re slowly unraveling behind the scenes of motherhood. If you're pregnant with your second and already feeling the weight of what’s ahead — I see you.
In therapy, I hold space for the big emotions you're too exhausted or ashamed to say out loud. Together, we’ll:
Process fear around repeating your postpartum experience
Talk about what it really means to care for two kids and yourself
Set boundaries and expectations before baby arrives
Make space for grief, rage, and tenderness — all at once
Help you feel emotionally prepared, not just logistically organized
You Deserve to Feel Held, Too
This pregnancy doesn’t have to be something you just “push through.” You get to feel supported now — before the sleepless nights, before the overwhelm sets in.
Because you matter, too.
If you're pregnant in Studio City, Westlake Village, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Newport Beach, or anywhere in Southern California — I’d be honored to support you through this transition.
Ready to Talk?
I offer warm, nonjudgmental virtual therapy for moms across California. If you’re craving a space that’s just for you — where you don’t have to perform, explain, or pretend — let’s connect.
Click here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
To learn more about Therapy For California Moms click here!
Can’t wait to connect and support you as your grow your family.
