Below is a soft, trauma-aware EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) script created specifically for a mother of a newborn.
It honours sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, heightened alertness, emotional sensitivity, and the constant caregiving state of the nervous system.
Tone: soothing, reassuring, non-demanding
Pace: slow, with pauses for breath
Use: self-care, audio recording, feeding time, or 1-to-1 support
Nervous System Healing EFT Script
Mother of a Newborn
(Invite the mother to gently rate her current level of stress, overwhelm, or tension from 0–10. If that feels like too much, simply begin.)
Setup Statement (Karate Chop Point)
(Tap gently on the side of the hand)
Even though my body and nervous system are constantly responding to my baby…
even though I may feel tired, alert, and emotional all at once…
I honour myself with kindness.
Even though my nervous system rarely fully switches off…
even though I may feel on edge, overwhelmed, or stretched thin…
I acknowledge how much I am carrying.
Even though this season asks so much of me…
I choose to be gentle with myself right now.
Eyebrow
My nervous system is working around the clock.
Side of Eye
Listening… watching… responding.
Under Eye
Always ready for my baby’s needs.
Under Nose
My body is holding a lot of responsibility.
Chin
And it makes sense that I feel tired or tense.
Collarbone
This is a big adjustment.
Under Arm
My system hasn’t had much rest.
Top of Head
I acknowledge this with compassion.
(Pause. Slow inhale… longer exhale.)
Second Round – Safety & Regulation
Eyebrow
In this moment, I am safe enough.
Side of Eye
Right now, nothing urgent is required.
Under Eye
My body can soften, even a little.
Under Nose
I don’t have to stay on high alert in this moment.
Chin
It’s okay to rest inside.
Collarbone
My nervous system can take a small break.
Under Arm
I allow my shoulders to drop.
Top of Head
I allow my breath to slow.
Third Round – Emotional Permission
Eyebrow
It’s okay if this feels overwhelming.
Side of Eye
It’s okay if I feel emotional or unsure.
Under Eye
It’s okay if love and exhaustion exist together.
Under Nose
There is no right way to feel right now.
Chin
My experience is valid.
Collarbone
I don’t need to judge myself.
Under Arm
I don’t need to compare myself to others.
Top of Head
I give myself permission to feel what I feel.
Fourth Round – Reassurance & Self-Trust
Eyebrow
I am doing the best I can.
Side of Eye
Even when it doesn’t feel like enough.
Under Eye
I am learning my baby, moment by moment.
Under Nose
I don’t need to get this perfect.
Chin
Presence matters more than perfection.
Collarbone
My care is enough.
Under Arm
My love is felt.
Top of Head
I trust myself more than I realise.
Fifth Round – Nervous System Integration
Eyebrow
My body is allowed to rest when it can.
Side of Eye
My nervous system is allowed to reset.
Under Eye
I don’t have to hold everything alone.
Under Nose
It’s safe to receive support.
Chin
It’s safe to care for myself too.
Collarbone
Caring for myself supports my baby.
Under Arm
I matter in this season.
Top of Head
I allow calm, safety, and steadiness to settle into my body.
Closing
Take a gentle breath in…
and a longer breath out.
Notice your body.
Even the smallest shift is enough.
(If appropriate, invite re-rating of stress or tension from 0–10.)
Gentle Reminders for Mothers of Newborns
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This can be done in 2–4 minutes, even while feeding or holding your baby
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Short, frequent rounds are more regulating than long sessions
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You don’t need to “feel calm” — allowing is enough