Motherhood is complex and the experience of becoming a new mother can be overwhelming. The incredible joy of being a parent to a newborn is mixed with anxiety and worry (“Am I doing this right?!”). Plus, there is the physical recovery from labor and delivery and intense sleep deprivation. It is widely recognized that bringing a new baby home is both amazing and difficult, but very few mothers talk about what an isolating experience it can be.
Read more at www.phillyvoice.com/motherhood-loneliness-isolation-newborn-baby-parenting/
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