Are you feeling Overwhelmed as a new mom? Did you assume there would be an instantaneous bond with your little one, and it didn’t happen? Is being a new mom not what you expected?

The truth is, it can take quite a while to connect with a new baby. Becoming a mother is a developmental process and it does not happen overnight. A new baby is a new member of your family, who like any new person in your life, you need to take time to get to know. The growing pains of motherhood are common, but at times can feel overwhelming and cause feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, and even anger.

From late night feedings to toddler temper tantrums, early parenthood can be filled with many ups and downs, extreme joy matched with extreme anxiety and frustration. As babies transition to toddlers, so does your journey in parenthood. Along the way, you may experience anxiety, sadness, or anger around different aspects of parenting, changes or challenges in your relationship with your partner or spouse, and a sense of loss around your identity.