10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
About this episode
This episode discusses ten ways to mentally prepare for motherhood, focusing on the emotional and mental shifts that occur during pregnancy.
There is so much focus during pregnancy on the physical side and on getting ready for your baby's arrival. Your body is changing, you are preparing for birth, and there is a long list of things to learn about feeding, sleep, and caring for a newborn. All of that matters. What gets less attention is the mental and emotional shift that comes with becoming a mother. This episode walks through ten ways to mentally prepare for motherhood. Hear what the research tells us about how your brain adapts during pregnancy and why bonding does not always happen at first sight. Learn what to expect for your relationship with your partner and how to navigate the harder emotions that come with becoming a mom. Whether this is your first baby or you are growing your family, mentally preparing for motherhood is one of the most valuable things you can do before your baby arrives. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/motherhood/ Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: The VTech RM6756 Video Baby Monitor has color night vision, a 5.5-inch HD color LCD screen, and ultra-wide 135-degree viewing, with free live remote access and no subscription fees. It also…
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