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When Bonding Doesn’t Feel Natural: Understanding Disconnection and Anxiety in Early Motherhood
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When Bonding Doesn’t Feel Natural: Understanding Disconnection and Anxiety in Early Motherhood

You’re not the only one- and there’s nothing wrong with you. Bonding doesn’t always happen right away, especially after a hard birth or in the thick of postpartum anxiety. In this blog post, we explore why those feelings show up and how therapy can help you feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your motherhood journey. Whether you’re grieving the birth you didn’t have, drowning in the mental load, or silently wondering, “Why don’t I feel like myself?”- this one’s for you.

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