While the birthing parent experiences a physical connection through pregnancy and birth, the non-gestational parent may wonder how to step into their role and nurture attachment. The good news: bonding is not limited to biology! With intention, presence, and patience, non-gestational parents can build strong, lifelong connections with their children that start from infancy.

You’ve just brought your baby home, and everyone keeps telling you how magical this time is supposed to be. But instead of soaking in the newborn snuggles and taking endless photos, you find yourself crying for no clear reason, snapping at your partner, or feeling numb and disconnected from it all. You’re wondering: Is this just baby blues, or is it something more?

You might expect an instant, magical connection when you bring your newborn home. However, the reality of bonding with a baby can be quite different. It's perfectly normal for that rush of love and attachment to develop.

While it's normal to experience some worry or doubt as a new parent, persistent feelings of extreme sadness, loneliness, or severe mood swings may indicate postpartum depression (PPD).

Becoming a new mom is a transformative experience, filled with tender moments, sleepless nights, and the overwhelming joy of raising a tiny human. Among the chaos, new moms often push their own needs to the bottom of their priority list.

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, filled with joy, challenges, and a whirlwind of emotions. While it’s common to feel some anxiety after childbirth, for many new moms and dads, these feelings can become overwhelming and unmanageable.