The connection between mother and baby naturally receives the most attention, and for good reason. This primary relationship lays the groundwork for how your child will view relationships throughout their life.

Have you ever found yourself exploding with anger over something small—like a misplaced pacifier or your partner loading the dishwasher "wrong"—and then immediately felt consumed by guilt? I've been there, and what I experienced has a name: postpartum rage.

You're both sleep-deprived, emotionally raw, and trying to navigate the biggest transition of your lives. Of course you're not communicating like you used to! But here's why you need to figure it out anyway…

Let's be clear: this isn't about demonizing video games, hobbies, or leisure time. We all need moments of escape and joy – perhaps never more so than during the intense transition to parenthood.

You need people in your corner who are in the trenches with you—fellow moms who nod knowingly when you mention cluster feeding, who don't judge when you show up with mismatched shoes, and who understand that a quick text response might take three hours because... motherhood.

We need to have a heart-to-heart about something that's probably making you feel like a terrible person right now: setting boundaries with your well-meaning family…

We all know about the midnight feedings and the endless diaper changes. But let's talk about the real secrets of the fourth trimester…

The journey into motherhood is beautiful, challenging, and transformative. As you navigate these precious early days with your baby, remember that you have fundamental rights that deserve to be honored – by yourself and those around you.

You don't actually need anyone's permission to take care of yourself and your baby in the way that feels right to you. But sometimes we need a reminder that it's okay to put ourselves first.