Sharing Stories
What we’ve heard from moms over and over again is that hearing each other’s stories is one of the most validating experiences as a new mother. We share a lot about ourselves in order to help you know you’re not alone. We are cultivating a collection of your stories as well. New Mama Project is a place where mothers can share their postpartum stories, read others, and hopefully get a sense of universality, or the idea that what you’re experiencing is a shared, universal experience. Browse the posts below to read some postpartum stories.
Alyssa’s Postpartum Story: Blindsided
My first pregnancy was not planned. I was in denial for most of the 9 months and hoped that by some miracle the whole situation would disappear and I would not have to deal with labor and then subsequently having and taking care of a baby.
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