Mothers can have vastly different experiences giving birth. Many are not fully prepared for everything that will occur once they go into labor, or the lasting impact of the experience.
Today, parenting can feel relentless. On top of the typical demands of raising children, you’re constantly exposed to “picture-perfect” images of parenthood on social media.
When you’re dealing with body image insecurities, the warmer months can feel emotionally trying. You might be nervous about wearing a bathing suit in public.
When you’re dating someone, you might assume that it’s healthy to spend as much time together as possible. If you’ve just gotten together, and you’re in the midst of the “honeymoon phase,” you’ll naturally try to see each other as often as possible.