Includes bibliographical references (pages 425-430)

"'But no one told me to expect this...'"So many new moms find themselves saying this phrase in the first hours, days, and weeks postpartum--sometimes even for years! That's where Instagram's wildly popular @mamapsychologists come in. In Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book, Chelsea and Caitlin share what to really expect postpartum--and it's not just the baby blues. This refreshingly candid resource fills a notable void by providing real, honest, and raw insights into motherhood. With their nonjudgmental yet humorous tone, Caitlin and Chelsea provide a deep dive into all things #momlife, including: Birth trauma & perinatal mood disorders, Baby feeding & sleep, The mental load of motherhood, Body image struggles, Mom guilt & burnout, NICU life, Intimacy & romance postpartum, Pregnancy complications & loss, The balancing act of returning to work, And more...Mom life feels hard because it is hard. There is hope, and this book is here to provide it."--Back Cover