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I Let the Pressure to Be the “Perfect Mom” Steal My Joy
And now I regret it!
The internet and access to unlimited, real-time information are draining new mothers. Parenting isn't just about love and care, anymore. It has become more about ensuring your child hits every milestone on time.
You have constant access to information from experts, doctors, and pediatricians today. And no matter how informed, self-aware, or well-read you may be, it’s easy to fall into this exhausting trap.
The trap of hitting all timeslines of a baby’s growth, right on time!
- 3 months: tummy time.
- 6 months: sitting.
- 9 months: crawling.
- 12 months: walking and talking.
And so on!
There are rulebooks everywhere. Packed with timelines, expectations, and checklists. You’ll find them on parenting websites, during doctor visits, and on social media feeds.
And even the well-meaning family members don't spare the new moms.
The result? A relentless pressure!
“Shouldn’t she be sleeping through the night?”
“Why isn’t he forming sentences yet?”
