The coronavirus pandemic is making clear that many of the ways of living we considered normal and never second-guessed were not really serving us.
It has been known to maternal mental health professionals for a long time that our modern family and social structures leave parents disconnected and without enough support.
This puts way too much pressure on immediate caregivers alone, increasing feelings of loneliness and stress and thereby increasing the risk of developing postpartum symptoms.
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