186: The Roller Coaster of Becoming a Mom with Catherine Birndorf, Co-Founder and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York
Description
Becoming a mom changes you in so many ways. But we are often not prepared for the shift. Matrescence, or the transition into motherhood, is complex—full of ups, downs, struggles, and a roller coaster of emotions.
Today, I’m joined by reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Catherine Birndorf, founder of The Motherhood Center, to talk about navigating matrescence and what we experience when becoming a mom.
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