The truth about becoming a mother and feeling like you're not enough

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September 2, 2018 Today’s TED Talk A new way to think about the transition to motherhood 06:16 minutes · TED Residency When a baby is born, so is a mother -- but the natural (and sometimes unsteady) process of transition to motherhood is often silenced by shame or misdiagnosed as postpartum depression. In this quick, informative talk, reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks breaks down the emotional tug-of-war of becoming a new mother -- and shares a term that could help describe it: matrescence. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Stories from the front lines of parenting Raising another human being can be tough, yet ultimately rewarding. These talks highlight the struggles and successes unique to parenting. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 2:20:06   Download the TED app

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