Many new mums love their baby deeply yet feel they’ve lost a part of themselves. This blog explores why postpartum identity shifts happen and how you can gently reconnect with who you are—with practical steps and support from Becoming You (After Baby).

Is it normal to feel sad or overwhelmed after giving birth? Bringing a new baby into the world is often imagined as one of life’s most joyful experiences- but for many women, it also comes with unexpected waves of sadness, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.