I Love My Baby, and…Do I Have to Just be “Mom” Now?

Send us Fan Mail Whether it’s something you’ve wanted your whole life or something that sorta just happened, the shift to motherhood and all that it entails can catch you by surprise. Suddenly, your life feels like it revolves around feeding, sleeping, enrichment activities, mom groups…the list goes on. So what happens to all of the things that made you YOU before becoming a mom? Can you find a way to prioritizethem without feeling guilt for doing so? We are so excited to be joined by Robin Hilmantel, senior director of editorial strategy and growth at BabyCenter, and, most importantly, mom of 3 boys! This week, Erin and Ruby use Robin’s professional expertise to weigh in on what the BabyCenter community of moms has to say about the pressures to abandon the parts of yourself that you valued after becoming a parent. From acknowledging the presence of the identity shift, to implementing (practical!!!) self-care strategies, this group will cover it all! Check out the research we discuss from BabyCenter on identity in motherhood: https://www.babycenter.com/family/motherhood/moms-identity_41001534 ...and the BabyCenter research behind postpartum support care gaps for moms: https://www.babycenter.com/baby/postpartum-health/postpartum-care-maternal-health-support-report_41001478 You can download the BabyCenter app here: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pregnancy-tracker-babycenter/id386022579 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.babycenter.pregnancytracker You can find BabyCenter (@BabyCenter) on all social platforms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babycenter/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BabyCenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabyCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BabyCenter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babycenter Loving the show?  We'd love your feedback! If you would like to submit a response to be aired on I Love My Baby, And...you can email Erin and Ruby here:  ilovemybabyand@gmail.com *To note, all submissions read on air are kept confidential* You can find Erin here: www.erinlevincounseling.com @4th.Trimester.Wellness You can find Ruby here: 10K Counseling | Online Therapy in Colorado @RubyTalksRelationships If you are needing immediate postpartum support, please use the following Postpartum Support International resources: PSI Resources