In this episode, the hosts interview Kelly Conroy, a matrescence educator, about the science and sociology behind the difficulties of new motherhood in the US. They discuss the concept of matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, and how it involves significant changes in various aspects of a woman's life.

They also explore the evolutionary perspective on childbirth and how the female human body is not necessarily designed for easy childbirth, due to the evolutionary changes in the human body, such as a small pelvis and large heads of infants. The conversation delves into the challenges of postpartum recovery, the impact of brain chemistry and hormonal shifts on motherhood, and the need for societal support and policies to better support mothers.

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Resources Referenced

Kelly’s New Motherhood Audio Course

Mentorship with Kelly

Meal Train

Chamber of Mothers

Moms First

eBook about Colic

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