Stage 1 of 6
New Parenthood: Just Starting
Newborn phase. Survival mode. Nothing is as expected.
“Brand new. Still figuring out how to function.”
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What Just Starting feels like
The Just Starting stage of new parenthood is different for everyone, but certain things tend to be true. Newborn phase. Survival mode. Nothing is as expected.
You are not navigating new parenthood alone. Others at the Just Starting stage are here - people who understand this particular point, not just the general experience of new parenthood.
The Just Starting stage has its own weight. DeeplyHeard connects you with people at exactly this point - anonymously, at your own pace, with no performance required.
Connect with others at the Just Starting stage of new parenthood
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Reading for this stage
New Parenthood Overwhelm: You're Not Failing
The books did not cover this part. New parenthood can feel like losing yourself. What the overwhelm actually is and why it does not mean you are failing.
7 min read
What a Baby Does to a Relationship — The Honest Version
Couples are told a baby will bring them closer. For many, the opposite is true, at least at first. The relationship strain of new parenthood is common, significant, and almost never talked about honestly.
7 min read
When You Don't Feel the Rush of Love
You expected to look at your baby and feel an overwhelming flood of love. Instead you felt something else. Or maybe nothing much. This is more common than you think, and it doesn't mean something is wrong with you.
6 min read
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