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Nicole Pensak (Author)
matrescence
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/m ‘tres.?nts/
The process of becoming a mother: The physical, psychological, and emotional changes you go through after the birth of your child . . . largely unexplored in the medical community.
In Rattled, Harvard- and Yale-trained clinical psychologist, researcher, and leading expert in maternal mental health Dr. Nicole Pensak reclaims the postpartum experience and hands mothers back their power. She reveals the groundbreaking truth: the postpartum brain isn’t in crisis, it’s in reconstruction. Anxiety, sensitivity, and emotional intensity aren’t signs of failure–they’re signs of a brain rewiring for intuition, connection, protection, and creativity. Blending cutting-edge science with relatable stories from her clinical work and her own journey, she offers practical, evidence-based strategies for managing worries, navigating identity shifts, dealing with mom guilt, supporting relationships, and releasing the toxic myth of “perfect motherhood.” More than a road map, Rattled is a lifeline and a revolution–an empowering manifesto for every parent stepping into the raw, beautiful, disorienting territory of early motherhood. Families will return to its pages again and again for validation, strength, and the reminder that what rattles you can also remake you.
Number of Pages: 240Dimensions: 0.91 x 9.31 x 6.28 INPublication Date: April 30, 2024
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