TED: A new way to think about the transition to motherhood | Alexandra Sacks

The video discusses the transition to motherhood, termed 'matrescence,' likening it to adolescence due to similar emotional and physical changes. The speaker, a reproductive psychiatrist, highlights the unrealistic expectations new mothers face and the confusion between matrescence and postpartum depression. She emphasizes the importance of understanding this transition as a normal process, not a disease, and encourages open discussions among mothers to reduce stigma and improve support systems.

What is the 'push and pull' dynamic that mothers experience during matrescence?

How can understanding matrescence help reduce feelings of isolation among new mothers?

Why is it important for mothers to talk about their experiences of matrescence?