Oxytocin transforms an adult into a parent—turning you from a maiden into a mother. Becoming responsible for the well-being of a vulnerable, completely dependent little human is an incredible undertaking, and you will change. Change hurts. Even if we want it, we may resist it. Resisting this particular opportunity for change only makes mothering harder. Embrace the opportunity to pause, slow down, be curious, and tune in to the changes in yourself and the needs of your child.
