My husband keeps saying we should try for a baby next year but I feel nothing when I imagine holding our child and this terrifies me because I thought maternal instinct was supposed to be automatic.
More people experience this than they realize.
The absence of expected biological or emotional responses to parenthood creates profound self-doubt about one's capacity for love and connection.
“Where Are You with The decision to become a parent?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.