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How to set boundaries with extended family after birth

My mother-in-law keeps dropping by unannounced to see the baby and I need space to figure out nursing but I do not know how to ask for boundaries without starting family drama.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The needs of new parents for space and autonomy often conflict with family members' desire for access and involvement.

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