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Scenario

How to navigate family help that feels invasive

My mother-in-law moved in to help with the baby but she keeps taking over and now I feel like a stranger in my own house holding my own child.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Well-intentioned support is undermining her sense of agency and competence as a new mother in her own home.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The newborn phase — survival and attachment?”

Peri

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.

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