The emotional roller coaster of being a new mom
NPRThe emotional roller coaster of being a new mom Lindsey Balbierz for NPR First-time mom Priscilla Koczon, 39, loved being pregnant and expected to feel much the same way about being a mother. Sponsor Message Let go of expectations Lindsey Balbierz for NPR While the process is universal and affects moms that go through adoption and surrogacy as much as birthing mothers, it can vary a lot depending on an individual's race, culture and personal experience, says Pria Alpern, a clinical psychologist who facilitates new mom groups in New York City. "It's a setup if you're thinking that every day is going to be perfect," she says. "Maybe you're not going to talk to your mother-in-law about how you're feeling emotionally, but she's really good when it comes to getting groceries and stocking the fridge and doing your laundry," Alpern says.
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