Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> The journey into motherhood isn’t easy for any woman. But after giving birth here in the U.S., there is societal pressure to return to a “normal life” almost overnight. In other cultures, this transition comes more gently. Women are given more time, more support, and more grace.<br> <br> <br> <br> In today’s episode I am chatting with my friend Lora Amigo. Lora is a Mexican woman raising her children in Chicago–far away from her support network. She shares her story of learning how to mother here in America and the pressure she felt in the process. We are talking about postpartum depression, helicopter parenting, and finding joy in returning to work.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-families-podcast-positive-parenting-simple-living/id1202569587?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
