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Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has consequences

To the mama who is surviving not thriving—it won't be like this forever

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The relentless exhaustion of motherhood is real—and temporary

The mental load of motherhood was very real this year

If you want better sleep, prioritizing sex could be the answer

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