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The postpartum sundown scaries: Why nighttime anxiety hits new moms so hard

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The baby is fed, the sun is going down, and instead of feeling relieved that the day is winding down, you feel a knot forming in your stomach. Another night is coming. How many times will the baby wake up? Will they settle after feeding? Will you be able to fall back asleep? What

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    The baby is fed, the sun is going down, and instead of feeling relieved that the day is winding down, you feel a knot forming in your stomach. Another night is coming. How many times will the baby wake up? Will they settle after feeding? Will you be able to fall back asleep? What

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