Why do so many new mothers feel deeply exhausted all day — even when their baby is sleeping?

Why do so many new mothers feel deeply exhausted all day — even when their baby is sleeping?

This video explains the real biological reason behind postpartum exhaustion, using modern neuroscience, child development research, and maternal mental health studies from Harvard University, NIH, APA, and leading pediatric psychology research.

Most mothers are told:
“Sleep when the baby sleeps.”
“Just rest more.”
“You’ll get used to it.”

But science shows something very different.

In this video, you’ll understand:

Why the maternal brain stays in survival mode after childbirth

How the nervous system prevents real recovery, even during sleep

Why exhaustion is neurological, not personal failure

How decision fatigue silently drains energy in new mothers

Why traditional advice doesn’t work for postpartum recovery

What actually helps the body and brain regulate again

This is not motivational content.
This is not surface-level parenting advice.

This is a deep, science-based explanation of why modern motherhood feels so heavy — and why it’s not your fault.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why am I still tired when my baby sleeps?”

“Why does rest not feel restorative anymore?”

“Why does motherhood feel harder than I expected?”

This video will help you finally understand what’s happening inside your body — without guilt, judgment, or unrealistic expectations.

Many mothers feel relief just realizing:
“I’m not weak. My body is protecting my baby.”

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