New Moms in India

From sleepless nights and postpartum guilt to finding strength in support systems, five Indian women share what it's really like to be a new mom — and why every mother deserves to be seen, heard, and held.

Over the decades, moms have carried an invisible mental load that’s shaped their lives in powerful ways. From the 80s to now, the role of motherhood has evolved in some surprising ways—but at its core, the emotional complexity and chaos have stayed the same.