April 22, 2020 Elly Taylor Parenthood, Postnatal, Relationships, Stress Is it grief? April 22, 2020 Elly Taylor Parenthood, Postnatal, Relationships, Stress A long period of emotional adjustment to parenthood is completely normal for new mothers and fathers and yet most parents don’t expect it. Parenthood brings many, many gains, but there are also some losses too.