The 12 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned About Surviving (and Thriving) Postpartum

No desire to breastfeed? Don't want to join a certain community or religious organization? Wish to put your child into a daycare curriculum early (or not at all)? Not comfortable with the thought of another person keeping your child overnight? You don't owe anyone an explanation (except for your coparent, depending upon your situation) for why you wish to parent a certain way. Or not. Remember — your baby, your rules. And no explanation is owed.