The number of mothers over 40 experiencing hormonal upheavals is rising. This group of moms faces a whirlwind of symptoms.
Jennifer Havey, a 44-year-old first-time mom, noticed a range of symptoms after her son’s birth in 2024. These included mood swings and unexpected bouts of crying, which felt unlike her usual self. She also experienced brain fog, often forgetting where she placed her phone moments after setting it down. Sleep became another challenge, sometimes being elusive. Initially, Havey attributed these issues to caring for a newborn and breastfeeding.
As her son reached his first birthday and she ceased nursing, Havey anticipated an end to the mood swings, brain fog, and occasional insomnia. However, to her dismay, these symptoms persisted.