Postpartum depression is worsened by sleep loss. Even years after childbirth, chronic sleep debt correlates strongly with anxiety disorders and major depressive episodes in working mothers. The irony: anxiety keeps you awake, making the problem worse.

In recent years, remote work has become increasingly popular, with many companies adopting flexible work arrangements to accommodate the needs of their employees. This shift has been driven in part by the need for work-life balance, as well as the advancement of technology that allows for seamless communication and collaboration.

This is not about blaming partners—many fathers are heroic and involved. But culturally and biologically (breastfeeding, infant preference), the load often tips.