Social-media mom groups can be a lifeline for first-time mothers, but they can turn ugly fast.
Becoming a mother is a significant life transition that leaves many women feeling uncertain about their abilities and seeking answers to questions on topics such as nursing, over-the-counter medication and sleep training.
Even the most innocuous new-mom queries can be met with condescension and outrage.
What, you don’t exclusively breast-feed?
You’ll ruin your baby if you let him cry himself to sleep!