A weary new mother navigates the aisles of her favorite store, cradling her baby in a wrap, her hair in a chaotic bun and her eyes heavy from sleepless nights. She pauses to consider a trendy dress on a clearance rack, contemplating whether its flowing design would mask her postpartum figure. “$25 feels like a lot,” she murmurs, placing the dress back with a sense of longing. Nearby, she overhears the laughter of two women effortlessly browsing, their faces glowing with fresh makeup. Their shopping carts brim with items as they head toward the fitting rooms, hot coffees in hand. A wave of envy washes over her. “I truly miss that,” she whispers, pushing her cart toward the diaper section and gently kissing her slumbering infant’s head.