156. Postpartum Body Expectations: What We’re Getting Wrong
from The Well Nourished Mama Hosted by Brooke Harmer
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show sparked plenty of conversation this year, especially after model Barbara Palvin walked the runway just six weeks postpartum. While some people celebrated her, others criticized the image she might create for postpartum moms. I didn’t watch the show, but I have some thoughts on the controversy—and as a prenatal and postpartum nutritionist, I think we’re missing a much bigger conversation about postpartum recovery, body expectations, and what’s possible after having a baby. I believe we can celebrate what’s possible for the postpartum body without expecting every woman to follow the same timeline. Your recovery is unique, and postpartum deserves to be recognized as its own maternal phase, with different challenges and needs for every mom. In this episode, I’m sharing why I want us to believe in the results without holding ourselves to someone else’s timeline—and why I hope we can create a culture where moms feel safe sharing their postpartum experiences, whether they’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between. Click HERE to access the show notes and get direct links to any of the resources I mentioned in this episode.
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