Ραγάδες; Είναι τα σημάδια της μάχης, είναι τα παράσημά σου, μαμά!

Η εγκυμοσύνη και η γέννα μπορούν να αλλάξουν το σώμα μιας γυναίκας. Τα πρότυπα της κοινωνίας για την ομορφιά κάνουν τις νέες μαμάδες να νιώθουν απογοήτευση, ντροπή και απόγνωση για το νέο τους εαυτό.

“When I was pregnant with Paisley, there was always one thing that I would obsess about that scared me more than giving birth for the first time, #postpartum #depression. I would lay awake at night in fear of what emotions I would have after having her. Would I love her? Would I hate her? Would I feel resentment for what my body just went through? These are all very real thoughts that I had and I couldn’t get them out of my head. After dealing with depression and #anxiety my entire life, I was certain that going through it postpartum was inevitable. Then I had her and I felt….fine. In fact, I felt better than I had in my entire life. I felt happy and strong and powerful like I had just done something no other human ever could. Maybe it was just the #oxytocin talking but it was a feeling like I was floating on a cloud. Then days and weeks and months went by and the exhaustion finally set in. Around 6 months postpartum I started feeling defeated. Like if I didn’t get some kind of break soon then I would end up breaking myself. I remember sitting in my truck, tears streaming down my face because Paisley did a number of things that day that made me question whether or not I was a good mom. I felt this way for a couple weeks and then I finally was able to pull myself out of it. I’m not a doctor so I’m not sure if it was #PPD or not, but what I do know is that whatever you’re going through be it exhaustion, PPD, #PPA or even just feeling tired—you are GOING to get through this. Ask someone for help. Tell them you need their support. Take some time to practice self love and self care. You can’t pour from an empty glass. I know it’s hard, but you aren’t alone and you should never feel like you aren’t worthy enough to get the help you need. You are beyond worthy. You are the warrior goddess Mama that birthed that beautiful baby and you deserve every ounce of support and love that you can get. Don’t give up.” ? @chloeandpaisley #motherhood #motherhoodrising #motherhoodsimplified #momlife #motherhoodlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #honestlymothering #selflove #selfcare #takebackpostpartum

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από @ takebackpostpartum στις 11 Μάι, 2018 στις 7:13 μμ PDT

Οι ραγάδες, το κρεμασμένο δέρμα, το λίπος, η ακράτεια, οι τρελαμένες ορμόνες, η εξουθένωση, η κατάθλιψη είναι βάρβαρα, αλλά και φυσιολογικά, όταν είσαι η θεά-πολεμίστρια που μόλις δημιούργησε μια ολοκαίνουργια ζωή.

«To all the women today who are mamas – you are stunning. Wear your stripes proudly. May our daughters only hear us speak positively about our bodies and how they’ve changed because we carried them. May they be raised in households where they are delighted in, celebrated, and cherished always and not based on their outward appearance. Speak life into their hearts.» ❤️ @jenn.newm #postpartum #postpartumbody #takebackpostpartum

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από @ takebackpostpartum στις 9 Μάρ, 2018 στις 6:29 πμ PST

Το @takebackpostpartum πολεμά να ενθαρρύνει τις νέες μαμάδες να αποδεχτούν το νέο τους σώμα και να μοιραστούν την αλήθεια πως κάθε γυναίκα παλεύει και προσπαθεί!

«Our transformation from one to two was a magical moment, my sweet boy ? / / Okay, a really late post but I’m up and this is just too good not to get in before the day is over. Took this today, nearly six weeks postpartum vs. us at 35+4weeks. Little did I know then that this sweet boy would stay in there three weeks longer than his sister, five weeks longer than his big brother, and nearly make it to our EDD! Such a beautiful journey, but the end was filled with all the typical, very uncomfortable end of the third trimester symptoms this time. We’re so happy you’ve been earthside with us nearly 6 weeks, baby brother! You are just the sweetest, most handsome baby boy! We love you, baby E!» @motherofbabies #takebackpostpartum #birthwithoutfear

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από @ takebackpostpartum στις 30 Ιαν, 2018 στις 8:44 πμ PST

“Mummy tummy (yes women grow body hair too). Someone recently said to me that I’d be able to get rid of my tummy pouch, I just wasn’t working hard enough, if I exercised more, and if I was stricter with what I ate I’d have a flat stomach again. Although it didn’t upset or affect the way I feel about my body, I believe it needs to be addressed nonetheless. _ My “tummy pooch” is a byproduct of three things- loose skin, an ab separation, and adhesions causing my scar to be pulled inwards (creating a dip.) It has nothing to do with my overall weight. LOTS of mothers wear marks from pregnancy and child birth and i’s a MISCONCEPTION that you can get rid of these marks through diet or exercise. You cannot starve your way to taut skin. Nor can you exercise away indented scars. Yes, you can work towards getting your stomach as flat as possible if that’s what you want, but these unrealistic expectations can be harmful. _ It’s ok to bare the marks of your pregnancy and birth proudly. The same as it’s ok to feel a little bit upset and like a stranger in your new body. It’s human. Learning to accept and love yourself as you are is a process- it’s ok if you’re not quite there yet. It’s also ok to work towards personal body goals, working out and eating healthily to sculpt your body in a particular way doesn’t mean that you have to hate the body you’re in now. On the contrary. It’s all about doing what makes you feel happy and accomplished. _ What is NEVER ok is someone telling you that you should work harder to attain an unachievable body image- so that you might fit THEIR expectations of what the female body should look like. That shit needs to be shut down immediately. If someone can’t accept your postpartum body or encourages you to change any aspect of the way you look because they don’t feel comfortable with it- that is THEIR problem, THEIR issue that needs to be worked on. It ultimately stems from their own insecurities. _ Never allow someone to make you feel bad about your body and never apologise for your body. Your body created life! If that’s not something to be proud of, to be in absolute awe of, then I don’t know what is!” @mamaclog #takebackpostpartum

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από @ takebackpostpartum στις 18 Μάι, 2018 στις 7:03 πμ PDT