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Celeb moms openly discuss the challenges of the postpartum period, which can significantly affect a woman’s body and emotional well-being, leading to insecurity and societal pressure. Through their conversations, these celeb moms help new mothers feel less alone and more supported.
1. Halsey
After facing endometriosis and experiencing multiple surgeries and miscarriages, singer Halsey welcomed her first child in 2021. As a new mother, Halsey embraces her postpartum body and has no intention of striving for her pre-pregnancy physique.
2. Hilary Duff
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Being a mother of three, this actress fearlessly shares her motherhood journey from pregnancy to the challenges of newborn care. Duff remains strong and confident in her choices despite physical changes, juggling her career, and breastfeeding. Her honest approach to motherhood is inspiring.
3. Ashley Graham
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While juggling her career and raising three sons, Ashley Graham, a well-known plus-size model, speaks out about the challenges of motherhood, embracing her post-pregnancy body, and managing life as a young parent. She also addresses beauty standards.
4. Gemma Atkinson
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Following the birth of her daughter Mia, Gemma Atkinson, a British actress and fitness model, started working out. However, she is against the societal pressure for new mothers to bounce back to their pre-pregnancy shape quickly. By setting an example, she acknowledges that postpartum body “imperfections” are normal.
5. Cardi B
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Cardi B, the singer, is frank and open when it comes to discussing the physical changes her body went through during and after pregnancy. She even seeks guidance from her followers, as shown by her post-birth inquiry about her daughter, “Ladies, how do you guys get rid of the black line in the middle of your stomach after giving birth?”
6. Amanda Seyfried
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Actress Amanda Seyfried opened up about her mental health struggles after giving birth in 2020. She highlighted the traumatic experience of delivering a baby and the worries that come with motherhood. Her honesty emphasized the significance of mental health awareness for new mothers.
7. Rachel Platten
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Rachel Platten shares raw motherhood experiences on Instagram, proving it’s okay not to have it all together. One post exposed the reality of her life as a new mom: “Yesterday’s event was empowering and fun, but it was a rare occasion. Most of the past two weeks have looked more like this photo. I don’t want other mothers to feel inferior because I’m only sharing half the truth.”
8. Amy Schumer
In 2019, Amy Schumer became a first-time mom and shared the realities of motherhood. Her honest and humorous posts on the challenges of parenthood resonated with many new moms, reminding them that it’s okay to share the not-so-perfect moments.
9. Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen shared her struggles and acceptance of body changes during motherhood, including stretch marks. Her honesty resonated with many moms.
10. Jenny Mollen
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Jenny Mollen, an American actress, and writer, candidly shared her postpartum experiences with fans. Through social media, she posted pictures of her C-section scar, tired selfies, and unedited postpartum body, making her a relatable figure for new mothers worldwide. Mollen’s openness earned her praise for showing the reality of motherhood, which is often hidden or glamorized in the media.
11. Serena Williams
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Serena Williams shared her tough postpartum journey after giving birth to her daughter in 2017. She emphasized the emotional challenges of motherhood and hopes to inspire other moms to be truthful about their experiences.
12. Jessie James Decker
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The singer-songwriter reassured her mom subscribers that it’s normal for the post-pregnancy belly to persist for a while. In a caption under her candid selfie, she wrote: “Keepin’ it real! Three weeks post and I’m still very swollen. The 3rd has been by far the hardest recovery, but I’m feeling stronger every day.”
13. Jessica Simpson
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Jessica Simpson, a renowned singer, and actress, openly talks about her experience with postpartum struggles. She shared a humorous Instagram post wearing a rubber corset after going through it twice, “Just stretching it out in my rubber corset. The joy of postpartum.”
14. Carrie Underwood
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Carrie Underwood gave birth to her second child in Jan 2019 but struggled to regain her pre-pregnancy body. She expressed her desire to feel like herself again after her body served as her son’s home for 11 months.
15. Olivia Munn
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Olivia Munn shared about postpartum challenges after giving birth to her first child with John Mulaney. Despite the difficulty, she expressed appreciation for her body.
16. Aja Naomi King
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“How To Get Away With Murder” star Aja Naomi King showed off her postpartum body, encouraging women to embrace their imperfections: “This Gorgeous Body! No, this is not a pregnancy ‘Before’ picture. This is the ‘After’”.
What do you think of these celeb moms posting on social media about their postpartum journey? Let us know in the comments.
