Some of the body changes we go through in pregnancy and postpartum are obvious and anticipated—your growing belly, your swollen ankles, your cute new outie belly button. And many, especially the less exciting ones, aren’t—boobs that blow up, deflate, and droop, hemorrhoids that hang on for dear life, and re-landscaped undercarriages… not to mention your relationship with them.
Tune in to hear us talk through our journeys (so far!) of our changing bodies from preconception to the permanent postpartum, and all the feelings that grow along with us.
In this episode, we talk about:
The human body: a miracle!
Lack of privacy from preconception to postpartum (including announcing to your family “I’m having unprotected sex!”)
*Tender* early pregnancy changes
Early pregnancy symptoms or period symptoms—which is which?!
First trimester feelings and *feelings*
Just don’t comment on pregnant peoples (or anyone’s) bodies?
The glorification of youthfulness and thinness, especially in pregnancy and postpartum
The infamous 6-week postpartum visit
Hemorrhoids and other fun “butt stuff”
Things might not be the same/postpartum lasts forever
Identifying with your ever changing body
The revolving closet and love/hate relationships with post-baby/nursing clothes
Thanking your body
Modelling healthy self-talk around kids
In this episode, we reference:
Breastfeeding and bone density (After further research, we learned that there are currently mixed findings on this topic! While there are decreases in bone density during pregnancy and breastfeeding, some studies suggest the changes are temporary and have no long term impact. Always ask your healthcare provider if you have questions.)