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We’ve been conditioned to think postpartum body image is only about weight, stomachs, or “bouncing back.”

But research shows pelvic floor symptoms like leaking, heaviness, constipation, and pain are also linked to body image distress postpartum. It’s hard to feel confident in your body when your body doesn’t feel like it’s functioning well.

I feel like we don’t talk enough about the functional side of postpartum recovery and how much it can affect confidence, identity, and even willingness to exercise.

Curious, as postpartum moms, if you’d agree this isn’t discussed enough?