Post section body

I’m nearly 5 months postpartum from an emergency c-section and I’m horribly unconfident and hate my tummy. Adore my scar and the process I’ve been through but I’ve seen so many post section mummy’s and their bodies look no where near like my own. I wasn’t the skinniest lady before but now I’m left with no self esteem what so ever. I’ve been working on my figure since day dot and I still feel no different. I know things take time and everyone’s body is different but I keep seeing other peoples bodies and simply feel ashamed of my own😩. People talk about the mum shelf or the pooch but I look at them and think hmm where?😂. Am I just seriously unlucky after my surgery that I’ve been left with a lot of extra fat☹️, girls help me feel more confident here! I’m losing myself😭😭

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Im the exact same! I put around 4 stone on while I was pregnant, had an 8lb 11oz baby (at 38 weeks) and my tummy just hangs now and I have loads of stretch marks. So thankful for my boy but feeling very low self esteem at the moment. I’ve decided as it’s new year to join the gym and lose some weight as I get married in 5 months 😩 try to be kind to yourself but I know it’s easier said than done. Your body has done an amazing thing 💕

I feel like comparing yourself to others is always a slippery slope, in pregnancy and beyond, I had to train myself out of it. Because there will always be someone leaner / with a smaller tummy, longer legs, etc. I found that I felt the most satisfied when I ignored the others and paid the most attention to my own progress. As you’re already working on yourself, take lots of photos / maybe measure your weight if that’s of importance to you, and keep an eye on your progress, I found it the most satisfying, and looking at others only set me back! You will get there, also 5 months is not a lot of time at all, be kind to yourself!!

You grew a human! It's called the pouch of love ❤️ some women take years to get their hormone levels back, it could be why you're feeling extra down. Maybe you could talk to someone?

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