4 Common Myths About Postpartum

1. “After giving birth, you quickly get your body back.”

❌ False.

Many women are told they’ll “bounce back” right away. The truth is different: the body needs time to heal. The uterus contracts, the pelvic floor needs rehabilitation, hormones fluctuate… sometimes for months. And sometimes, the body never goes “back” to how it was before—and that’s normal. This body carried life, and it deserves to be honored, not judged.

2. “Postpartum only lasts six weeks.”

❌ False.

Medically, postpartum is defined as the six weeks following birth. But in lived reality, this phase can last several months, even throughout the first year. Fatigue, physical recovery, emotional balance, and building a new identity as a mother—these all take time.

3. “Every mom gets the baby blues, but it passes quickly.”

❌ Not always.

The baby blues affect many women in the days after birth. But it’s not the same as postpartum depression. The latter is deeper, longer lasting, and requires real support. Talking about how you feel and reaching out for help—from loved ones or a healthcare professional—is not weakness, it’s strength.

4. “A good mom feels fulfilled from the moment her baby is born.”

❌ False.

We’re often told maternal love is “instinctive” and immediate. But for many women, the bond grows gradually. Feeling tired, overwhelmed, conflicted, or even distant at first doesn’t make you a “bad mom.” It makes you human, navigating an intense and life-changing experience.

The birth of a baby also marks the birth of a mother. Yet, postpartum is still surrounded by myths and unrealistic expectations that can leave women feeling guilty and isolated.

Here are 4 common misconceptions to debunk—so you can move forward with more kindness and ease 💛.

Postpartum is not just a small parenthesis—it’s a true transition that deserves recognition, support, and compassion. The more we break down these misconceptions, the more moms can feel free to experience this stage at their own pace, without unnecessary guilt.

• Le baby blues et la dépression post-partum : sortir du silence.

• Le corps après bébé : cicatrices, transformations, inconforts.

• L’allaitement qui fait mal (physiquement et psychologiquement).

• Le manque de sommeil et ses vraies conséquences sur le moral.

💤 Série 3 : La fatigue qu’on ne dit pas

• Le manque de sommeil et ses effets réels sur le corps et l’esprit.

• Quand on craque au milieu de la nuit.

• La pression d’être toujours disponible, même épuisée.

• Le fantasme du “bébé qui fait ses nuits”.

🎀 Série 1 : Le corps après bébé

• Les cicatrices qu’on ne montre pas.

• Le ventre post-partum : quand il ne “revient” pas comme avant.

• La rééducation périnéale : pourquoi personne ne nous prépare à ça.

• Sexualité et douleurs après l’accouchement.