You at 4 Weeks Postpartum: Your Body and Mind
Navigating social media during the fourth trimester.
In This Article
Let's talk: "momfluencers"
Feedings and the newborn sleep schedule (or lack thereof) inevitably lead to lots of social media scrolling—and getting inundated with parenting advice about baby products, developmental milestones and more.
That said, we found this study very interesting: it’s about the ways that “momfluencers” can negatively impact new motherhood, especially for those prone to comparison.
The editors at Expectful decided to learn more about how to consume parenting content in a smart, positive way. Here are their useful tips for when to mute and when to follow.
Your top questions, answered
🩹 C-section recovery: Where should I be in my healing journey? Learn more→
🍈 Boob FAQ: How do I find the right breast pump flange fit? Learn more→
🧠 Mental health: When will I feel like myself again? Learn more→
🧘🏽♀️ Meditation: What’s a good practice for trusting myself as a mom? Learn more→
In her words
"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." — Sophia Loren
More to read at 4 weeks postpartum
For if you’re interested in pelvic floor physical therapy | If you suspect there’s an issue with the important muscle group post-birth, you might benefit from some PT. Here’s what to expect at the first appointment. (And remember that your therapist’s #1 job is to make you feel comfortable.) Read more→
Here’s a “momfluencer” trend to get behind | We love these parents sharing their #nonaesthetic homes. (Lots of shoving stuff into random cabinets & minimal surface cleaning ensues.) Read more→
Social spotlight
Have you had your moment of realization yet? 😳
Editors' picks, just for you
Comfy clothes
So you don’t have to think about getting dressed. See them all→
Nipple butter, a giant water bottle and more
Everything our gear editor bought (and loved) her first weeks postpartum. See them all→
