You at 7 Weeks Postpartum: Your Body and Mind
The 14 types of friends that are great to have during the postpartum period.
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Let's talk: mom friends
One piece of insight we’ve received from Babylisters is that this period of the postpartum journey can feel a bit isolating. That’s because it’s the time when family and friends aren’t checking in or offering to help as frequently. (And you’re expected to have it somewhat figured out, but you’re still internally screaming: SAVE ME!)
If you can relate, it might be a good time to think about your support network, because as it clearly states in The New Mom Welcome Packet: “Basically, every mom is your friend now.” You heard that right! It's permission to slide into other moms' DMs at 3 a.m. when you're up nursing and have a baby question. Haven't talked to them in years? Who cares! If they have a baby the same age as yours, you are basically besties now.
So to help you think about your crew (and encourage you to lean on them), the editors at Expectful put together a list of the 14 types of friends you need postpartum. And if you’re looking to expand your network, here’s a guide to making ✨ new ✨ “mom friends” (even if you don’t feel like leaving the house).
Your top questions, answered
🪞 Mom pooch: Can you help me shift my thinking about my stomach? Learn more→
💙 Boob FAQ: Why do I feel sad just before breastfeeding my baby? Learn more→
🧴 Treat yourself: How do I reintroduce “skincare actives” back into my routine? Learn more→
🧘🏽♀️ Meditation: What’s a good practice for anxious thoughts? Learn more→
In her words
"Having kids feels like that first seventh-grade crush that overwhelms every molecule in your body, but it's permanent." — Kristen Bell
More to read at 7 weeks postpartum
Eating the same soup for 450 days after giving birth as an act of self-love | “It was the comfort I needed when my mother was back in Korea, my husband back at work, and I was left alone to figure out how to stay nourished and keep my tiny nugget alive,” writes Hana Asbrink. Read more→
How to start tackling mom guilt right now | A psychotherapist says the feeling stems from an unexpected place—and gives five ways to identify and overcome it. Read more→
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