Pregnant women are often inundated with messages from family, friends and strangers alike urging them to “bounce back” after giving birth. But what if you don’t feel like bouncing back? What if you don’t feel like yourself at all? There are still things you can do to help your new self heal. One of the most important things is to create a postpartum affirmation list. Here are 8 postpartum affirmations to start with:
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I am whole and complete now that my baby has arrived.
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I am strong, healthy and capable of handling whatever comes my way.
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I am grateful for all the love and support that has come my way during this time.
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My body is recovering perfectly even though it feels like it doesn’t belong to me anymore. I have all the time in the world to heal. I am not rushing anything.
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I am not alone during this process. I have a support system with me at all times. My partner, my friends, my family and my support group are helping me get through this.
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My body is capable of handling this new arrival.
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I am not a victim. The decisions I made in my life have brought me here today. I am ready for this.
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It’s not just me that feels this way. My partner feels the same way. My family feels the same way. My friends feel the same way.