Another Mom under fire for post baby selfie.
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She only gained 24 lbs by following a very strict diet
And this. Our bodies need to be free to do what they do during pregnancy. The sad thing is, they found during WWII that a starving woman will produce a healthy baby. It's only when they are in their 30s that the heart problems start.
Totally agree with you. I happen to know that my friend cared more about what her body was going to look like after she had the baby, than that she give birth to a healthy baby. I never said anything to her about it, but it did make me sad at the time.
I also met a model who chose to give birth via a planned C section so she wouldn't have to get 'too big' and chose not to breast feed so her breasts could stay perky. She told me all of this in the waiting room of the obstetrician's office. She was rail thin and hanging onto a plump one month old baby. At first I was judgmental, but then I realized that she was protecting her career. Maybe it was her only source of income.
That's fine. It's her body, her baby and her choices. But a strict diet during pregnancy / planned preterm delivery isn't healthy for the mom or the baby and shouldn't be promoted as an ideal for maternity.
Did she say anything about what her diet or exercise routine were?
Planning for your upcoming pregnancy? :flowerforyou:
I want to look just like her.
No, seriously. If people are going to criticize her diet or routine as being unhealthy, I would assume they know what her diet or routine are...
My comment wasn't about the OP but about some other examples of post partum women that were mentioned.0 -
Kudos to her.
For those saying that she was on a "strict diet" that doesn't necessarily mean she starved herself during her pregnancy, she may have just eaten healthily and not eaten any junk food.
She had a tiny bump, could be one of the reasons she shrunk back so quickly, my mother was the same, after giving birth to me she was a tiny UK size 8 and fit straight back into her jeans.
Also, for those who are saying that it isn't possible for a woman's uterus to fully contract that soon after birth, my health visitor was amazed that only 5 days after giving birth mine was fully contracted, I still have the extra skin and loose stomach 2 1/2 years later.
To me this is a picture of someone who worked to keep her body healthy during a very important time, I see pregnant women in the gym all the time, one who gave birth 3 weeks ago and is back in doing some light resistance work, she looks amazing!0 -
And if she's already stopped bleeding then she's definitely genetically gifted. The problem is that most people don't seem to understand the concept of *variation*. Not everyone is average. (and yes, non-average people shouldn't be held up as what everyone should strive to be but then neither should average people, in fact everyone should stop obsessing about trying to look like or be like other people, and just strive to be the best and healthiest versions of themselves)
My concern is that the discourse in the media is not about variation. It's about the race to MILF. Because of this, women assume that should be a focus in the early months. Which is fine, if that's who you are, but can lead to decisions during prenancy that can have an adverse impact on the baby (give most woman a weight range, and they'll assume lower is better). It's also going to have an impact on decisions like nursing, where milk production should be the primary focus of dietary decisions for the first two to six months.
I mean, I have concerns about a six year old running a half marathon. But the whole community that knows about it knows about variations in ability level and has knowledge of the context in which it is happening. However, if the diet industry started promoting it in parenting magazines, it wouldn't be a one-off.0 -
haters gonna hate. mama's looking hot.0
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Jealous women. Why is this making news?0
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That picture cannot be real. There's no way she just had a baby with those abs.
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Kudos to her.
For those saying that she was on a "strict diet" that doesn't necessarily mean she starved herself during her pregnancy, she may have just eaten healthily and not eaten any junk food.
She had a tiny bump, could be one of the reasons she shrunk back so quickly, my mother was the same, after giving birth to me she was a tiny UK size 8 and fit straight back into her jeans.
Also, for those who are saying that it isn't possible for a woman's uterus to fully contract that soon after birth, my health visitor was amazed that only 5 days after giving birth mine was fully contracted, I still have the extra skin and loose stomach 2 1/2 years later.
To me this is a picture of someone who worked to keep her body healthy during a very important time, I see pregnant women in the gym all the time, one who gave birth 3 weeks ago and is back in doing some light resistance work, she looks amazing!
If the goal of a strict diet is to gain the bare minimum of weight during pregnancy, no, that's not really healthy. That being said, there are women who have gained less because they either couldn't eat or their bodies didn't need it. That's fine. But it shouldn't be a goal.0 -
If the goal of a strict diet is to gain the bare minimum of weight during pregnancy, no, that's not really healthy. That being said, there are women who have gained less because they either couldn't eat or their bodies didn't need it. That's fine. But it shouldn't be a goal.
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Some have hinted at it, but I don't think anyone has actually said it...
...so I will.
I'm predicting this is a fake. Oh, sure, it's a real pic, but I don't think this was 4 days postpartum.
There...I said it.
Seems physically impossible, just knowing how the body works and all. I wouldn't doubt that she could be 6 months postpartum (but 4 days).
This was my thinking.
And like I said, if it's legit, all the kudos to her...
...and she still looks good, however long since she had a baby.
I am glad somebody else questions if it was 4 days. Honestly, I wouldn't think twice if it said 4 weeks, but like, your uterus has to contract -- biologically speaking that takes weeks.
This is what I was thinking. I didn't see the actual pic until here but I will say that even though my mom had everything together, it was obvious that the uterus had to contract for at least a week before she could comfortably wear her regular jeans. And she is great shape!0 -
If the goal of a strict diet is to gain the bare minimum of weight during pregnancy, no, that's not really healthy. That being said, there are women who have gained less because they either couldn't eat or their bodies didn't need it. That's fine. But it shouldn't be a goal.
why?
Because the goal of pregnancy is a healthy baby.0 -
I think she looks great.
She is a well known health/fitness blogger who regularly posts pictures. There is no evidence she was trying to make anyone feel bad or promote unhealthy habits.
She did not diet or lose weight during pregnancy (which seems to be the concern some in this thread may have). She was extremely lean and fit before her pregnancy, gained weight during pregnancy and delivered a healthy child. Yes she exercised during pregnancy and remains in great shape
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What ever voodoo she did for that body...,I want in
Exactly...i'm not jealous or angry or feel like she is personally putting me down...I just want to know how she did it??!?!? Particularly the no droopy stomach thing. That's freakin' amazing!
Partially genetics. I'll never have a body exactly like that one, kids or no kids, so no point stressing about it.
Maybe if I did I would be posing in my undies too, but I don't, so I have to get by on merit rather than looks. I find the whole thing rather egotistical. How many women would be so obsessed with showing the world how amazing they look postpartum when they have a 4 day old baby to admire, bond and be totally in love with?
Priorities...
BTW, ignorant of these things, can women with breast implants breastfeed?0 -
Regarding this being fake.. Her husband is a high profile soccer player in the Premier League. It would be kind of hard for her to fake the timing of her pregnancy/birth.0
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BTW, ignorant of these things, can women with breast implants breastfeed?
Depends on the type of surgery - "simple" enlargement, most likely, yes. Reconstructive survery with nipple placement creates additional scar tissue and may damage the milk ducts.0 -
An excerpt from the article:
"But prenatal nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Melinda Johnson warns against jumping to conclusions from Eriksen's photos, noting that every woman is an individual, with individual needs and abilities. "Obviously, what we're looking at is someone who is genetically gifted," she tells Yahoo Shine".
Women struggle with image during and after pregnancy yet people are shocked that there is/was a backlash.
Eriksen and Kang have exploited such insecurities and the backlash has fueled a vigorous debate on both sides.
The conclusion? It was a well executed publicity stunt and Eriksen is probably benefiting greatly from ad revenue/web traffic. Good for her, it was a savvy move.0 -
My only comment regarding this is i'm totally jealous, i've not even had a baby and still look nothing like her LOL
The only thing I wonder about, is you hear of famous women booking in to have the baby by C section and getting a tummy lift at the same time.
I really hope this isnt the case here ...0 -
My only comment regarding this is i'm totally jealous, i've not even had a baby and still look nothing like her LOL
The only thing I wonder about, is you hear of famous women booking in to have the baby by C section and getting a tummy lift at the same time.
I really hope this isnt the case here ...
OMG agreed...0 -
What ever voodoo she did for that body...,I want in
Exactly...i'm not jealous or angry or feel like she is personally putting me down...I just want to know how she did it??!?!? Particularly the no droopy stomach thing. That's freakin' amazing!
Partially genetics. I'll never have a body exactly like that one, kids or no kids, so no point stressing about it.
Maybe if I did I would be posing in my undies too, but I don't, so I have to get by on merit rather than looks. I find the whole thing rather egotistical. How many women would be so obsessed with showing the world how amazing they look postpartum when they have a 4 day old baby to admire, bond and be totally in love with?
Priorities...
BTW, ignorant of these things, can women with breast implants breastfeed?
I am sorry, what makes you think she doesn't get by on merit? And why do new mothers need to be attached to the newborns 24/7 to appropriately bond? Why would it matter if she could breast feed or not? What is your point about priorities?
I chose to go back to work a week after I had my daughter because staying at home, constantly bonding with a newborn, was driving me insane. Some days she come with, other days she didn't. I didn't breast feed. I could have easily wore sexy panties a few days postpartum and once my uterus contracted back into my pelvis, which took me 2-3 week, you would have never known i had a baby either.
I question of this was actually 4 days, however, if it is -- there is no reason for this women not to be proud of her body and share a photo. It doesn't mean she isn't bonding with her newborn, It doesn't mean she isn't working hard (therefore merit).
ETA: I have a perfectly well adjusted, healthy 4 year old. No way is better when it comes to being a mother, it's about being true to yourself and being happy. My only concern with this image is if it was faked because this woman felt some kind of need to be perfect as soon as she popped out a kid.0 -
She looks amazing and if I could even look half as good I would be posting pictures like that everywhere!!!0
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My only comment regarding this is i'm totally jealous, i've not even had a baby and still look nothing like her LOL
The only thing I wonder about, is you hear of famous women booking in to have the baby by C section and getting a tummy lift at the same time.
I really hope this isnt the case here ...
Unless she has access to surgeons that can perform miracles or to some unknown advanced super fast healing technology, there's no was she had a c-section.0 -
Because of the direction of some of what is being discussed in this thread, I just want to add to what I wrote that it wasn't anything I did that caused the placental abruption. No one knows why it happened. I was trying to go about my life, the same way any other mother would. I did dance with my toddler and I would lift her and carry her, and she also accidentally ran into my belly. I don't know what caused it. And I was telling people that I was in pain, but because I have a very high pain tolerance people generally do not respond to me when I am trying to tell them I am in pain (because I don't look in pain). Same with labor. My midwife did not even think I was in labor, but I had been (on my own for 5 hours), and it was actually time for me to push, but she still didn't think I was in active labor. And during the pregnancy I made myself eat as much as I could (but I had vomiting for the whole nine months). Anyway, sorry for the yucky stories. Us ladies are tough, we can take it!
None of that should have caused abruption. Hell, my toddler body slammed me a couple of times when I was lying on the floor cause I felt sick.
Yeah, I know!! The little ones don't understand. I'd be lying on the bathroom floor from throwing up and my toddler would start kicking me to get up. They just don't know, of course. My midwife and doctor also said those things shouldn't have caused it. They had asked me if I had been in a car accident. It's just one of those mysteries. I'm just so glad my baby was ok. I still feel terror when I remember those moments before the ambulance got me to the hospital. But, I don't want to tell horror stories. It all turned out good. I had great medical care. And I even went on to have my baby at home.
Also, I did look more closely at the pictures and I can definitely see that she has recently had a baby (again I just would think weeks, not days). Also, just want to add that it's not jealousy to have a healthy amount of skepticism about the things we see on the internet. I stayed fit before, during, and after having my babies. My babies are all big now. And I have no reason to feel jealous that someone bounced back a few weeks before I did. To say that we are all jealous indicates a problem in how people are viewing women in general. We can't question anything women or pregnancy related without it meaning jealousy. I also agree that no one should put unreasonable pressure on any women to bounce back after 4 days. I don't really know what I looked like at 4 days, my midwife was saying to me that my belly was flat. But, yeah, I was bleeding and struggling with severe anemia (my midwife was talking with me about possibly going to get a blood transfusion).0 -
Didn't Heidi Klum do the same thing? She had her baby with Seal and like a few days later she was in a VS fashion show? I guess it's good genes and luck. The fact that she would have a flat stomach would make me jealous but ripped abs. I'm envious lol. I have two kids myself and I'm still trying to lose the weight. Definitely motivating.0
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You do have a good point, the only reason I wonder is because im pretty certain Jordan had a tummy tuck with the Caesarean section she had for her daughters birth.
She carried on modeling and showed off her new flat tummy afterwards - so who knows about scaring or recover time when it comes to the lives of the rich and famous?
I know when my mother had a c section with my sister, she was in pain for days afterwards and now has a scare, so im totally confused how they do it...0 -
My only comment regarding this is i'm totally jealous, i've not even had a baby and still look nothing like her LOL
The only thing I wonder about, is you hear of famous women booking in to have the baby by C section and getting a tummy lift at the same time.
I really hope this isnt the case here ...
Unless she has access to surgeons that can perform miracles or to some unknown advanced super fast healing technology, there's no was she had a c-section.
Not only that but she'd have a huge scar from a "tummy lift". In case you didn't know they slice you open in two spots, take out part of your mid section, then sew the pieces back together which forms a large angry scar spanning across your mid section.0 -
What ever voodoo she did for that body...,I want in
I'll take sloppy seconds on said voodoo and take my chances. Whatever the *kitten* she did, worked. And anyone *****in about it is just jealous. Eff 'em.0 -
what I want to know is, why do we GAF?0
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Like I say, its a know practice for the rich and famous to have a tummy tuck at the same time as a planned c section - Jordan being a good example.
But I totally agree, I don't know how they can go on and model afterwards because of scaring...
I would like to point out that I wasn't accusing this woman of actually having a tummy tuck, just that I bet she could have done if she had wanted to.
I actually believe she was very fit before the birth and had dieted through-out her pregnancy. :-)0 -
totally in to get her pregnant again and get proof....for science of course0
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The rampant jealousy and misguided attempts to shame her for her body in this thread are not only mean spirited, but amusing.
Jealousy is a b, apparently.
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I honestly don't see why this is such a big deal. I gave birth 7 weeks ago and my stomach looked like hers at 4 days postpartum. It wasn't luck or genetics (third pregnancy - I didn't look that good with my first 2). I worked my *kitten* off to stay healthy and fit during the pregnancy. I gained an ideal amount of weight, worked out routinely, made healthy food choices, and tracked my calories. I'm proud of what I was able to accomplish, and I would find it hurtful to have people hating on me for something that I was proud of. Everyone carries pregnancy differently and recovers differently. We don't see a lot of judgment regarding women who gain too much weight and don't exercise during pregnancy; why do we need to judge people for being fit?0
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