We are in a unique time where the prevalence of contrasting postpartum experiences feels louder than ever.

However, as a doula, women’s circle facilitator, yoga teacher and a relatively new mother myself; I’ve found that more women than not, really struggle to honour their postpartum body at one stage or another.

Even as someone who considers themselves body positive and frequently implements practices of self-compassion… It’d be untruthful for me to say that I have always found it easy to honour the new stretch marks, softness and changed shape of my postpartum body.

Even as someone who recognises and creates awareness to the wider community, about the significance, service and strength within the rite of passage that is Matrescence; I too, have had days where honouring my postpartum body felt harder than I expected it would.

I believe learning to honour your body after giving birth, is a rite of passage on its own and a stepping stone to feeling empowered as both a woman and a mother.