My birth and my body
My son Noah was born March 2008 by caesarian section weighing a healthy 9lb 2.5 oz. My partner and I were over the moon with our new baby boy. Before my pregnancy I was not the ideal weight for my height but had never felt as uncomfortable with my body as I did after giving birth. The caesarian left me with the well known "jelly belly" and it was a shock to the system. My clothes did not look or feel right.Although I felt no pressure into losing weight immediately it did make me feel body conscious. I found that wearing an all in one body shaper really helped. They come in different colours, styles and fabrics and I was surprised to read how many celebrity Mums recommended them too. I felt like I had dropped a dress size instantly as well as feeling trim. Without having to worry about what I looked like I could get back to being a Mum.
I am now losing weight slowly and healthily by doing lots of activities with Noah such as swimming, walking and dancing. I am also trying to get a group of Mums together to go on regular walks with our babies in their prams.
Whilst I was pregnant I learnt a great tip from my Mum for preparing a delicious snack or meal which also happens to be healthy, quick and easy. Casserole and stew packs from any large superstores can be boiled up and blended down to create a yummy vegetable soup. I also found this made a fantastic first weaning food for Noah as it contains everything they need in the first stages.
Attending Mother & Baby groups made me realise that we all want the same thing - to create a warm and loving, balanced lifestyle and environment for our family. As well as trying to care for our baby and look good for our partners. It then dawned on me one day that we forget what our bodies have gone through in the short nine months of pregnancy. We have created another life and the people that matter most, our family and friends - are proud of us no matter what our shape and size.
Asha Gunn has shared her birth story as part of Pampers' "getting body confident" initiative.
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