"You should have gotten back in shape by now": how societal pressure on women after giving birth affects mental health "I've let myself down", "I need to lose weight urgently", "Something is wrong with me". The body can change after giving birth After giving birth, the body gradually recovers, but this process does not happen the same for everyone. It is influenced by: the presence of complications after childbirth, breastfeeding, sleep, nutrition, the level of physical and …
