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Motherhood is a joyride. It’s a blessing and a miracle. While it’s a beautiful gift given to women, the reality of being a mother is not often talked about. The difficulties that women face, right from mood swings, to hormonal changes and sleepless nights to breast soreness, are not discussed openly. Society sets unrealistic expectations for women and assumes that motherhood is a choice that every woman makes. Some women are even shamed for choosing not to be mothers and branded with names in our society. Here are some brave women who have debunked the misconceptions of motherhood and pregnancy to prove that every woman is different, and so is her experience. Scroll below to read.
Your “Biological Clock Is Ticking”
Anita Hassanandani And Gul Panag
These two beautiful women embraced motherhood at 39. They did not care if society bickered about their age or their ticking biological clock. They believed that they would have a child when they feel ready for it, irrespective of the world rushing them, and that’s what they did!
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Anita Hassanandani said that the age-factor did cross her mind. She said that many people told her that it’s going to be tough and overwhelming. But the actress revealed that she realized age was just a number when she conceived naturally. She said that one needs to be mentally and physically fit for everything to fall in place, and what is meant for you will make its way to you.
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Gul Panag shared her thoughts on pregnancy. She said that having a baby brings about a significant change in life. Like marriage, one should think it through carefully before committing to parenthood. She advised other women to have children when they are ready to welcome them, not when society tells them that they must.
The Reality Of Pregnancy And The Difficulties Faced Before And After It
Kim Kardashian And Sameera Reddy
Postpartum depression is real! The problems women face during pregnancy are not easy! Most people assume that pregnancy is a joyride. They emphasize the importance of food, rest and talk about the much-coveted pregnancy glow. People tend to forget that pregnancy is physically and emotionally draining, but these two strong women didn’t hesitate to open up about it.
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Sameera Reddy revealed that nobody spoke to her about what could go wrong during pregnancy and postpartum. Whether it was the changing hormones or postpartum depression, she said she wished someone would have told her ‘Sameera, it could go wrong’.
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Kim Kardashian is famously known for her brave choices, and she spoke candidly about her pregnancy experience. The American media personality said that pregnancy was the worst experience of her life. She openly talked about how she did not enjoy one moment of it and didn’t understand people who do. She also revealed that her mother and sister both enjoyed their pregnancy experiences, but she just could not relate to it. The businesswoman expressed how she felt like she was not in her skin and despised the swelling, backaches, and how her body expands. Kim said that she did not feel attractive; instead, she felt insecure and gross most of the time.
Juggling Between Being A Working Woman And A New Mother
Jacinda Ardern
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The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, debunked all misconceptions that a woman cannot juggle between work and motherhood. The boss lady returned to work within six weeks of having her baby. The leader brought her 3-month-old baby to the United Nations General Assembly and set a clear example of nothing a woman cannot do. She proved to the world that women could do both—raise a child and run a country!
We bet that reading this article left you feeling empowered and courageous to face the world and the pressure it puts on women. We applaud these women for keeping it real and telling the world about the truths of motherhood!
