7 Surprising Facts About Your Post-baby Body

There is a ton of pressure out there for women to get back to their pre-baby bodies almost immediately after giving birth. What are we supposed to think when our favorite movies, TV shows, and magazines all feature celebrities rocking ridiculously fit postpartum bodies? Luckily, in a victory for those of us who find it a little more difficult to drop the baby weight, The New York Times recently published this piece from former Us Weekly editor Janice Min, in which she (somewhat ironically) criticizes the celebrity culture that has led new moms to believe they should be able to bounce right back into their skinny jeans after having a baby. It's a powerful and well-written article, but it does leave many women wondering: What can we expect from our bodies after giving birth? So here, from a mom who knows, are 7 surprising facts about your post-baby body. - By Ceridwen Morris

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