What a Strong Mum Actually Looks Like (It’s Not What You Think)
You’ve probably seen it: the “snap back” pics. The flat stomachs. The flexing in activewear while baby naps peacefully in the background.
Let’s just say—real postpartum strength looks a little different.
Because here’s the truth: being a strong mum has nothing to do with how you look, and everything to do with how you show up.
Let’s Redefine Strength, Shall We?
We’ve been fed a narrow definition of strength for too long.
But postpartum strength? It’s deeper. It’s quieter. It’s built in the moments no one else sees.
Strength is
Lifting your baby 20 times a day on 3 hours of sleep
Rebuilding your body one glute bridge at a time
Listening when your body says “rest” instead of pushing through
Taking a deep breath in a moment of overwhelm and choosing softness instead of stress
That’s not weakness. That’s next-level resilience.
Strong Might Not Look How You Expect
Strong might look like soft arms and tired eyes.
It might look like doing pelvic floor breathing in the car at school pickup
It might look like trading burpees for bird dogs—and doing them with intention.
It’s not about being shredded.
It’s about being steady, self-aware, and reconnected to the body that just did something extraordinary.
How Strength is Actually Built Postpartum
Hint: it’s not through punishment, pressure, or “getting your body back.”
It’s built through:
Consistent, mindful movement
Breathing with purpose
Honouring your body’s signals
Moving in ways that support—not deplete—you
You don’t need to train for hours.
You need to train smart, train gently, and build from the inside out.
What Progress Really Looks Like
It might look like
Doing your first real core connection without doming
Carrying the pram without back pain
Feeling proud of your first 10-minute workout in months
Noticing you’re standing taller, breathing deeper, or feeling more like yourself
These moments? They matter. More than the mirror. More than the number on the scale. More than anyone else’s highlight reel.
Strong Mums Are Everywhere
They’re not always loud about it.
They’re moving quietly, consistently, in the in-between moments.
They’re redefining what strength means—not for the world, but for themselves.
