A personal trainer’s before and after birth picture has shown that “each woman is different.”
After Neema gave birth to her daughter, Lana, she continued with her weekly workouts and eating as healthy as possible.
However, Neema says that her postpartum experience has shown her that every woman’s body is different and that it has taken her a long time to get to where she is now.
Sharing a photo of the day she went into labour next to herself nine months on, Neema said that her journey is “far from complete.”
She wrote:
“Pic on the left was taken a few hours before Lana arrived. I was actually in the early stages of labour but thought I just had a tummy ache. It also happened to be my birthday that day too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“This journey is far from complete…it takes time and to be honest – I feel not much has changed in the body in the last couple of months – but I’m continuing with my weekly workouts and eating as healthy as possible too.”
Neema went on to say that despite what people might assume about her, she still has her “souvenir stretch marks and loose skin which I’m now at peace with.”
She also encouraged new mums to “listen to their bodies” after they give birth and do what’s best for them.
“The post partum body is just as delicate and precious as the pregnant body,” she wrote.
“Please don’t expect to just be able to do all that you did beforehand immediately after giving birth. Each woman is different – so ensure you work to the capabilities of YOUR body and not an Instagram body.
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“The female body is simply magical.”
