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- Hailey Bieber says the idea of ‘bouncing back’ after a baby is a myth: ‘It’s not the same body that it was before’ (businessinsider.com)
Hailey Bieber Opens Up About Postpartum Body Dysmorphia and Finding Her New Self
In a candid interview with Vogue, Hailey Bieber revealed her struggles with postpartum body dysmorphia after welcoming her son with Justin Bieber in August. Bieber spoke frankly about the pressure to “bounce back” after childbirth, admitting it’s been a difficult journey to accept the changes in her body.
“My hips are wider, my boobs are actually bigger than they were before,” Bieber shared, acknowledging that her body is simply different now. She confessed to getting caught in the trap of reading negative online comments, which only intensified her struggles with body image.
Bieber explained that it took time to come to terms with the fact that her pre-baby body wasn’t coming back. “You’re not the same person that you were before.
You change head to toe,” she stated. The model and entrepreneur emphasized the importance of focusing on moving forward and defining who she wants to be in this new chapter of her life.
Adding to the challenges of postpartum life, Bieber also addressed the relentless online speculation about her marriage. She described the rumors of divorce as incredibly difficult to deal with during an already sensitive time. “Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life,” she revealed, adding that “learning a new version of myself is very difficult.”
Bieber’s experience resonates with other celebrity moms who have also spoken publicly about their postpartum journeys. Lindsay Lohan recently shared her perspective on not feeling pressured to “snap back,” while Ashley Tisdale discussed her experience with postpartum depression after her first child. Bieber’s openness shines a light on the complexities of postpartum life and the importance of self-acceptance.