Aligned and Well Mama

8: The Truth About 'Bouncing Back' Postpartum


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Let’s talk about the pressure to “bounce back” after baby — and why it’s keeping so many of us stuck. In this episode, Katie gets real about postpartum bodies, breastfeeding weight loss, and what it actually means to feel strong and confident again (without the guilt or the grind). 

Here’s what we cover:

  • 💥 Why the “bounce back” narrative is unrealistic (and actually harmful)
  • 🧠 The real timeline for postpartum recovery — what your body actually needs
  • 🍼 The truth about losing weight while breastfeeding (spoiler: it’s possible AND safe)
  • 💪 Why wanting aesthetic goals doesn’t mean you don’t honor your body
  • 🌿 How to find the middle ground between healing and feeling confident again

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Aligned and Well MamaBy Katie Noble