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When mom groups have conflicting philosophies about postpartum bodies

Our new moms group keeps talking about 'getting our bodies back' and I don't know how to say that I don't want my old body back - I want to understand and accept this new one - without sounding like I'm judging their goals.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Different approaches to bodily acceptance can create isolation within communities meant for support.

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