Woman Realizes Her Husband’s Affection Was Never About Love, Shocks Him With Divorce

Let moms rest, recover, and be seen

Pregnancy and childbirth are powerful, life-changing events. A woman grows a baby, gives birth, and immediately starts caring for her newborn. It’s a journey filled with emotional stress, physical pain, and deep joy—all at once.

So when a woman gains weight during or after this process, it should never be a reason for criticism. After all, the body goes through major changes. In fact, research shows that about 75% of women weigh more one year after giving birth than they did before pregnancy. Nearly 50% keep over 10 pounds, and 25% hold on to 20 pounds or more.

Despite this, many women still feel pressured to “bounce back” quickly. Social media, unrealistic beauty standards, and rude comments about body size make new moms feel insecure. According to the Mental Health Foundation, over 40% of women feel worse about their bodies after pregnancy—while only 12% feel better.

People often think they’re being helpful by telling moms to “just exercise” or “watch what they eat.” But these comments can feel like emotional criticism, not encouragement. Instead of supporting new moms, they add to the mental load and can harm mental health.

To make things worse, most of the care and attention given during pregnancy disappears once the baby is born. A study in PLOS ONE found that postnatal care is one of the most neglected areas of maternal health. Many new moms feel forgotten by both their families and the healthcare system.

Professor Soo Downe, a maternal health expert, explained that many hospitals focus on the baby’s health—but once the baby is out and doing well, they stop checking in on the mother. This leaves many women without the postpartum support they need to recover emotionally and physically.

Instead of pointing out a mom’s “flaws,” we should be asking how we can help her heal. A review of 36 studies involving 800 women in 15 countries found that moms need four key things for a positive postnatal experience:

• Emotional support
• Healthy relationships
• Self-acceptance of their new body
• Proper postnatal healthcare services

What most moms really want is to feel confident, supported, and capable in their new role. That means offering help in real ways—like providing access to mental health counseling, postpartum depression treatment, or simply helping with chores and baby care so moms can rest.

As Professor Downe says, “Society benefits from happy, secure mothers and families.” When we invest in new mom wellness, everyone wins—from the child to the whole community.

With all the hurt and effort she endured, most readers felt she’d be better off walking away