My postpartum journey hasn’t been an easy one. From having gained almost 30lbs due to bed rest and feeling ugly in my own body, to struggling with breastfeeding and suffering from a whole lot of anxieties, those first few months have been incredibly stressful for me.

But because I had so much support primarily from my husband and my mother-in-law, I was able to get through this period. I learned to love and cherish my body once more before getting back into shape, I enjoyed the uninterrupted time I had with my boy before starting my new job, and I overall remember this period as a very happy one, despite all the issues.

To help out all struggling postpartum moms out there, here is a list of my favorite postpartum affirmations (I am a huge fan of affirmations, have been for a long time), so you can focus on being proud of your accomplishments and strong throughout the challenges.

My Favorite Postpartum Affirmations

1. I am proud of my body for growing and birthing my baby.
2. I am strong and capable of healing and recovering.
3. I trust my instincts as a mother.
4. I am surrounded by love and support.
5. I am grateful for this new chapter in my life.
6. I am confident in my abilities to care for my baby.
7. I am proud of myself for the hard work of labor and delivery.
8. I choose to focus on the positive aspects of this new journey.
9. I am blessed to have a healthy baby.
10. I am capable of balancing the demands of motherhood and self-care.
11. I am proud of the progress I have made in my postpartum recovery.
12. I trust the journey of motherhood and know that I am exactly where I need to be.
13. I am enough for my baby.
14. I am grateful for the miracle of life.
15. I am proud of myself for making it through the challenges of postpartum.
16. I am worthy of love and affection.
17. I am resilient and strong.
18. I am doing my best as a mother.
19. I am grateful for the bond I have with my baby.
20. I am proud of myself for overcoming my postpartum challenges.
21. I am worthy of self-care and relaxation.
22. I trust the process of motherhood.
23. I am grateful for the love and joy my baby brings to my life.
24. I am proud of my ability to provide for my baby.
25. I am capable of handling the challenges of motherhood.
26. I am grateful for the opportunity to experience motherhood.
27. I am grateful to my body for giving birth to a healthy baby.
28. I am confident in my abilities as a mother.
29. I am surrounded by a loving and supportive community.
30. I am grateful for the love and connection I share with my baby.
31. I am proud of my baby for their strength and resilience.
32. I am worthy of love and support.
33. I am grateful for the journey of motherhood.
34. I trust my body’s ability to heal and recover.
35. I enjoy every day spent with my baby.
36. I am capable of letting go of control every once in a while and focusing on my own needs.
37. I am grateful for the love and support of my partner.
38. I am proud of my baby for all they have accomplished.
39. I am a good, dedicated mother.
40. I am grateful for the joy and love each new day brings to my life.
41. I trust the journey of motherhood and know that I am exactly where I need to be.
42. I am grateful of my body’s ability to provide for my baby.
43. I have enough time for both my baby and myself.
44. I am resilient and strong.
45. I am proud of myself for making it through the challenges we faced so far.
46. I am grateful for having a baby.
47. I am capable of handling the daily challenges of motherhood.
48. I trust my partner to take care of our baby so I can rest.
49. My postpartum recovery is bigger by the day.
50. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a mother.

Postpartum anxiety not going away? Let’s talk.

Jelena

A 28-year-old married mom, trying to have it all. I have a full-time job I enjoy, a home I’m in love with, and plenty of hobbies I try my best to have the time for. A psychologist by vocation, with the goal of helping young women live their best lives.