Freida Pintomade sure she adequately prepared for her postpartum journey after giving birth to sonRumi-Rayin November.
“I was well aware after a very traumatic experience in my life that postpartum is a journey and something we’re ill-prepared for,” she explained. “I learned that early on when I got pregnant with Rumi. I put all the pregnancy books aside and jumped into the 4th trimester and I decided I was going to gear myself up for the year after birth more than stressing about the pregnancy itself.”
“It’s great to know about the body and be in the loop but most of that gets taken care of at the doctor. But then during postpartum, those appointments fall away,” Pinto continued. “You get one appointment at the six-week mark. Even then, it’s too late and there’s no information then. So I decided to buck the trend of learning about the trimesters in this linear way and did a deep dive into birth and postpartum.”
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“I took care of my body nutritionally,” she said. “By the time Rumi came, I had a body and mind that supported me through it as well. Nothing is more beautiful than the preparation of the mind.”
Pinto’s emphasis on preparation is why she partnered with Anya, an online platform that offers postpartum support. She shared, “So many women in America and across the world are deprived of the joy of enjoying the postpartum journey. It feels more like suffering or a hill to climb, and one you must climb fast because you have to get back to work.”
“Easing that journey is my calling. I’m a first-time mom at 37 years old who wants to see a better world for mothers across the world.”
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The actress captioned the loving snapshots: “Happy Birthday Dada Cory! I celebrate you my husband, friend and partner in life.”
She continued, “To see you become not just a Dad but Super-Dad makes me so emotional and fills me with joy. It also gives this sleep deprived Mama a break and you have no idea how much I appreciate that! I am so grateful and in love with how we do life together. Love you madly.”
“Rumi-Ray you are one lucky boy!” Pinto added.
source: people.com
