Pebetsi Matlaila On The Pressures That Society Puts Women Under To Lose Baby Fat
Pebetsi Matlaila On The Pressures That Society Puts Women Under To Lose Baby Fat. Many women appear to hold on to at least a couple of kilos postpartum, and some retain about 5 or more kilograms a year after giving birth. Because of this, there is always pressure on women who recently gave birth to lose their baby fat.
The pressure is put more on celebrities, who are expected to bounce back looking as hot as ever. Having noted that though, after giving birth, the last thing that’s likely on a many new mom’s mind is going on a diet. They focus more on boding with their newborns, rather than trying to snap back into their original weight. One of them is Pebetsi Matlaila who gave birth two months ago.
The talented actress and radio personality shared an edited picture of herself after giving birth. Pebetsi stated that it took her 9 months to put on the weight, and it usually takes just as long to lose it. She also noted that breastfeeding doesn’t really give nursing mothers the choice to be on a diet. She finds it unnecessary pressure women are put under to lose baby fat straight away. This according to her has forced some women to use dangerous weight loss methods.
“Just a reminder of what I use to look like 2 months ago , as real and raw , No filter , No Edit . It took me 9 months to put on this baby weight , it usually takes just as long to put it off .So what’s with the UNNECESSARY pressure society places us under to snap back right away . On top of that breastfeeding does not afford you many weight loss options. Aowa maan lets be realistic . The next thing you subject yourself to dangerous methods to drop the weight fast , when the focus should be on Regaining and maintaining your health first. Se segolo ke bophelo #lifeiswhatyoumakeit?,” Pebetsi said.
This year has been extremely challenging for Pebetsi though, who has been on the brink of losing her life several times. Among other things Pebetsi battled high health risks, a car accident, depression and anxiety as well as a fatally challenging birth experience. She opened up about how she and her baby nearly lost their lives due to preeclampsia complications (preeclampsia affects the arteries carrying blood to the placenta).
