Breaking Free from Bounce Back Culture. Reclaiming Postpartum & Redefining Support for Mums
In Conversation With Damaris Lee from Mum's Oasis
In this episode of In Conversation With, we unpack the deeply ingrained and damaging expectations of bounce back culture—where new mums are pressured to "return to normal" far too soon after birth. We explore why this narrative is harmful, how it overlooks the profound physical, emotional, and identity shifts of motherhood, and what true support for postpartum recovery really looks like. Join us as we talk about embracing the newness, honouring the transformation, and reshaping the way society sees and supports mothers in the early days and beyond.
In Conversation With Damaris Lee from Mum's Oasis
In this episode of In Conversation With, we unpack the deeply ingrained and damaging expectations of bounce back culture—where new mums are pressured to “return to normal” far too soon after birth. We explore why this narrative is harmful, how it overlooks the profound physical, emotional, and identity shifts of motherhood, and what true support for postpartum recovery really looks like. Join us as we talk about embracing the newness, honouring the transformation, and reshaping the way society sees and supports mothers in the early days and beyond.
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