Motherhood: The Impact on a Woman

Most often, when women speak of motherhood, the conversation is positive overall. “It is hard but I love it!”, or “Being a mother is the hardest but the best thing that has ever happened to me!”. While there are certainly many wonderful things about motherhood, there are also many challenging impacts on a woman’s body and self esteem. Being aware and prepared can ensure these issues are resolved leaving mom to enjoy motherhood to the fullest.

Impact on a Woman: Body and Solutions

Certainly most women are aware there will be changes to her body during and after pregnancy, but do they know all of the options available to resolve them?

Issue: Weight Gain According to the March of Dimes “If you were at a healthy weight before pregnancy, you want to gain about 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy.” These days it is not uncommon for women to be a little over their ideal weight before pregnancy, then to gain more than intended or wanted, and it is even harder to lose it.
Solution: Tummy Tuck A Tummy Tuck, also known as abdominoplasty surgery, removes fatty tissue deposits along with excess skin. The muscles of the abdomen are also recontoured to make them more toned and stronger.

Issue: Breasts Breasts may or may not return to their pre-pregnancy size or shape. Some breasts stay large, while others reduce in size. The possible issue of sagging is a result of genetics, weight gain during pregnancy, age, and breastfeeding.
Solution: Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation or augmentation mammoplasty is a procedure that increases or restores breast size through placement of an implant.

Issue: Vaginal Changes Common issues include the skin and muscles becoming lax, or in some cases, protruding out of the vaginal opening.
Solution: Genital Cosmetic Surgery GCS (Genital Cosmetic Surgery) procedures are performed using advanced techniques to improve both the aesthetics as well as functional issues.

Impact on a Woman: Self Esteem and Solutions

Being a mom can have a negative effect on self esteem, but it doesn’t have to.

Issue: Body Such drastic changes in a woman’s body can be unsettling, resulting in feeling unattractive or even embarrassed.
Solution: Mommy Makeover The most important thing to remember is that these changes happen to all moms! For a lot of women, getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, and most of all having patience, assist post pregnancy bodies to improve. For women who want more dramatic results, who are having a harder time recuperating, or who have had multiple children, the procedure options mentioned above are a fantastic way to get the body moms want and deserve.

Issue: Feeling Overwhelmed Whether a first time mom or an experienced pro, it is common to feel overwhelmed.
Solution: Reach out No matter how large or small the issues seem, talking to friends, professional counselors or even just other mothers can help. Not only is it cathartic to “get it all out”, hearing others who have been through what you have and can relate is surprisingly helpful. Remember to ask for help when you need it!

Issue: Feeling Unwell Lack of sleep, stress, being off schedule, changes in diet, not to mention a recuperating body can leave women feeling unusually fatigued.
Solution: Be Healthy Do not underestimate the importance of eating right, getting exercise, and taking short naps. While some days this may be impossible, making good choices when possible can add up. Moms need to take care of themselves if they want to be able to take care of others.

With all of the new and exciting things happening during motherhood, we at Coastal Cosmetic Center want to be a reassurance. There are many tools and resources available to resolve the not so fun issues of being a mom.

If you would like to learn more about these procedures, please contact us to schedule an appointment. At your initial consultation, a Coastal Cosmetic Center medical team member will be able to address your questions and these sensitive issues with care and experience.