Reality TV star Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave gave birth to her third child, Dove on Februar 25. Now both Teddi and her daughter are out of the hospital and are at home creating a new routine. Teddi recently opened up about her postpartum body and her life after giving birth.
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave pregnancy body
On Friday, February 28, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared a photo of herself on her Instagram wearing a black bra and underwear with her bare belly on full display. She captioned "My Day 3 postpartum reality." She then shared about her postpartum life and how much she's changed after having her third child with husband Edwin Arroyave.
She wrote "It is unbelievable, unconditional love. It is an incredibly powerful bond that Dove and I share. It is tears of joy watching [husband Edwin Arroyave] light up when he's with her." She continued "It is bursting with pride watching my older kids gently, lovingly & eagerly jump into their newfound big sibling roles."
Mellencamp Arroyave also has a son Cruz and another daughter named Slate. She also shared a video of herself playing with her newborn daughter's toes and in another clip, she commented that her newborn baby is healthy and good.
Postpartum life of the Real Housewives' star
Teddi opened up about the highs and lows of her postpartum life. She said that she got very little sleep because she only sleeps when the baby is sleeping. She also knows that feeling delirious will be the new norm for her for a while. She is also very busy in changing the diapers of her newborn.
The reality TV star and fitness guru gave a takeaway by saying that mothers should not compare their journey to anyone else's because we each have our own journey.
Mellencamp Arroyave's road to pregnancy
In September 2019, Teddi announced that she was pregnant with her third child after suffering from fertility issues. She admitted that she does not know how they were able to conceive naturally because they've tried multiple rounds of IVF and even went through a heartbreaking miscarriage. The couple calls their daughter Dove a miracle and a blessing.
Postpartum on mothers
Giving birth can trigger numerous emotions. You can feel joy and excitement but you can also feel anxiety and fear. However, some mothers may fall into depression, which can be dangerous.
As Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave said on her Instagram account, each mother has a different journey and having baby blues after giving birth is perfectly normal. Changes in your body can happen too, and you may experience mood swings, difficulty in sleeping, crying spells and anxiety. Postpartum anxiety may start within the first two to three days after giving birth and it should only last for two weeks.
However, there are mothers that may experience a more severe form of depression known as postpartum depression and if it not treated immediately, it can last for years. It is important for mothers to remember that postpartum depression is not a sign of weakness nor is it a character flaw. If you feel any symptoms of postpartum depression, it is best to contact an expert immediately.
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