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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSoha Ali Khan<\/a> recently opened up about the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers, saying that certain aspects of motherhood \u2014 especially breastfeeding and postpartum recovery \u2014 should stop being romanticised. The actress, who is married to Kunal Kemmu<\/a> and shares daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu with him, spoke about the emotional and physical challenges women go through after childbirth.Speaking about breastfeeding, Soha admitted that while it can be a beautiful experience, it is also extremely difficult for many women.\u201cBreastfeeding. It\u2019s beautiful and it creates a wonderful bond, but it can also be difficult,\u201d she told Yuvaa.The actress explained that women often put immense pressure on themselves to exclusively breastfeed for six months before introducing solid food to their babies.\u201cIt can feel isolating too because breastfeeding takes a long time. Sometimes you\u2019re sitting alone in a room with the baby while the rest of the house is celebrating and having fun, and you feel kind of alone,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n Soha Ali Khan further stressed the need for more honest conversations around the struggles associated with breastfeeding.\u201cDifficulty latching, not getting enough milk, feeling inadequate \u2014 all of those things should be talked about more,\u201d she added.The actress also reflected on how sacrifice linked to motherhood and womanhood is often glorified unnecessarily.\u201cWe always put ourselves last. We take care of everyone else first and then come to ourselves,\u201d she said.Giving an example from her own life, Soha shared how she consciously makes time for herself despite her responsibilities as a mother.\u201cIf I need one hour to go to the gym, I need to make time for it because it\u2019s an investment in my wellbeing. It\u2019s not something that should happen only \u2018when there\u2019s time\u2019,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Soha Ali Khan opens up about getting flashing in Italy & reveals her Bollywood privilege<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n When asked about the pressure on women to quickly \u201cbounce back\u201d after pregnancy, the actress did not mince words.\u201cIt\u2019s insane,\u201d she said.Soha revealed that although she lost weight quickly after giving birth, people constantly commented on her appearance, something she found deeply problematic.\u201cThere were comments about how quickly I lost weight and how important losing weight became. Commenting on appearances after delivery is unforgivable,\u201d she said.Calling postpartum a highly vulnerable phase for women, she added, \u201cIt\u2019s already such a vulnerable time mentally and physically. You\u2019re already being so hard on yourself and going through so much.\u201dThe actress also referred to Patralekhaa while discussing the body-shaming women often face after pregnancy.\u201cNobody knows what you\u2019re going through,\u201d she said.Concluding her thoughts on postpartum recovery and motherhood, Soha Ali Khan said becoming a parent changes a person forever.\u201cYou become a different person after having a child. You change forever \u2014 mentally and physically,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n\u2018Feeling inadequate should be talked about more\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Soha Ali Khan on pressure to \u2018bounce back\u2019 after childbirth<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n