After giving birth to her third child earlier this month, Cardi B says the public pressure on performers to quickly shed baby weight is both unrealistic and unfair. On Monday (Sept. 16), the “Bongos” rapper reacted to a fan who commented on Cardi’s post from the day before featuring footage of the MC’s first postpartum workout. “It’s barely been a week. Yoh, the pressure women in the industry are under? Insane,” the person wrote.
The comment came after Cardi shared a [since timed-out] video on Instagram Stories on Sunday in which she hit the gym for 30 minutes of hard late night cardio on a StairMaster, just two weeks after giving birth on Sept. 7 to her third baby, a girl, with estranged husband rapper Offset. “This is my third baby and postpartum is a little different from my first two… I’m not doing heaving lifting, no muscle straining, squatting none of that… just cardio,” Cardi wrote.
“Sometimes to avoid postpartum depression you gotta keep your mind busy and for me that’s work and staying active… but you know what’s funny?? Y’all dragged me down when I gained 15 pounds because I was 5 months pregnant but now yall fake concerned and wanna talk about pressure???” she added. “Y’all said I was pregnant to avoid working now that you see I’m still at it it’s something else?? So yeah I’m taking this personal but its FOR ME because either way y’all are gonna have something to say.”
The fan quickly clarified that she didn’t “mean any harm” with her tweet and did not intend it as an indictment on Cardi, “but rather society’s expectations of women and ‘snap back’ culture. Cardi said it was all good, responding, “Totally babe!! And I do agree about society and pressure…I just was never the type to care about snap back after birth. I don’t know what it is about this time around but I have this burst of energy where I want to do EVERYTHING… It’s like I want to complete all my goals in one day.”
On Monday Cardi also posted some home movies from the hospital in which she and Offset spend quality time with their baby girl, whose name has not yet been revealed. In the TikTok clip we see Cardi breastfeeding and snuggling with her third bundle of joy, as well as Offset enjoying some skin-to-skin contact as their two other kids together, Kulture, 6 and Wave, 3, meet their new sibling.
Cardi, who filed for divorce from Offset for the second time earlier this summer, has been hard at work on her long-awaited follow-up to her 2018 debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, whose release date has not yet been announced.
This is my third baby and postpartum is a little different from my first two… I’m not doing heaving lifting, no muscle straining, squatting none of that… just cardio. Sometimes to avoid postpartum depression you gotta keep your mind busy and for me that’s work and staying… https://t.co/I6VFBsAxGO
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) September 16, 2024
Totally babe!! And I do agree about society and pressure…I just was never the type to care about snap back after birth. I don’t know what it is about this time around but I have this burst of energy where I want to do EVERYTHING… It’s like I want to complete all my goals in one… https://t.co/0NheAYu5kh
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) September 16, 2024
After recently welcoming her third child, Cardi B is speaking out against the unrealistic and unfair pressure placed on performers to quickly lose baby weight. The rapper took to social media to address the issue, highlighting the challenges women in the industry face when it comes to postpartum expectations.
Cardi B’s Postpartum Journey
Following the birth of her third baby, Cardi shared a video of her first postpartum workout just two weeks after giving birth. In the video, she can be seen engaging in cardio exercises, emphasizing that she is focusing on staying active rather than intense workouts. Cardi expressed how postpartum is different for her this time around and how staying busy helps her avoid postpartum depression.
Addressing Public Criticism
Cardi also addressed the public criticism she faced during her pregnancy, where she was shamed for gaining weight. She highlighted the double standards women in the industry often face, noting how the same people who criticized her weight gain are now expressing fake concern about the pressure to lose weight postpartum. Despite the scrutiny, Cardi remains focused on her own well-being and goals.
Support from Fans
One fan’s comment sparked a conversation about societal expectations and the “snap back” culture that puts pressure on women to quickly regain their pre-pregnancy bodies. Cardi acknowledged the fan’s perspective and shared her own experience of feeling a burst of energy and motivation to achieve her goals postpartum.
Family Time and Work
In addition to her postpartum journey, Cardi also shared intimate moments with her family, including her estranged husband Offset and their new baby girl. Despite the challenges in her personal life, Cardi remains focused on her music career and is working on her highly anticipated second album.
Conclusion
Cardi B’s postpartum experience sheds light on the pressures women face in the entertainment industry and society as a whole. By sharing her journey and speaking out against unrealistic expectations, Cardi is empowering women to prioritize their well-being and mental health during the postpartum period.
FAQs
Q: How is Cardi B handling postpartum pressure?
A: Cardi B is focusing on staying active and keeping her mind busy to avoid postpartum depression. She is prioritizing her well-being and setting her own pace for postpartum weight loss.
Q: What message is Cardi B sending to her fans?
A: Cardi B is encouraging her fans to ignore societal pressures and focus on their own health and happiness. She is advocating for self-care and self-acceptance during the postpartum period.
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