40+ Postpartum Quotes Every New Mom Needs to Hear

The postpartum season is beautiful and hard. It’s filled with tiny snuggles, late-night feedings, and moments that stretch your heart.

But it’s also full of physical recovery, emotional shifts, and learning who you are in this new role.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure, you’re not alone. And sometimes the right words can offer a little light in the fog.

These postpartum quotes were a source of comfort for me in my own postpartum journey, and I hope they remind you just how strong, capable, and worthy you truly are.

I am a certified birth and postpartum doula and trained herbalist, not a licensed medical doctor. The information shared on this website is based on my education, experience, and personal research, and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health or the health of your baby—especially if you are pregnant, postpartum, have any medical conditions, or are taking medications. Any use of herbal remedies, natural products, or wellness practices discussed on this site is at your own discretion and risk. The content shared here is meant to support, not replace, the relationship you have with your trusted medical provider.

Gentle and Encouraging Postpartum Quotes

These quotes are for the tired moments, the emotional ones, and the in-between days when you’re just trying to make it through. Let them remind you that you’re seen, supported, and stronger than you think.

“There will be so many times you feel like you’ve failed. But in the eyes, heart and mind of your child, you are super mom.” —Stephanie Precourt

“Creating a human takes a toll on women’s bodies. Sometimes we don’t give ourselves enough love or patience about that.” —Danielle Brooks

“You’re always going to wonder if you’re doing things wrong, but that’s what it means to be a mom, to care so much about someone else that you just want to be perfect as possible.” —Naya Rivera

“Birth takes a woman’s deepest fears about herself and show her that she is stronger than them.” —Unknown

“It’s ok to be grumpy sometimes, to have bad days to struggle, to make mistakes, to say the wrong thing, feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated, to be out-of-sorts and sort-of-over-it all… we’re imperfect humans growing imperfect humans in an imperfect world, and that’s perfectly okay.” —L.R. Knost

“You’ll learn to lower your expectations about what you can accomplish in a day… and that will be enough.” —Unknown

“In communities where you see more support, there is less depression.” —Ariel Gore

“Postpartum is very real. And there’s so many resources… we just have to help each other find what they are.” —Reese Witherspoon

“Whenever you feel discouraged, just remember, you are the center of the universe to tiny humans you made from scratch. You’re kind of a big deal!” —Unknown

“Part of taking care of your baby is taking care of yourself.” —Jenna Bradley

“Just like any woman would tell you, changes can be emotional as much as they are physical…” —Massy Arias

“I don’t know if I’m bouncing back. I’m slowly crawling back… be gentle and patient with yourself.” —Reese Witherspoon

“Postpartum is a quest back to yourself… You are stronger than you were.” —Amethyst Joy

“When life gets hard, and you feel alone, remember, you mean the world to somebody, and that somebody will call you mom.” —Unknown

“You birthed a baby, and you birthed yourself into a new phase of life… body, mind, and spirit.” —Kimberly Ann Johnson

“Bad moments don’t make bad mamas.” —Lysa Terkeurst

“Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” —Tina Fey

“The moment a baby is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before.” —Rumi

“Giving birth was the most intense experience of my life. It was also the most rewarding.” —Lisa Ling

“There is no greater joy than holding your baby for the first time and looking into their eyes.” —Unknown

“Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.” —Ricki Lake

“Whether your pregnancy was meticulously planned… one thing is certain – your life will never be the same.” —Catherine Jones

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Postpartum Body and Stretch Mark Quotes

Your body is not something to bounce back from—it’s something to honor. These quotes are reminders to treat your postpartum body with gentleness and awe for what it’s done.

“I had a baby. I’m a superhero.” —Kelly Rowland

“Our body and its form is in continuous evolution… more noticeable and dramatic than ever after giving birth.” —Kimberly Ann Johnson

“Feeling fat lasts nine months, but the joy of becoming a mom lasts forever.” —Nikki Dalton

“My body has given me the greatest gift of my life.” —Hilary Duff

“Healing from birth is no joke. … So proud of this body and what it went through…” —Witney Carson

“My body doesn’t define my self-worth anymore… my body has a story.” —Jane Porter

“My goal is to appreciate my body for what it has done.” —Sia Cooper

“I think a woman’s body after having a baby is pretty amazing… you gave birth to a human being!” —Blake Lively

“It’s the site of a miracle now.” —Kerry Washington

“Because I’m not embarrassed by the scars my body now carries… Because you should also be proud. This is me… because I love my body.” —Eliza Curby

“I’m a mother, and I look like one.” —Olivia Wilde

“You feel a lot more confident… much more appreciative of your body and what it’s capable of doing.” —Rachel Weisz

“Be kind to [yourself], be forgiving… You are beautiful — flaunt it!” —Kai

“I’ve housed a human being. A miracle. A life… This is me. And I love me.” —Tia Mowry

“The key to acceptance is to realize what our bodies created… Those scars and stretch marks are proof.” —Julie Worthy

“There are hundreds and hundreds of women who would give up their perfect stomachs to have what I have… I won’t think twice about it either.” —Jessica

“My body is the site of a miracle right now. I don’t want to be pre-miracle.” —Kerry Washington

Stretch Mark Love:

“Every mark on me now… that’s evidence of the fact that I am a superhero.” —Kristen Bell

“My body tells a story with every stretch mark. And I love that!” —Amanda

“The beauty of those stretch marks depict how selflessly she nurtured an unseen creation within herself.” —Anjali

“Stretch marks are nature’s badge of achievement.” —Unknown

“I used to have a beautiful belly. Now I have beautiful kids… I see my marks as service stripes.” —Unknown

“It’s what my baby drew. And not everybody gets a chance.” —Kashyapi

“Only a mother knows how beautiful her baby’s first drawing was.” —Sri Harshitha

“Her stretch marks were lightning strikes of life, proving she could weather the storm.” —Desiree Marie

“The truth is, I’m a mother, and I look like one… we’re not expected to shed any physical evidence.” —Olivia Wilde

A Note on Postpartum Depression

I struggled with postpartum depression after my second baby, and it was one of the hardest seasons of my life. These quotes aren’t a cure—but they’re a reminder that you’re not alone, and healing is possible.

“Do I wish I had never endured postpartum depression? Absolutely. But to deny the experience is to deny who I am.” —Bryce Dallas Howard

“[Postpartum] is a raw time when you need your friends and family to swoop in a very real way.” —June Diane Raphael

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” —Jill Churchill

“There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking anti-depressants… there is no one-size-fits-all cure.” —Rasheeda Frost

“There is hope in knowing this about postpartum depression: You are not the only one.” —Judy Dippel

“Mental illness lives all around us every day… and I’ve dealt with it myself with my own postpartum depression.” —Rachel Hollis

Please, mama—get the support you need. You are not weak for struggling. You are strong for speaking up.

The postpartum period doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—grab this free guide and feel supported every step of the way.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve made it to the end of this post, I hope at least one quote felt like it was written just for you. Postpartum is not easy, but you are doing sacred, soul-deep work.

Be gentle with yourself. This season won’t last forever—and neither will the fog. Healing is happening, even now.

If you ever find yourself wanting extra support during your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum journey, I’m here to walk alongside you through my virtual doula services — offering encouragement, guidance, and a listening ear whenever you need it.

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