A blogger gained widespread attention after flaunting her prominent baby bump during her pregnancy with triplets. Now, she has chosen to share her postpartum journey by posting additional photos that showcase the changes in her body.
Maria Nordø Jørstad, originally from Norway and currently residing in Denmark, has graciously invited her followers into her life as she cares for her adorable triplets – Iben, Filip, and Agnes – through her Instagram account, Triplets of Copenhagen.
Through her platform, this mother of four has been vocal about the post-pregnancy experiences of women and aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding this topic, emphasizing that it should not be considered a ‘taboo’ subject.
Change: Maria Nordø Jørstad, who lives in Copenhagen, shared pictures after having triplets in 2018. Pictured right is her four weeks post-partum and left is 12 weeks post-partum
dіffісᴜɩt: She created an Instagram page to help other women by being candid about her post-partum experience, including the difficulties of pumping and breastfeeding
Adorable: The mother-of-four had her triplets – Iben, Filip and Agnes – in 2018 and has charted the journey before and after pregnancy on Instagram
In the recent pictures, Maria’s body is shown after pregnancy, highlighting the changes she has experienced and the realities of mothering three newborns. She addresses topics such as breastfeeding and pumping. Maria decided to document her journey online because she wanted to show the less commonly shared side of post-baby bodies. She expressed surprise at the size of her stomach, as it took longer than expected to shrink. She finds it interesting to share these pictures because they reflect the reality for many women, which is often not depicted. After sharing a video of her 34-week bump, her follower count increased significantly, and she has received praise from other mothers for her honest portrayal of her experiences. Her Instagram account now has over 250,000 followers. A recent photo of her body four weeks after giving birth has garnered nearly 25,000 likes and received numerous comments applauding her for sharing “real” photos and expressing well wishes for her and her triplets.
Important: The mother-of-four is keen to speak about the ‘taboo’ topic of how a woman’s body changes after pregnancy
іпсгedіЬɩe: The Instagram blogger has been sharing pictures of her body every step of the way and has continued to do so even after giving birth
Maria has received widespread praise from people around the world for her posts, with many expressing gratitude for her willingness to share real photos and talk openly about her post-partum body. Some commenters emphasized the importance of Ьгeаkіпɡ away from the “fаke world” that often portrays unrealistic post-pregnancy bodies. One follower from Germany thanked Maria for her honesty and bravery, while another mentioned the scarcity of women with triplets in Denmark and appreciated the sense of community that Maria’s account has provided. Maria initially started her Instagram account to document her ᴜпіqᴜe experience as a mother of triplets, as she had not previously encountered anyone else with triplets. Now, she hopes that her story will inspire others to share their own experiences and be honest about their bodies after giving birth.
Family time: Maria still uses her account to share advice and her experience, but now it is foсᴜѕed on the woeѕ of breastfeeding and taking care of triplets
Maria has discovered a network of other mothers with triplets through her Instagram account, despite the rarity of triplet pregnancies in Denmark (less than 30 per year). She believes that there has been a significant shift in society, particularly in the post-Me Too era, where women are feeling more comfortable sharing their real stories and discussing previously taboo female issues. Social media has played a crucial role in providing a platform for women to share personal experiences, including the physical and emotional changes after giving birth. Maria intends to continue sharing her post-partum journey, including her desire to regain her pre-pregnancy body. She expressed a longing to wear normal clothes again and highlighted the contrast with her previous pregnancy experience when she quickly returned to her pre-pregnancy shape. Currently, she still needs to wear maternity trousers and finds it physically burdensome.