With my first child, postpartum felt almost like a breeze. I didn’t experience the usual challenges many speak of. The only moment that stands out was about a week after my son was born, when I broke down in tears, overwhelmed with longing for my mom. But even that passed in a day. Physically, apart from some hair fall, there wasn’t much else to note. But with my second child, the journey was starkly different. Emotionally, I was a storm of feelings. Physically, the pain lingered far longer than I expected. My recovery was slow, and mentally, I felt like I was drowning. I cried almost daily during the first month, overwhelmed by the unrelenting pain of a slow-healing incision. When I returned home from my maternal home, adjusting back was harder than I anticipated. Now, I had not just my newborn daughter depending on me, but also my son. On the outside, everything looked fine. But inside, I was waging a silent battle. I lost so much hair. I endured severe toothaches that left me sleepless. The physical pain, the exhaustion, and the emotional weight felt suffocating at times. But what helped me pull through were Surah Duha and lots of durood. Those verses became my anchor. They reminded me that we all face moments of hardship, but those moments don’t define us unless we let them. With Allah by our side, and a deep belief in His promise that He does not burden a soul beyond its capacity, we can confront even the heaviest challenges with resilience. By July, my husband encouraged me to shift my perspective, and Alhamdulillah, by August, I found my footing again. I began building my personal brand, driven by a desire to make a difference, to leave a mark. That became the start of a new chapter for me. Before that, I even dabbled in creating my own postpartum shampoo. While my husband still uses it faithfully, I couldn’t get past its muddy color and subtle smell! It works wonders for hair fall and hair growth, though, and I’ll share the ingredients and process in my next blog for anyone brave enough to give it a try. To any mom navigating the postpartum stage, here’s my heartfelt advice: speak to someone about how you’re feeling. It’s okay to acknowledge the struggles—it will get better. And when no one seems to understand, remember that Allah is the best listener. Turn to Him. Recite lots of durood, hold fast to Surah Duha, and most importantly, never let go of your Salah. The best place to cry is in sujood, where you are closest to Allah. From there, strength will come.
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