Kenyan gospel musician Kambua has opened up about her personal struggles during the postpartum period. The mother of two shared that when her baby was just a few weeks old, she felt completely different from herself due to significant changes in her body.
Kambua recounted, “My baby was only a few weeks old, and I felt nothing like myself. I was aware that my body had changed significantly, and nothing seemed to fit.” She revealed that her walk felt different, her back ached, and she experienced an unprecedented level of exhaustion. This was particularly surprising given her prior experience as a mother.
“My walk was different, my back hurt, and I was exhausted in ways I didn’t know were possible,” she said. Kambua found the experience overwhelming and often wondered if she would ever regain a sense of normalcy. Her days were consumed with breastfeeding, pumping, and taking care of her children in what felt like an endless cycle.
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Despite the undeniable blessing of having children, Kambua acknowledged that motherhood is incredibly challenging. “The blessing of having children was in no way lost on me, but the truth is that motherhood is HARD,” she noted. She described the difficulties of dealing with sleep deprivation, leaking breasts, and struggling to find time for basic needs like showering and eating.
Kambua expressed empathy for other mothers in similar situations, recognizing how lonely and heavy this phase can feel on both the body and mind. She emphasized the importance of support and community during this time. One of her closest friends would remind her to “give yourself grace” and support her through slow, careful walks that helped her begin to heal physically and mentally.
Offering words of encouragement to fellow mothers, Kambua assured them that they would get through this challenging phase and eventually look back in awe at their accomplishments. She urged mothers to take care of themselves, seek help when needed, and remember that this tough phase is temporary and will pass.
“Dear mama, you will get through this phase. Someday, very soon, you’ll look back in awe at how much you have accomplished. Take that nap. Take a shower. Have a good meal. Take that walk. Breathe. Exhale. It’s just a season; it will pass.”