With hundreds of millions of followers watching, Kylie Jenner's every update becomes a headline. And one such example was when Kylie Jenner welcomed her baby boy, Aire, in February 2022. But it wasn't just the name-changing drama that caught fans' attention. Rather, her postpartum revelation and physical transformation became a topic of discussion.

In a series of candid Instagram Stories just six weeks post giving birth to her son, Kylie Jenner revealed that her postpartum experience was harder than her first pregnancy with Stormi in 2018. After all, she was dealing with intense back and knee pain, emotional difficulties, and the overwhelming pressure that new mothers usually feel to “bounce back” instantly. But Kylie took one day at a time...

Once Kylie felt ready to start exercising, she chose consistency over intensity. Discussing her fitness life in an interview back in 2022, she explained how she gained 60 pounds during pregnancy and was “down 40 lbs” through simple, sustainable habits, and not extreme dieting or painful workouts.

Kylie Jenner's routine focused on:

• Walking – both outdoors and on the treadmill
• Low-impact Pilates – her “favourite combo”
• Slow, steady workouts that supported her joints and mobility

Not only did Pilates help in Kylie Jenner physical recovery. Thus, it was a major part of her postpartum recovery. Essentially, it helped her reduce stress levels as well as improve the quality of her sleep.

Another important step Kylie emphasized was that she was learning to be patient with herself, something many mothers struggle with.

Kylie Jenner reminded her followers that social media can be misleading, saying, “It's not easy mentally, physically, spiritually, it's just crazy....we can go on the internet, and it might look a lot easier for other people, and put the pressure on us, but it hasn't been easy for me.”

Thus, instead of glamorizing her life on social media, she started talking about mental awareness and physical health. But that was not all!

Kylie Jenner's approach is not just about physical transformation

Kylie took a more meaningful path in her postpartum route. She encouraged mothers to stop comparing themselves to influencers. As she explained, "I just keep reminding myself I made a whole human, a beautiful, healthy boy. We have to stop putting pressure on ourselves to be 'back'. Not even physically, just mentally, after birth."

Kylie Jenner's message placed emphasis on:

• Mental recovery
• Honest conversations about postpartum struggles
• Slow progress rather than perfection
• Prioritising health over appearance

Thus, Kylie Jenner's postpartum transformation was never just about getting back her toned physique but achieving mental peace as well. So, what do you think of Kylie’s honest approach to postpartum fitness? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Written by

Amanjeet Singh

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar