105 Positive Postpartum Affirmations for New Moms

From breastfeeding to sleep deprivation and postpartum hormones that throw your emotions into disarray, being a new mother can be very overwhelming, to say the least.  

This is especially true when you’re a first-time mom and trying to live up to all of the preconceived expectations of how you think you should feel once you welcome your new baby.

It’s no wonder your mental health often wavers during this challenging time.  Using new mom affirmations in this postpartum period is a powerful way to quell the negative thoughts that may be swirling around in your mind and help you approach this beautiful time in your life with more calm, ease, and confidence.

Keep reading to learn more about the power of positive affirmations for new moms and how to use them.  We also provide a massive list of affirmations for you to choose from with over 100 positive postpartum affirmations for new moms.

What Are Positive Affirmations for New Moms?

Positive affirmations are a powerful tool you can use to foster a positive mindset and the outcomes you’d like to see in your life. 

In a nutshell, affirmations are brief positive statements, repeated frequently, which are designed to encourage happy feelings, as well as positive thoughts and attitudes from within. If used consistently, affirmations have the ability to reprogram how you think, thus improving your mental outlook and fostering positive changes in your life.

The use of daily affirmations can help you through a hard time such as the postpartum period, as well as challenges of motherhood you may face down the road.

Why Are Positive Postpartum Affirmations Important for New Moms?

Reciting positive affirmations can lead to more productive thoughts that improve your mindset and can ultimately change the way you approach daily challenges, which are MANY when you’re a new mom!

The early days as a new mom come with round-the-clock feedings, constant diaper changes, and let’s not forget about the loads and loads of laundry and dishes to manage.  You hardly can find the time for a shower, let alone a proper meal.  

No matter how much you love your new baby, it can be hard to find joy in motherhood.  The reality is that postpartum life is really hard work!

It’s also an emotional rollercoaster, as your body has just been through the trauma of childbirth and you’re now experiencing all kinds of physical and hormonal changes in the aftermath.

New moms often experience constantly shifting feelings of joy, overwhelm, excitement, amazement, uncertainty, frustration, love, anxiety, and utter exhaustion.  AND while your emotions are all over the map, you’re also battling extreme sleep deprivation due to the consecutive sleepless nights that are now your new normal.

But above all, we cannot fail to mention that there is suddenly this tiny little human who depends on you for everything, and you must keep this little baby alive.  This alone is a crushing weight to bear.

Needless to say, the postpartum period as a new mom can be an extremely trying time in which it can be difficult to handle all the stresses and challenges.  

New mom affirmations are a great way to help combat negative feelings and approach this season of motherhood with more ease, grace, and self-compassion.  

How To Use New Mom Affirmations

To realize the benefits of positive affirmations, it’s important to come up with new mom affirmations that truly resonate with you. They should speak to your reality, the difficulties you may be dealing with, and encourage you to rely on your innate qualities and abilities to gracefully handle this challenging time.  

You can practice affirmations in different ways, depending on your personality and comfort level.  

Below are some suggestions for how to use new mom affirmations:

• Write them down in a journal each day
• Say them out loud to yourself as you get dressed, shower, feed your baby, or rock him/her to sleep
• Repeat them during a meditation
• Pair them with a vision board that you prominently display in your home
• Write them on a sticky note and put them on your bathroom mirror
• Save them as a reminder in your phone and set a timer to go off each morning
• Set them as your screensaver/wallpaper on your computer or phone
• Use affirmation cards and leave them on your nightstand so you will see them first thing in the morning
• Record yourself reciting your affirmations and listen to them each day

Below, we’ve compiled a massive list of affirmations, so hopefully you will find some that feel right to you and can support you in the way you need.  

105 Positive Affirmations For New Moms

I accept and love myself for the person and mother I am

I am not a perfect mother and that is ok

I allow myself to feel my emotions, all of them

I am exactly the mom my baby needs me to be 

There is no better mom for my baby than me

I am learning how to be a mother and I won’t always get it right

I am thankful and grateful for the good in my life

I am confident in my ability to take care of my baby

I am grateful for my body and its ability to take care of this child

I handle tough times with grace

I have everything I need already within

I learn from and forgive my mistakes

I love the mother I am and continue to grow into

I love my baby and my baby loves me

I am kind and gentle with myself

I am a good mother

I am the best mom for my baby, there is nobody who can take my place

I take care of my child with love

I am allowed to have a bad day

There is no place I’d rather be than the present moment

I am everything my baby needs me to be

My life is filled with love and joy

My self-care is not selfish

Today, I choose love

I love my body and everything it does for me

I am enough today and every day

I am grateful for the life I’m living

I am worthy of all the good things in my life

I let go of thoughts that do not serve me

I gain confidence as a mother every day

My life is full of new possibilities

I am content and supported

I welcome help from my partner, family, and friends

I am thankful for the support of those who love me

I am patient with myself as I learn how to care for my child

I am worthy of being a mother to my child

It’s ok if my emotions are running wild right now

I am calm and intentional

I accept myself just as I am at this moment

I deserve a peaceful and loving life

I am a good person

I make good decisions

I honor my boundaries

I respect myself and am deserving of respect from others

Others accept and love me for who I am

I do what is right for me and my baby

I can do hard things

I breathe out stress and breathe in peace

My thoughts and feelings have value

I deserve happiness

I accept all of me with love

I accept myself

I accept what I cannot change

I accept who I am at this exact moment

I am gentle with myself

I am beautifully unique

I am comfortable in my own skin

I am deeply grateful for my body and my health

I am enough for myself and my child

I am exactly as I should be

I am strong and able to do what needs to be done

I am full of life

I am grateful for this mind, this body, and this soul

I am doing my best and my best is good enough

I allow myself to rest

I am imperfectly perfect

I make mistakes and that’s ok

I am safe in my body

I am strong and healthy

I am uniquely me and I am beautiful

I am worthy of all the good in my life

I am worthy of love, joy, and happiness

I am worthy of love, regardless of the size, shape, or appearance of my postpartum body

Only I know what is best for my baby

My motherhood journey is my own

I nourish my body with healthy food choices

I celebrate my body for all it is and all it does

I deserve all the blessings in my life

I have everything I need inside of me

I have much for which to be grateful

I have the power to control my negative thoughts

I let go of negative self-talk

I love myself unconditionally

I love my body and everything it can do

I love to take care of myself

I model the respect for myself that I command from others

Taking care of myself feels good

I nourish my body, mind, and soul

I release my feelings of guilt and negativity

I treat myself with respect and honor

I trust myself and the mother I am

I view myself through kind eyes

I will not compare myself to others

I am allowed to have bad moments

I make the best choices I can for my baby

I believe in myself and my abilities

It is okay to not feel confident all the time

I am not perfect, but I am perfect for my baby

My imperfections don’t make me less than

My power is on the inside

My self-love shows others how to love me

No one can make me feel poorly about myself if I don’t allow it

Others’ opinions of me are a reflection of them – not me

My baby is beautiful and so am I

I welcome this child into the world and my life

New mom affirmations can help support you through this exciting and challenging postpartum time.

Remember, you are already the best mom possible for your baby – you got this mama! ❣️

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Bio: 

Carly is a wife, mom, and former fashion industry executive turned writer, who likes to refer to herself as a “mindset mentor for moms.” Through her website, littlevoicebigmatter.com, she shares practical advice, heartfelt insights, and actionable resources to inspire and support women in motherhood, relationships, wellness, and life. Carly is on a mission to help mamas live with more positivity, purpose, joy, and confidence so they can thrive in motherhood AND in life. Find her on social media @littlevoicebigmatter. Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest