Michaela Blyde opened up about the pain, emotions and motherhood after giving birth. The talented rugby star gave birth in March 2026, and life had been up and down for her.
She encountered things she had never felt in her life, from being a top athlete in a physical game to being a mother. Indeed, such had been a tough transition, and she has now decided to reveal more about the journey.
Fellow Black Fern Tyla King, who is also pregnant, responded to Michaela’s post, looking ahead to the same experience.
“Can’t wait to come and visit and yarn more about all of this. How our conversations have changed 😂❤️” Tyla said.
WHAT MICHAELA BLYDE SAID ABOUT PAIN, EMOTIONS AND MOTHERHOOD AFTER BIRTH
On Instagram, Michaela Blyde opened her heart, sharing what she had encountered. She felt she could tell this to someone who is to be a mother in the future.
“Prepare for everything and anything. Your ideal birth story may not go to plan, but don’t panic, you’ll live. Contractions hurt like f, don’t try to tough it out if you don’t want to. Hold onto your husband’s hand and embrace the challenge. The moment you meet your son will be the most proud moment of your life, more special than any medal you have ever won. It’s overwhelming, but the best feeling ever. Remember it,” she said.
“Lean on your support and accept the help, you don’t have to be super mama straight away. Put yourself first, rest, recover, sleep, eat, drink, and rest some more. You won’t have control over house stuff; your support will help you with the washing and cook you dinner. Again, accept it. Be patient with your body. Yes, it looks different; it just carried a huge big boy for 9 months. Your strength will come back. You’re a hawt mama,” she continued.
“You will cry A LOT, over stupid 💩, your emotions will defeat you, you will stress. Duh, you just gave birth, and your hormones are on the piss, ride the wave, take time out in the wardrobe, be honest about how you feel, don’t act tough. Breastfeeding a newborn is a whole other journey. For a little while, you will feel like a feeding machine for a baby who isn’t smiling at you yet; it’s hard. The connection to your baby will come and go; this is normal. Don’t feel guilty. What an honour it is for your body to nourish your son. Fonterra is doing her job, the smiles will come soon!!” she continued, pouring her heart.
“Most of all, hold onto your son and give him more hugs and kisses. These last 4 weeks have tested you, but your love for your baby overrides any lack of sleep or emotional breakdown. Stay present in these moments and count your blessings 🩵. Enough of the feels…my son is hungry 😅🤪” she finished, leaving fans with a lot to say.
WHAT FANS SAY
After Michaela Blyde shared the experience with pain, emotions, and motherhood after birth, fans came dropping their feelings.
@Crafty Chook “Well said. Yep, all the feels. Always ask for help. Xx”
@Heather Andrew “Congratulations! Don’t pressure yourself to be super mum. Go with the flow and always remember- you know your baby best! Well done!”
@Gem Pearson “And remember you’re never alone, even during those restless nights, there’s always another mama in the depths of desperation… Then you blink, and it’s them you’re watching on the field ✨”
@Malia Burcham “And in 4 months he will be smiling at you and starting to say mama ❤️ my son is 4 months now. Love every minute, even the tired ones”