Marise and Handre Pollard welcomed their first child together in April this year.
Springbok fly-half Handre Pollard's wife Marise Pollard has spoken about motherhood after giving birth to their first child a few weeks ago.
The Springbok WAG said becoming a mother has been an incredibly fulfilling yet challenging journey.
“I've always wanted to be a mother. It's not easy, but it's the best thing ever. Becoming a mother is the most heart-meltingly beautiful thing I've ever loved. It's incredible, hard, challenging and life-changing.”
Speaking about the transformation that comes with becoming a mother, Maryse said: “It changes everything, especially the way you see yourself and the world around you.”
Postpartum Maryse
During a Q&A session with fans on Instagram, Maryse also spoke about her post-pregnancy recovery and weight loss.
She said she is often asked how she managed to lose weight so quickly after giving birth, adding: “It's a question I get asked every day, and it's not always asked in a positive light.”
“Firstly, postpartum is really hard. It's really hard for everyone. It's really important to be kind to yourself and focus on your mental health,” she said.
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She continued, “I haven't done anything. I couldn't train during my pregnancy and it was really hard. I haven't trained since. Breastfeeding feels like a training program in itself. My journey with postpartum depression has been tough with many complications but I won't share them here.”
Offering advice to other new mums, Maryse stressed: “Don't compare or criticise because you don't know how the other person feels. Be with your baby. Look after your own mental health.”
Photo: Screenshot of Marise Pollard's Instagram story
Plans to return to South Africa
Marise also revealed that she plans to one day move to South Africa permanently.
“SA will always be our home and we want to raise our children here,” she said.
Handley moved to the UK in 2022 when he joined Leicester Tigers, a rugby union club in Leicester, England, and Marlies followed suit.
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