Overview
- Olivia Culpo, who is 37 weeks pregnant with her second child, posted a TikTok urging expectant mothers to ignore online “noise” about pregnancy weight gain and saying she takes pride in growing a baby.
- She told viewers not to compare postpartum bodies because factors such as breastfeeding, milk supply, and the nature of labor vary and affect recovery.
- Culpo said she plans a scheduled C-section in Los Angeles and disclosed that her husband, NFL running back Christian McCaffrey, will have to leave the day she gives birth to return to play in San Francisco.
- She shared emotional honesty about how hard pregnancy and postpartum can be, expressed gratitude for being able to plan a C-section, and noted McCaffrey advised giving herself about a year to recover.
- The situation highlights how professional sports travel and game schedules can clash with family events and raises questions about how teams and families manage parental presence around births.