Lucía Pombo has spoken candidly about the challenges of motherhood following the birth of her first daughter, Lola Belén, on July 22. Pombo, the sister of María Pombo, had been trying to expand her family with her husband, Álvaro López-Huerta, for some time before welcoming the newborn.
The pregnancy and birth brought great joy to the first-time parents and their family. After spending a day admitted to the hospital, Pombo was discharged and introduced her daughter alongside her husband, describing the experience as a fatigue born of love.
Social Media Realities And Postpartum Stress
Behind the happy public image, Pombo explained that the early months after childbirth bring doubts, insecurities, fatigue and stress. She joined other women in speaking out about the less pleasant aspects of parenting that are rarely discussed publicly, noting that she felt unprepared for everything that followed.
Pombo warned her social media followers not to be misled by the idyllic pictures she posts online. She stated that behind those images of happiness are moments of infant colic, crying, screaming and lack of sleep. While acknowledging that platforms only show the pleasant parts and stating she prefers not to share her miseries, she admitted she was unaware of the reality of motherhood.
Advice From Family And Infant Feeding Difficulties
Pombo asked her sisters and experienced friends why they had never warned her about the difficult side of parenting. She said they gave three reasons: mothers forget the hardship so they can have more children, the experience is equally beautiful, and people must experience motherhood themselves to understand it.
The experience led Pombo to question whether she was doing something wrong or failing as a mother. She revealed that she is not breastfeeding and relies on formula milk, expressing frustration because baby Lola repeatedly chokes while eating despite trying different baby bottles.
Concerns About Flying With An Infant
Pombo also shared anxiety about an upcoming airplane flight with her daughter. As a professional pilot, she noted that airports provide significant assistance to mothers traveling with infants, but she remains overwhelmed by the thought of flying at an altitude of over 10,000 meters with a small child.
