Just two weeks after welcoming her first child with husband Andrew Form, actress Alexandra Daddario is embracing her postpartum body and encouraging other new mothers to do the same. The Mayfair Witches star, 38, shared a candid Instagram post, featuring a mirror selfie with her newborn baby snuggled against her chest, as she smiled proudly.
Daddario, who gave birth on Halloween, reflected on the transformative experience of motherhood, writing, “I play a witch on TV and gave birth on Halloween, but nothing could have prepared me for the magic, and scares, of postpartum.” She accompanied the photo with a message about the reality of life just days after childbirth, adding, “THIS is what it looks like for me six days after giving birth to my magical little baby.”
The first-time mom, who has previously been open about her struggles with miscarriages, expressed pride in her body’s resilience and strength. “Women’s bodies are amazing, and I’ve never felt more proud of mine,” Daddario continued, celebrating her journey into motherhood and the challenges she’s faced along the way.
She also sent words of encouragement to other new moms navigating their postpartum journeys, writing, “So much love to all the new moms out there leaning into their new powers (and new @fridamom undies)!” This nod to postpartum essentials resonated with many of her followers, highlighting the often-overlooked needs of mothers in the postpartum phase.
Daddario first revealed her pregnancy in a July interview with Vogue, where she opened up about the emotional impact of her past miscarriage. “Those kinds of losses and trauma are very hard to explain unless you’ve been through them… It’s very, very painful,” she shared, acknowledging the complex path that led to her new chapter as a mother.
The actress, known for her roles in Percy Jackson and The White Lotus, announced her baby’s arrival on November 1. This new addition joins their blended family, which includes Form’s two children from his previous marriage. Daddario and Form have chosen to keep their newborn’s name and gender private, focusing instead on the joy and strength they’ve found in family.
By sharing her own experience, Daddario is helping to normalize the ups and downs of postpartum recovery and the pride mothers feel in their bodies. Her openness and support have inspired countless fans and mothers who are also adjusting to the transformative journey of motherhood.
