# @theathletichq on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYzp4gxEnNR
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65874626-theathletichq-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/c44af7bea7.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-26T17:01:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Athletic (@theathletichq) — https://gondola.cc/theathletichq

## Caption

The NWSL has 28 active mothers rostered this season - a record number. The figure represents a shift in support and understanding around pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.

For players returning to play after pregnancy, melanieanzidei and greenmegsnham_ explore:
◽️ The pressure of someone else’s timeline
◽️ Recovery starts before giving birth
◽️ Screening, education and myth busting

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- **Likes:** 3,291
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- **Comments:** 16

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Athletic | @theathletichq | https://gondola.cc/theathletichq | Sports Media Outlet |
| The Athletic Full Time | @tafulltime | https://gondola.cc/tafulltime | Sports Media Outlet |
| Claire | @weltzan | https://gondola.cc/weltzan | Social Media Coordinator |

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