“These six weeks have continuously rocked me,” Natasha, who welcomed baby daughter Winnie last month, wrote in a candid Instagram post

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• Candace Cameron Bure’s daughter Natasha Bure Perry has opened up about her postpartum struggles in an emotional Instagram post
• Natasha, 28, welcomed daughter Winnie Helaine with her husband, Bradley Steven Perry, 27, in early October
• The new mom admitted that, while she’s grateful for the “sweetest baby moments that feel like heaven on earth,” her recovery has been the “opposite” of what she expected

Candace Cameron Bure‘s daughter Natasha Bure Perry is opening up about the challenges of postpartum recovery, sharing that her experience as a new mom has been more difficult than she anticipated.

The 28-year-old, who welcomed daughter Winnie Helaine with her husband, Bradley Steven Perry, 27, in early October, shared a candid update with her Instagram followers on Wednesday, Nov. 11, reflecting on her first few weeks of motherhood.

While she’s grateful for the “sweetest baby moments that feel like heaven on earth,” Natasha admitted that her recovery has been the “opposite” of what she expected.

“I feel like I could write a novel about the past six weeks being postpartum, yet finding the words to accurately describe it all feels equally impossible,” she wrote. “These six weeks have continuously rocked me.”

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“Between the health complications, nights in the hospital without my baby, crippling anxiety, hormonal shifts, the physical toll of it all and trying to mentally stay afloat for myself and my family — most days still just feel like survival mode,” Natasha admitted.

Alongside a carousel of hospital photos and sweet snaps of herself and Bradley with baby Winnie, Natasha also expressed gratitude for those around her, describing her husband as a “rock” and thanking her parents, actress Candace and former NHL star Valeri Bure, for their support.

“They say it takes a village and I don’t know what I’d do without mine,” Natasha, who tied the knot with Bradley in September 2025, wrote.

“While I am ridiculously in love with my daughter and so thankful for the gift of being her mom, it’s okay to also acknowledge that this season is unbelievably difficult and maybe even the hardest thing I’ve ever experienced,” she continued, “Both can exist at once.”

“I will always love sharing the beautiful moments of life, but it feels so important to also talk about the parts that aren’t pretty or photographed,” Natasha shared.

Candace, who also shares two other children with Valeri, was quick to show her support in the comments section. “My beauty. Papa and I will always drop anything for you 🩷You so loved 😘 and always have strength by your side 🙏🏻💪🏼👊🏼,” the Full House alum wrote.

Bradley also offered a glimpse into his own life as “Father Perry” in an Instagram post just hours later, including photos of the new family of three at a pumpkin patch and dressed as Tigger, Piglet and Winnie-the-Pooh.

The couple announced Winnie’s arrival on Instagram on Oct. 6, five months after they first shared Natasha’s pregnancy news. They shared a series of retro-style Polaroid photos of Natasha cuddling her daughter, as well as some family snaps, while Bradley also posted more images, including one of himself holding their baby girl.

Shortly after announcing her birth, Natasha and Bradley exclusively told PEOPLE they were “over the moon” to welcome Winnie.

“She is the sweetest gift we could ever ask for,” they said. “This past week has been such a whirlwind of emotions, and we are soaking up every second with this angel girl. She has already brought more love and joy into our lives than we could have ever imagined.”

The following week, Bradley said he was in “awe” of his wife, and the “mental and physical toughness” she’d shown since giving birth.

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“Tash, thank you for being the best mom I could have ever asked for our daughter,” the Good Luck Charlie star wrote on Instagram. “Watching you become a mother has somehow made me love you even more than I thought was possible.”

“You are the strongest person I know, and our little girl has absolutely no idea how lucky she is to have you,” he added.

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