“I am proud of my breasts. I am proud of what they have done for my son. Motherhood opened my eyes to how beautiful the human body is and the amazing things it is capable of.”

“Somedays I am in love with my body and am proud of my stretchmarks, others I’d just like to wear yoga pants and my fiancés T-shirt. I went from a size 2 to a size 10/12 so it’s hard to always stay positive. I am proud that my body has grown my son inside & out, but society’s pressures are always in the back of my mind. I know one day I will be able to focus on myself again, but for now I would rather play with my kids and enjoy life than focus on having a flat stomach. I’m learning to embrace my mom-bod and loving myself more daily.”

“I have two beautiful kids who look up to me to guide them through life. I can’t dwell on the imperfections in my body because that will teach them to do the same. I am more than just a body. I want my kids to grow up and be open minded and strong willed, not ashamed of what they look like and who they are. I think that a healthy body image is more than just loving yourself on the outside. Motherhood changes your body. My kids love to snuggle up on the squishy parts of my body & most days I’m okay with that.”

“Being a mother is the most stressful, scary and rewarding job I’ve ever done and I wouldn’t change it for anything.”