Looking at my 6 month old baby girl and feeling so empowered right now.

OMG this is so empowering. Thank you so much for sharing.

Too many people believe being overweight is somehow a moral failure, rather than a medical issue, or the result of comorbid illness. The folks today saying, "The only reason someone is fay is because they're lazy/eat too much/etc." These are the same people who, in the 80s, said AIDS was a moral failure, rather than an illness.

No matter what your body was like before, after or during your pregnancy, that body made a little human and that is a beautiful thing.

Lovely - Your baby doesnt care about stretch marks but bet she loves the cuddly tummy

Love this post like i love a lot of PBs stuff but i have to say that when i get to the comments amd read some of these nasty and attacking comments, I just think why do you feel the need to say this. Would you say it to their face. If you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything at all, not hard. Meg congrats and thanks for sharing your story

Yes!! Moms can have bad days, depressing days, etc....we are super humans that brought life into this world! Can a man say that? Nope, what are their superhuman powers!? Yeah, keep going.

I'm not sure who's cuter, Mom or baby 😍 I gained a ton of weight during lockdown, and as stay at home mom of two this makes me so darn proud of you. Sucks to use this phrase, but you're "bravery" shines bright here. Never be ashamed of our bodies, they are ours, and Mamas everywhere should never compare to unrealistic beauty standards.

I love my stretch marks on my belly left by my son. I will remember him everyday because of them even if he is with the angels now. I love my stretch marks on my sides left by my daughter. When she's older and gone from the house house will remember her everyday because of them. Our scares are reminders of our children. And who cares how you feed them. Just make sure they are fed. That's being a good momma. Woman I love your photos. Thank you for sharing a beautiful you and your beautiful baby.

I love this.

Same :)

I think everyone’s beautiful in every shape and form

You and your baby are beautiful human being. You are the best and the most perfect mom for your little girl. And your stretch marks and scars on your body is a reminder that you are jut birthed a beautiful human being that will rule the world in the future. You have to be proud of yourself and don't give a damn about other people prejudice. As long as you and your baby are healthy there are nothing tobbe afraid of

You look wonderful. You're and your baby are healthy. Being compared in today's standards doesn't have to be the end of the world. As your child gets busy or you'll move your body more. I love you the way you are. Thank you for sharing your story

Is this an old article that has been republished? There are comments from 3 years ago.

What an amazing momma! I sometimes look at my body and think "my butt is flatter than it used to be, and my tummy is a lot less flatter, sigh!". But this body has created, nutured and given birth to two amazing children, so really, I should be proud. All us with mom bodies have done something incredible, and our bodies are the living proof!

I don't think it's realistic to post pictures like that online and expect only positive comments.

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Effective breeding

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This woman is just as vain as the skinny moms that worry about their appearance.

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Let's be honest, this woman was quite large even before she gave birth.