As a society, we are beginning to look at the ways we historically have had a Eurocentric view of beauty and the thin ideal. As a culture, we are moving toward being more accepting of people with of all bodies and sizes. And yet, we get stuck turning that expanded view of beauty inward.
When was the last time you ate consciously and freely without calculating or rationalizing your food choices? If it’s been longer than you care to admit, you’re not alone. We live in a culture that’s consumed with weight and body image, which is especially detrimental to mothers who have a heart to “do it all” and look like a picture of perfection.
Motherhood is hard enough without the added pressure of unrealistic expectations of what our body should look like during pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you are a first-time mom, or a mother of 4, consider the following tips to practice during pregnancy/postpartum body image challenges and beyond.
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