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Real mums’ bodies (after baby)

Celebs can give women unrealistic expectations of how their body will look post-baby, but we hope to reveal the truth...
Post baby bodies

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With two kids – the youngest is 18 months – this 40-year-old mum says, “My breasts are very saggy as I breastfed both kids, and I have some wrinkles on my tummy, but I have a lot more appreciation for my body than I ever did as a young childless woman. Mummies rock!”

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This is the body of a 48-year-old…

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…who has an 8 month old and a 28 month old, both conceived after many years of IVF.

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This mum had a baby almost 4 months ago. She says, “I’m still bigger than I was before I was pregnant but I’m so amazed at what my body can do. Every single stretch mark was so worthwhile and can’t wait to have more!”

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This 25-year-old has had two children, both naturally…

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…and these photos were taken 6 weeks after the birth of her youngest child.

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This mum says, “This is me 2 years after having my first child… and I love everything about my body because I created life with it.”

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This body belongs to a mum of twins, who gave birth by caesarean.

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This mum gave birth five months before this shot was taken.

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Share your photos of your body after having a baby – email them to us at [email protected] – don’t worry, we’ll edit out any identifying features, such as tattoos or background furniture, for you!).

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This mum had her baby via caesarean when she was 17; the photo was taken two months after the birth.

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Taken three months after her youngest son was born, this photo shows a mother of two – the eldest is 9, the youngest is 14 months.

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This woman is a mum of six kids, the youngest of which is six months.

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In her own words, this mum says: “I have a 2-and-a-half-year-old and a 4-month-old, both born via emergency C-section. I don’t love my body but it helped nurture and grow my 2 beautiful kids so what more could I ask for?” We love her attitude!

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A mum of two, this woman had her youngest child less than five months before this photo was taken.

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Two kids, aged around 2 and 1, have been produced by this fab mum’s body.

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This great mum’s kids are aged two years and four months.

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We’re showing what lies underneath clothes once a woman has given birth, showing that every body is different… but that it’s all perfectly normal – and beautiful!

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We’ve already had a fantastic reaction from our readers, with more mums sending us photos every day.

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This mother gave birth just four months ago.

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Around 18 months ago this mum had a caesarean and welcomed a child into the world.

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This body belongs to a mum in her early 20s: she’s got kids aged around 24 and 12 months, and had one via caesarean.

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Mother & Baby is looking for real mums to share their post-baby bodies with others. We aim to show what women really look like after carrying a baby inside them for nine months – no touch-ups allowed!

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After two children, this mum is happy with the two wonderful lives her body has produced. Share your pics by emailing them to us at [email protected] with ‘real mum body’ in the subject line.

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This mum of two says she is pretty happy with her body but misses her pre-baby shape…

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…but believes this Mother & Baby project is a great idea as all women are beautiful!

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This woman gave birth to her child via caeasarean almost two years ago.

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This mum has been through pregnancy a few times and is proud of what her body has achieved. Hear hear!

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This mum of a one-year-old says sometimes it’s hard to believe she was ever pregnant, as her body bounced back quickly.

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This first time mum gave birth less than six months ago.

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This mum’s body has produced two kids via caesarean.

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This mother has had two caesareans, the most recent one around six months ago.

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Celebs can give women unrealistic expectations of how their body will look post-baby, but we hope to reveal the truth…

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…with pictures from brave mums who are willing to bare – and share – all for the sisterhood!

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Not quite ready to show it all? Just email us a pic showing your tum, like this mum of a three-year-old.

Send photos to [email protected] with ‘real mum body’ in the subject line. Yes, you’ll remain anonymous!

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