Potpuno iskreno i bez ulepšavanja: Žene slave život nakon poroda neuređenim, stvarnim fotografijama tela

Imati dete je prekrasno, ali i teško. Osim poroda, posebno je osetljiv postporođajni period. Anketa tvrtke Knix utvrdila je da više od 56 posto žena doživi postpartumsku depresiju. Tako su kreirali projekt Life After Birth kojim se potaknulo žene da podele stvarne fotografije svojih tela i života nakon porođaja.

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"When I found out I was pregnant with triplets, I wondered how my small body would actually carry 3 babies at one time. My first doctor told me I would have an unsuccessful pregnancy and advised me to selectively reduce. I had to find a doctor to support me and I did. My body stretched and stretched. It transformed into something new and wouldn’t be the same. My stomach is covered in loose saggy skin and stretch marks. I call them my hope wounds and they tell a story that brought me my children, 3 absolute miracles. It's a daily effort to change my perspective and find the beauty that is right before my eyes because it is there.” Desiree Fortin (@theperfectmom) shares about her postpartum transformation. #LifeAfterBirth #knix

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"Motherhood: stretch marks. Each stretch mark could be felt. Each stretch mark internalized. Each stretch mark represented the strengths and struggles of providing all the necessary resources for creating a new life. Stretch marks: motherhood.” Cheska Sia talks postpartum, stretch marks and self-love. #LifeAfterBirth

A post shared by Life After Birth Project (@lifeafterbirthproject) on Aug 23, 2019 at 12:54pm PDT

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"I took this photo when I was 7 months postpartum with my fifth child. It’s special to me because my abdomen represents everything my body has done for me. In 7 years this body has gone through 5 pregnancies, two cesareans, and 3 unmedicated vbacs. My skin had been stretched and pulled, my skin is scarred, wrinkly, and jiggly, my body is stronger than ever and my heart bigger than ever, too!” Thank you Brenda Stearns for sharing this strong photo with us as part of the Life After Birth Project.  #LifeAfterBirth #knix

A post shared by Life After Birth Project (@lifeafterbirthproject) on Aug 29, 2019 at 12:17pm PDT

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This is literally my life. I feel like a milk machine. I am lucky to be able to provide for my son in this way but it isn’t easy. It takes a lot of work and a ton of will power. I am constantly talking myself into continuing and trying to just focus on doing my best for as long as I can. I’ve had to let go of what I thought breastfeeding would look like with my son and accept that this is what is working. It’s had its ups and downs and I’ve had to do a lot of trial and error. So much stress of losing my supply and all the work of building it back up. Being okay with using formula along the way and letting go of all that unnecessary and unhelpful mom guilt. It’s been so freaking hard and I’ve cried so many times but here’s to 3 months of pumping.

A post shared by Sky Edwards (@capricious_fitness) on Aug 25, 2019 at 1:37pm PDT

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We’re Expecting! Due Date: August 20th🤰🏾🤰🏼🤰🏽🤰🏻 Knix Maternity is almost here and we cannot wait to share it with you! Discover our new collection of intimates designed for the real challenges of making a human. We believe maternity products need to actually reflect the journey you’re on. Designed for you and your changing body, we can’t wait for you to discover what we have coming. See you August 20th! #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #this_is_postpartum #FedIsBest #knix

A post shared by Knix (@knixwear) on Aug 6, 2019 at 1:14pm PDT

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This is not easy for me to post…. This is not where I want to be & it’s not somewhere I’m used to being. . Yes, I know I had twins. I know they’re not even one yet & I know I just started back CF this month. I know I’m eating for three & I know I should give myself grace. . But that doesn’t mean I have to like it. I honestly never thought I’d actually show my stomach again. But I also know how amazing it is that I was able to carry twins full term & that I am able to continue to nourish them with this stretched, scarred & saggy body of mine. So while I may not like where my body is right now, I love it for everything it has accomplished. #38weeks in & out

A post shared by Lori Yerry (@loriyerry) on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:52pm PDT

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A post shared by CHARLOTTE + EZRA (@charlotteandezra) on Aug 22, 2019 at 4:07am PDT

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"This is me pale but still smiling on day one at home as a new mom. Though I’d lost two liters of blood post delivery, I can’t remember being more tired or more happy to have my baby girl in my arms after 42 weeks of pregnancy.” Honoured to have the amazing Christy Turlington (@cturlington) share her birth story with us. #LifeAfterBirth #knix

A post shared by Life After Birth Project (@lifeafterbirthproject) on Aug 20, 2019 at 8:34am PDT

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"Being a mom in the military is tough. It means spending 12+ hours away from your kids almost every day and savoring those few minutes you get every night during story time. Living for that smile your kids get during pick up at the end of the day, appreciating every little cuddle, and just taking in every moment no matter how small. It also means sacrificing a career to be a better mom, fighting for your right to pump, and fighting for equal parental rights. Breastfeeding in combat boots is far from easy but I wouldn't trade it for anything!" Beth Whaley (@ea.whaley) shares what it's like being a new mom in the military. #LifeAfterBirth #knix

A post shared by Life After Birth Project (@lifeafterbirthproject) on Aug 19, 2019 at 10:01am PDT

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"This is my breastfeeding photo when my youngest was 3 weeks old. She is my Rainbow baby. Meaning my pregnancy before her was resulted in a stillbirth. Any baby born after a loss, is a rainbow after a storm.” Wendy Cruz Chan and her precious rainbow baby🌈 #LifeAfterBirth

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