Before and after pregnancy body photos

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Before And After Birth
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. It's the journey of bringing a tiny new person into the world and none of us would be here if it weren't for it. In dedication to all the beautif…
15+ Before & After Pics Of Mothers Going Through The Most Beautiful Transformation | Bored Panda
15+ Before & After Pics Of Mothers Going Through The Most Beautiful Transformation | Bored Panda
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Does your body shape change after having a baby?
Does your body go back to normal after pregnancy?
How soon after pregnancy does your body change?
Does pregnancy change your face?

Before And After Birth

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. It's the journey of bringing a tiny new person into the world and none of us would be here if it weren't for it. In dedication to all the beautif…

15+ Before & After Pics Of Mothers Going Through The Most Beautiful Transformation | Bored Panda

Most mums' bodies change after having a baby. It's no surprise after what it's achieved! If your belly doesn't look quite the same, be proud of what it's done and how it looks. You're not alone either. Check out these photos of real mums from our community bearing their beautiful bellies.

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Lorna Marsh is senior editor at BabyCentre. She has more than 20 years’ journalism and editing experience, including working for the NHS.

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Does your body shape change after having a baby?

Your body may have become wider during pregnancy. This is because it was making room for your growing baby. Your ribs may have expanded, and your hips will often widen to make it easier for the baby to exit the birth canal. For some women wider ribs and hips will be permanent.

Does your body go back to normal after pregnancy?

While no longer being pregnant can leave new moms feeling antsy to get back to "normal," it's a process. The transition from being pregnant to parent may happen overnight. But it can take weeks or months for the body to recover from pregnancy and childbirth.

How soon after pregnancy does your body change?

Symptoms can include insomnia, anxiety, rapid heart rate, fatigue, weight loss and irritability (one to four months after birth) or fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin and depression (four to eight months after birth).

Does pregnancy change your face?

Some pregnant women develop dark irregular patches on their face most commonly on the upper cheek, nose, lips, and forehead. This is called 'chloasma'. It is also sometimes known as 'melasma' or the 'mask of pregnancy'.