Four common things we tend to think overlook when it comes to body image and Motherhood. 1️⃣ Denying how you feel about your body can create guilt for “negative thinking” Gentle reminder: Grieving is an important part of becoming a mother and that includes our bodies. 2️⃣ Expecting our bodies to snap back with “hard work” can lead to mental distress. Gentle reminder: Becoming a mother our bodies change rapidly through pregnancy and recovery so much so that many of us are left feeling foreign in our own skin. Every experience is unique (including our own consecutive pregnancies) our bodies are meant to change over time regardless if we have children or not. 3️⃣ X did it, so can I… Gentle reminder: We are hit with opposing messages of positive affirmations and celebrity / social media influence simultaneously leaving us confused, hopeful or unhappy longing for our familiar identity. Embrace where you are and have patience with yourself. 4️⃣ Life will be better when I get bac...