If you haven’t seen the news yet over on Instagram, our little family is growing. We are expecting our second baby in September and our hearts are so full.
This moment has me reflecting deeply on motherhood and the powerful lessons it teaches about self love, body confidence, and self acceptance as women.
Motherhood changes you in ways you never expect. Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too. It has reshaped the way I see my body, the way I treat myself, and the way I understand love.
Motherhood Has Taught Me That My Body Is Strong
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum remind you very quickly that your body is capable of incredible things.
Yes, motherhood changes your body. Your shape shifts. Your skin stretches. Your energy is tested.
But through it all I’ve learned something powerful. My body is not something to criticise. It is something to respect and honour.
As women, we often feel pressure to “bounce back” after having a baby. But the truth is, our bodies deserve celebration, not criticism.
At Lazy Girl Lingerie, this belief sits at the heart of everything I create. Lingerie should not be reserved for a certain body type or life stage. Every body is a lingerie body, including postpartum bodies and the bodies of mothers.
Motherhood Has Made Me More Understanding
Becoming a mother softens you.
It teaches patience on the long days and compassion on the harder ones. From sleepless nights to settling a fussy baby, motherhood constantly asks you to show up with love even when you're exhausted.
It has also made me more understanding of other women and their journeys. Every woman’s path with her body, her identity and motherhood looks different, and that diversity deserves to be celebrated.
Motherhood Has Challenged Me
Motherhood is beautiful, but it is also challenging.
There are moments that stretch you emotionally, mentally and physically. Moments where you question yourself or feel overwhelmed.
But through those challenges, you grow. You learn resilience. You learn patience. You learn that strength often shows up in the quietest ways.
The Most Powerful Lesson: Love Yourself Like You Love Your Baby
When Clementine was only a few months old, I was sitting at a café waiting for a friend. I ended up chatting with the owner of the shop next door about motherhood and the journey I had just stepped into.
She shared something that has stayed with me ever since.
“You know that uncontrollable love you feel for your baby? You need to show yourself that same love.”
It sounds so simple, but it hit me deeply.
As mothers and as women, we give so much of ourselves to others. But self love matters too. The way we speak to ourselves, the way we care for our bodies, and the way we honour who we are.
Loving yourself is not selfish. It is necessary.
Self Love, Motherhood and Celebrating Your Body
Motherhood has reminded me that my body deserves kindness. It deserves comfort, beauty and care.
Whether that means slowing down, speaking kindly to myself, or slipping into a piece of lingerie that helps me reconnect with my body, these moments of self care and self love matter.
Because when women feel good in their bodies, they show up in the world differently.
And that is something worth celebrating.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
If you’re a mama, I would love to hear from you.
How has motherhood changed the way you see yourself or your body?
What has it taught you about self love and confidence as a woman?
Let’s keep this conversation going and continue inspiring each other.
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