These mums are taking to Instagram to show off their postpartum baby bods

We often see celebs get right back into shape after they have a baby.

And while they all have personal trainers and fitness coaches, it can be extremely hard to not compare yourself to them... however, these mums are trying that banish those thoughts. Many mothers have taken to Instagram to show off their postpartum bodies, and do away with stereotypes that all mums should bounce back into shape after they've had children. So, here's to the stretch marks, the loose skin, the sagging, and the 'mummy pouches':

 

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Am I ever going to be on the cover of a fitness magazine? Probably not. . . Do I think more people with stretch marks and “real postpartum” bods should be better represented on magazines and in society? Heck yes! . . Can we still have that magazine cover photo confidence and a “mom bod”? YES!!! . . No matter what shape, size, color, figure, or whatever we are, we let’s feel comfortable in our own skin, love who we are for what we are right now, not what we wish we could be! . . Be the star of your own LIFE magazine! Stand up and be proud! Love your bod and know you rock! #takebackpostpartum #diastasisrecti #stretchmarks #fitnessmodel ?: @oohlalaaphotography

A post shared by K Y L E E A U S T I N (@mrskyleeaustin) on Jul 9, 2018 at 1:25pm PDT

 

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I have seriously tried to post this picture maybe 4 or 5 times? Every time I close out of Instagram, feeling sick to my stomach. This is my postpartum body. Being plus size, I was already insecure about my stomach. I was already overweight and wasn’t where I wanted to be health wise. Then, I got pregnant. And I knew I was only going to get bigger. I struggled with my pregnant body but soon accepted it and truly began to love it. Around 34 weeks, I felt my skin stretching and getting itchy. I couldn’t imagine my stomach growing much more. But it did. 5 months after the birth of my baby girl, this is what I’m left with. Extra flab. Twisting and winding stretch marks. Love handles. A droopy belly button. And a handful of insecurity. I’ve started dieting and (hopefully soon- motivation where you at?) exercising. I took this picture to be my “before” shot. But as I stared at it more in disgust, the more I found myself shutting the inner me up. I grew a human being inside of this body! I nourished her and kept her safe. I changed my entire diet and gave myself shots for her. And this body continues to nourish her as we have been exclusively breastfeeding for 5 months now. I am beyond thankful for this belly of flub. I’m thankful for every stretch mark and every roll. My body is a bad ass. And no one can change that. • • #takebackpostpartum #mypostpartumjourney #mommyvlogger #momblogger

A post shared by Sabra Darling (@sabradarling) on Jun 11, 2018 at 3:01pm PDT

 

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You don’t need surgery to transform your body! I believe we should all love ourselves and any “imperfections” we might have but if you do really want to change yourself you can safely with the right attitude, diet and working out ?? my body has completely changed just from eating as clean&lean as possible (but not starving myself or depriving myself of anything!!), making sure I drink enough water and lifting weights. It is so difficult to change your mind to live a different lifestyle but once you do and see results it becomes so much easier...and fun! Posting this #transformationtuesday to give you a little motivation and the push to finally start achieving your body goals while you love yourself! I think I look amazing in both pictures but I wanted to make and change so I did ??? #postpartumfitness #fitmum #csection #bodypositive

A post shared by BODY POSITIVE MUM (@mimifituk) on Jul 17, 2018 at 9:09am PDT

 

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The love of my life. We give up our bodies to create our children, our bodies change and gain perfect imperfections that we should be celebrating not shaming. Women are amazingly powerful creatures ✊? stop the body shaming. #lovemymombod #postpartumqueen

A post shared by Abagail wedlake (@_abagailwedlake_) on May 1, 2017 at 6:58am PDT