New mums post belly pics to show how AMAZING the female body is

New mums have been taking back postpartum with honest (Photoshop free) pics that show how AMAZING the female body is.

The inspiring photos are being posted on an Instagram account called TakeBackPostPartum, which was created by a mum who was fed up with the negativity that surrounds postpartum bodies. Shortly before the birth of her sixth child earlier this year, January Harshe discovered that the hashtag #postpartum on Instagram was FULL of gimmicks and spam, and “the opposite of self love”.

Writing on her blog, she says,  “Anytime mothers hashtag their beautiful photos of themselves, their babies, their motherhood lives, even their pregnancies, births, healthy food and exercise pics… they are harassed. People comment or message them telling them if they want to actually look good then they can ‘help’ with their product.”

She continues, “We do not need to be told we are not good enough. We do not need chemical laden lotions, potions, or saran wrap. What we need is love, grace, friendship, and support.”

Using the hashtag #takebackpostpartum, the mums are part of a growing movement that is speaking up against negative postpartum body image.

January says, “LET’S TAKE BACK POSTPARTUM. We are mothers and strong women. Our collective voice is so powerful that we can shake the entire world.”

Feeling inspired? Don’t forget to post your pic.

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this is my body it grew and nurtured 2 beautiful souls it birthed them naturally, with strength that can only come from the lord it continues to nourish both of them with milk in plentiful supply yes, this is my bikini body, my one piece body, my i’ll wear whatever i want and not hide what i am so proud to have done {body} #postpartum #takebackpostpartum

A photo posted by TakeBackPostPartum (@takebackpostpartum) on Apr 3, 2015 at 8:16pm PDT

An emergency c-section gave me that scar and that scar has been the cause of my lowered confidence (not to mention that belly button). So here I am almost 7 months postpartum; trying to love this new body, the new me! This is me..take it or leave it..either way I’m going to love myself! {@alyas_mommy} #takebackpostpartum #bodypositive #postpartum #motherhood #newnom #selflove #cesareanwithoutfear

A photo posted by TakeBackPostPartum (@takebackpostpartum) on Apr 16, 2015 at 3:33pm PDT

@lady_corman, “These tiger stripes are a symbol to me of how much you give up for the love of a new life. But oh, how much more you gain! What an honor it was to hold and grow this little one inside me. Of course it has only been a month, and I’m sure these will fade some, but as for now I am learning to see them as Sam does… Beautiful.” #takebackpostpartum #tigerstripes #postpartum #motherhood #newmom

A photo posted by TakeBackPostPartum (@takebackpostpartum) on Apr 16, 2015 at 8:50am PDT

So well said @deborahpurr. “My belly is soft and squishy. Stretch marks leave textures and color all over. This was her home, this is where she grew till she was ready to join us Earthside. Some people might think that a body has been ruined but I think my body has now been decorated with a symbol of motherhood. I’m a proud mama with her tiger stripes.” #takebackpostpartum postpartum #motherhood #selflove #bodypositive #4thtrimester

A photo posted by TakeBackPostPartum (@takebackpostpartum) on Mar 28, 2015 at 9:38am PDT