Pregnancy is quite tedious, yet the process is often underappreciated. Every expecting mum spends roughly 37 to 42 weeks growing a baby and will no doubt experience feeling under the weather, including constant sickness and raging hormones. Most importantly, sleeping on the stomach will have to be stopped and fear of potential complications naturally emerges. 

After delivering, the postpartum phase is also exhausting as most women unexpectedly experience postnatal depression and anxiety. Side effects like hair loss, pelvic organ prolapse, and even back pain are all, among others, equally inevitable. To bolster what mothers go through, both physically and emotionally [during vs. after pregnancy], some mothers have shared realistic photos of themselves with bumps and pregnant bodies to fight societal pressures. Have a look!

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tripletmomplustwo -Via

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_nataliaochmanska_ -Via

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paintedmom -Via

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selflovelegacy -Via

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jeanwang -Via

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neebebe -Via

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bella.oak20 -Via

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fit_mom_ildi -Via

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manegirlmia -Via

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multipliedmama -Via

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plusmommy -Via

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dwilsonphotography -Via

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thesunnyplayroom -Via

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_brookemaureen -Via