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15 Celebrities Who Weren't Afraid to Get Real About Their Pregnancy Bodies

From celebrating their post-pregnancy bodies to normalising breastfeeding and showing-off their baby bumps, meet 15 fabulous women who have rocked motherhood like total #BossMoms 

16 July, 2020
15 Celebrities Who Weren't Afraid to Get Real About Their Pregnancy Bodies

From celebrating their post-pregnancy bodies to normalising breastfeeding and showing-off their baby bumps, meet 15 fabulous women who have rocked motherhood like total #BossMoms 

Lisa Haydon
Always one to celebrate motherhood, Lisa has shared many beautiful photographs flaunting her baby-bump(s) and even one of her breastfeeding her son Zack.
1 Lisa HaydonAlways one to celebrate motherhood, Lisa has shared many beautiful photographs flaunting her baby-bump(s) and even one of her breastfeeding her son Zack.
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 “Breastfeeding has played such a big part in getting back into shape after giving birth to my baby," she writes. "Breastfeeding has been challenging+time consuming (literally hours spent everyday trying to stimulate milk supply) but it's such a beautiful way to bond and connect with your child plus all the nutritional benefits that your child gets from your milk.”
2idiva_bollywood-moms-who-have-spoken-up-about-breastfeeding_thumb_5d63a58a59743.jpg “Breastfeeding has played such a big part in getting back into shape after giving birth to my baby," she writes. "Breastfeeding has been challenging+time consuming (literally hours spent everyday trying to stimulate milk supply) but it's such a beautiful way to bond and connect with your child plus all the nutritional benefits that your child gets from your milk.”
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Kalki Mani
Kalki's baby-bump photographs were maternity goals! Candid, stylish and beautiful, each one was a celebrates the female form and motherhood in all its glory.
4 Kalki ManiKalki's baby-bump photographs were maternity goals! Candid, stylish and beautiful, each one was a celebrates the female form and motherhood in all its glory.
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Loudly and proudly rocking my post baby curves ??‍♀️ This is me 6 weeks and 4 days post emergency C section. After a section there’s no physical activity or lifting for AT LEAST 6wks. Exercise has been a big part of my life for the last 10yrs, so mentally at first I found it tough not being able to move like I wanted. Part of training well though is training smart & recovering long term. Not just a quick fix to “snap back”. At my heaviest carrying Mia I was 89kg. I usually sit comfortably around 72kg so I gained just over 2 and a half stone. I’m currently 76.6kg so I’m over half a stone off my pre pregnancy weight. Obviously everything is a lot softer, my body fat is higher and my muscle mass lower, so scales aside (I hate scales) I have a lot of work to do! Today I’ve been given the go ahead to start gentle exercise. I can do 30 min walks with the pram, glute bridges & my pelvic floor exercises. From 10weeks PP I can start my Pilates again but I won’t be weight training until after 16 weeks. I want to do it sensibly and ensure my ab separation closes. I’m lucky that my abs only parted 1cm when it could have been over 6cm. Despite the madness & trauma getting Mia into this world she actually caused very minimal damage. I hope new mums realise they don’t have to be back to their post baby body so quickly. Growing a human for 9 months is a big deal and it’ll take longer than a few weeks to get your body back to how you want it. I’m happy I can now start to introduce light training back into my day, but the bigger picture is that even if I couldn’t and I had to wait even longer, it’s ok because I have the most beautiful little healthy girl and the last 6weeks at home have been exhaustingly wonderful ? I said I’ll keep you posted on my pre baby training so I will. It starts tomorrow with a 30 min walk with mum and Mia and I’m going to be more aware of my food choices and eat like I did before being pregnant. In the mean time, I’m happy taking training slowly and it’s actually quite nice to rock some curves, Gorka loves them ? Congrats to all mums and mums to be! We’ve done ace, we’re wonderful and our little humans think we’re the best thing in the world ❤️

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Loudly and proudly rocking my post baby curves ??‍♀️ This is me 6 weeks and 4 days post emergency C section. After a section there’s no physical activity or lifting for AT LEAST 6wks. Exercise has been a big part of my life for the last 10yrs, so mentally at first I found it tough not being able to move like I wanted. Part of training well though is training smart & recovering long term. Not just a quick fix to “snap back”. At my heaviest carrying Mia I was 89kg. I usually sit comfortably around 72kg so I gained just over 2 and a half stone. I’m currently 76.6kg so I’m over half a stone off my pre pregnancy weight. Obviously everything is a lot softer, my body fat is higher and my muscle mass lower, so scales aside (I hate scales) I have a lot of work to do! Today I’ve been given the go ahead to start gentle exercise. I can do 30 min walks with the pram, glute bridges & my pelvic floor exercises. From 10weeks PP I can start my Pilates again but I won’t be weight training until after 16 weeks. I want to do it sensibly and ensure my ab separation closes. I’m lucky that my abs only parted 1cm when it could have been over 6cm. Despite the madness & trauma getting Mia into this world she actually caused very minimal damage. I hope new mums realise they don’t have to be back to their post baby body so quickly. Growing a human for 9 months is a big deal and it’ll take longer than a few weeks to get your body back to how you want it. I’m happy I can now start to introduce light training back into my day, but the bigger picture is that even if I couldn’t and I had to wait even longer, it’s ok because I have the most beautiful little healthy girl and the last 6weeks at home have been exhaustingly wonderful ? I said I’ll keep you posted on my pre baby training so I will. It starts tomorrow with a 30 min walk with mum and Mia and I’m going to be more aware of my food choices and eat like I did before being pregnant. In the mean time, I’m happy taking training slowly and it’s actually quite nice to rock some curves, Gorka loves them ? Congrats to all mums and mums to be! We’ve done ace, we’re wonderful and our little humans think we’re the best thing in the world ❤️

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Neha Dhupia
In a bid to change mindsets and normailse breastfeeding, Neha Dhupia shared a photograph of her beautiful self feeding her daughter Mehr. Her caption read, "It’s been 8 months since I embarked on this rollercoaster and there is no better time than now to talk about how truly grateful I am for all the joy that our little one has brought into our lives...motherhood like all else hasn’t been easy... the sleepless nights, the feeling like a food source ,the blues are all a part of this wonderful package. Its amazing how the mommy brain can do so many things at the same time and works on autopilot ...like resting the baby’s head jus right , knowing when she is done with her feed and ofcourse becoming the burping expert of the world . I breastfed ? Mehr exclusively for 6 months and still continue to do so ... "
6Neha DhupiaIn a bid to change mindsets and normailse breastfeeding, Neha Dhupia shared a photograph of her beautiful self feeding her daughter Mehr. Her caption read, "It’s been 8 months since I embarked on this rollercoaster and there is no better time than now to talk about how truly grateful I am for all the joy that our little one has brought into our lives...motherhood like all else hasn’t been easy... the sleepless nights, the feeling like a food source ,the blues are all a part of this wonderful package. Its amazing how the mommy brain can do so many things at the same time and works on autopilot ...like resting the baby’s head jus right , knowing when she is done with her feed and ofcourse becoming the burping expert of the world . I breastfed ? Mehr exclusively for 6 months and still continue to do so ... "
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So...here we go! The routine with our baby is getting more familiar and I’m ready to start taking a little time in the day focusing on myself. For me that means my health. Why? Because I wanna be around a long time for these three kiddos of mine. I know that some are curious about what that means and for all you moms (wether working or not working moms) it is the most challenging thing in the world to balance kids and personal time. Let’s be honest, kids take the number one position and it’s haaaaard to make the time for yourself. I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’ve spent my life time trying all kinds of new things that are focused on health and wellness. Because I am on a mission right now to get back to my fighting weight ;) and my strong body/mind back I want to bring you in on some of this journey. If you want to follow a more in-depth of my to-dos, @prettyhappy will be posting all kinds of fun tidbits from exercises we are loving to foods/recipes we ❤️ and meditation practices I just can’t live without ?‍♀️ MY GOAL: I will be shooting a film in the spring and I’m looking to shed 25lbs. I’d like to try new workouts and eat as healthy as I can. I wanna do all this and keep up milk production, raise my kids, work everyday, make time for my man, have girlfriend time and stay sane! ? I know that this sounds more like a new year resolution but after Thanksgiving and everyone thanking their health, I feel motivated to keep that up. Much love and hope everyone’s Having an amazing start to the holidays! ?

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So...here we go! The routine with our baby is getting more familiar and I’m ready to start taking a little time in the day focusing on myself. For me that means my health. Why? Because I wanna be around a long time for these three kiddos of mine. I know that some are curious about what that means and for all you moms (wether working or not working moms) it is the most challenging thing in the world to balance kids and personal time. Let’s be honest, kids take the number one position and it’s haaaaard to make the time for yourself. I’ve been doing a lot of research and I’ve spent my life time trying all kinds of new things that are focused on health and wellness. Because I am on a mission right now to get back to my fighting weight ;) and my strong body/mind back I want to bring you in on some of this journey. If you want to follow a more in-depth of my to-dos, @prettyhappy will be posting all kinds of fun tidbits from exercises we are loving to foods/recipes we ❤️ and meditation practices I just can’t live without ?‍♀️ MY GOAL: I will be shooting a film in the spring and I’m looking to shed 25lbs. I’d like to try new workouts and eat as healthy as I can. I wanna do all this and keep up milk production, raise my kids, work everyday, make time for my man, have girlfriend time and stay sane! ? I know that this sounds more like a new year resolution but after Thanksgiving and everyone thanking their health, I feel motivated to keep that up. Much love and hope everyone’s Having an amazing start to the holidays! ?

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With Sienna nearing 10 weeks old nothing has given me more purpose than knowing that a small life depends entirely on me to feed and nourish her as she grows. I try to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle and I count myself lucky that throughout my adult life I’ve felt and identified as pretty body confident but now all that has changed along with every other aspect of my life, which makes me look at my body in a totally new light and it’s been a big adjustment! Fitting into my pre pregnancy clothes seems a long way off and I have no intention of rushing into ‘getting my body back’ but it would be a lie if I said I feel totally happy and at one with my body post pregnancy. The process has been made a lot harder by some overly strong and hurtful comments online about my appearance (as much as you try and ignore them). I’m in awe of what my body has achieved over the last year but I find it hard not seeing the girl I know to be me looking back at me in the mirror. I now see photos of myself pre-pregnancy and remember thinking at the time I didn’t like my body at certain angle but now I look back and think I looked great! It’s made me realise how critical I am of myself and how it’s so crucial, as women, that we learn to let ourselves off the hook. My mantra has always been that you exercise because you love your body not because you hate it, so any movement I do now is with the intention to feel good and never to punish myself. Sienna is worth every extra inch, pound and stretch mark. My body made me a Mother and for that I'll always be grateful ? #postpartumbody

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With Sienna nearing 10 weeks old nothing has given me more purpose than knowing that a small life depends entirely on me to feed and nourish her as she grows. I try to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle and I count myself lucky that throughout my adult life I’ve felt and identified as pretty body confident but now all that has changed along with every other aspect of my life, which makes me look at my body in a totally new light and it’s been a big adjustment! Fitting into my pre pregnancy clothes seems a long way off and I have no intention of rushing into ‘getting my body back’ but it would be a lie if I said I feel totally happy and at one with my body post pregnancy. The process has been made a lot harder by some overly strong and hurtful comments online about my appearance (as much as you try and ignore them). I’m in awe of what my body has achieved over the last year but I find it hard not seeing the girl I know to be me looking back at me in the mirror. I now see photos of myself pre-pregnancy and remember thinking at the time I didn’t like my body at certain angle but now I look back and think I looked great! It’s made me realise how critical I am of myself and how it’s so crucial, as women, that we learn to let ourselves off the hook. My mantra has always been that you exercise because you love your body not because you hate it, so any movement I do now is with the intention to feel good and never to punish myself. Sienna is worth every extra inch, pound and stretch mark. My body made me a Mother and for that I'll always be grateful ? #postpartumbody

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Kareena Kapoor Khan
When Kareena was pregnant with Taimur, she normalised being pregnant with every appearance she made. She even walked the ramp for Sabyasachi, radiant and resplendent, baby-bump et al!
9Kareena Kapoor KhanWhen Kareena was pregnant with Taimur, she normalised being pregnant with every appearance she made. She even walked the ramp for Sabyasachi, radiant and resplendent, baby-bump et al!
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Her No-makeup, hospital photographs with a newly born Taimur were candid, real and glowing with joy.
10idiva_breastfeeding_1_kareena_5d63a4cbbf21a.jpgHer No-makeup, hospital photographs with a newly born Taimur were candid, real and glowing with joy.
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The pressure to 'bounce back' to your pre-baby weight is very real, but Chrissy Teigen does not care. After two children, she weighs more than she did previously, and she likes it that way. Posting on Twitter, Chrissy shared a common question she's asked: "How do you eat like this??". Her response? "Basically I am 20 pounds heavier than I was before miles. He's 10 months old, I never lost the last bit because I just love food too much. Just coming to terms with my new normal, when I had this certain number for so long!"
1132203153_430699387392680_1170058991053570048_n.jpgThe pressure to 'bounce back' to your pre-baby weight is very real, but Chrissy Teigen does not care. After two children, she weighs more than she did previously, and she likes it that way. Posting on Twitter, Chrissy shared a common question she's asked: "How do you eat like this??". Her response? "Basically I am 20 pounds heavier than I was before miles. He's 10 months old, I never lost the last bit because I just love food too much. Just coming to terms with my new normal, when I had this certain number for so long!"
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 Serena Williams addressed the changes she's noticed in her body since having daughter Alexis Olympia in September 2017. in an interview with Allure magazine. "After I came out [of the hospital], I had a stomach but I thought, this is kind of cool. I have a stomach because the baby was there,"she said.
12nintchdbpict000349616933.jpg Serena Williams addressed the changes she's noticed in her body since having daughter Alexis Olympia in September 2017. in an interview with Allure magazine. "After I came out [of the hospital], I had a stomach but I thought, this is kind of cool. I have a stomach because the baby was there,"she said.
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Anne Hathaway famously posted a picture of a pair of jeans she’d cut into shorts on Instagram a few months after giving birth to son Jonathan in 2016. "There is no shame in gaining weight during pregnancy (or ever),” she wrote.
13x17_anne_hathaway_pregnant_exc_072419_11.jpgAnne Hathaway famously posted a picture of a pair of jeans she’d cut into shorts on Instagram a few months after giving birth to son Jonathan in 2016. "There is no shame in gaining weight during pregnancy (or ever),” she wrote.
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I wanted to celebrate the beauty of the the bump in my 9 th month . At a time when we feel the most vulnerable, tired , scared, excited and at our biggest and most beautiful!? I look forward to sharing it with you guys and I know the positivity will resonate because we all are at different phases of our lives with unique sizes and we need to love and accept ourselves at every level #imperfectlyperfect . @luminousdeep you have been outstanding and you are super talented ! Thnk you ❤️? #bts ? @thelensofsk @jwmarriottjuhu . . #positivebodyimage #socialforgood #loveyourself #nofilter #nophotoshop #natural #water #keepingitreal #acceptance #body #woman #underwater #picoftheday #underwaterphotography #maternityshoot #pool #maternityphotography #bump #bumpstyle #pregnantbump #positivevibes #pregnancy #pregnant #pregnancyphotography #preggo #bikini

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I wanted to celebrate the beauty of the the bump in my 9 th month . At a time when we feel the most vulnerable, tired , scared, excited and at our biggest and most beautiful!? I look forward to sharing it with you guys and I know the positivity will resonate because we all are at different phases of our lives with unique sizes and we need to love and accept ourselves at every level #imperfectlyperfect . @luminousdeep you have been outstanding and you are super talented ! Thnk you ❤️? #bts ? @thelensofsk @jwmarriottjuhu . . #positivebodyimage #socialforgood #loveyourself #nofilter #nophotoshop #natural #water #keepingitreal #acceptance #body #woman #underwater #picoftheday #underwaterphotography #maternityshoot #pool #maternityphotography #bump #bumpstyle #pregnantbump #positivevibes #pregnancy #pregnant #pregnancyphotography #preggo #bikini

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A million reasons why I wanted to post this picture. Obviously #rachelmcadams looks incredible and was quite literally the dream to work with but also this shoot was about 6 months post her giving birth to her son, so between shots she was expressing/pumping as still breastfeeding. We had a mutual appreciation disagreement about whose idea it was to take this picture but I’m still sure it was hers which makes me love her even more. Breastfeeding is the most normal thing in the world and I can’t for the life of me imagine why or how it is ever frowned upon or scared of. I don’t even think it needs explaining but just wanted to put this out there, as if it even changes one person’s perception of something so natural, so normal, so amazing then that’s great. Besides she’s wearing Versace and @bulgariofficial diamonds and is just fucking major. Big shout out to all the girls ?? #rachelmcadams for @girls.girls.girls.magazine .com cover shoot ? @clairerothstein #pleaseshare . . . Side note: I did not look anywhere near as fabulous as this when feeding/pumping. And that’s ok too. . . . Stylist: @alicialombardini ? #girlsgirlsgirlsmag #girlsgirlsgirls #bringingbackthewoman #nogrungejustglamour #independentmagazine #printisnotdead #normalisebreastfeeding #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeeding #life #women #versace #bulgari

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A million reasons why I wanted to post this picture. Obviously #rachelmcadams looks incredible and was quite literally the dream to work with but also this shoot was about 6 months post her giving birth to her son, so between shots she was expressing/pumping as still breastfeeding. We had a mutual appreciation disagreement about whose idea it was to take this picture but I’m still sure it was hers which makes me love her even more. Breastfeeding is the most normal thing in the world and I can’t for the life of me imagine why or how it is ever frowned upon or scared of. I don’t even think it needs explaining but just wanted to put this out there, as if it even changes one person’s perception of something so natural, so normal, so amazing then that’s great. Besides she’s wearing Versace and @bulgariofficial diamonds and is just fucking major. Big shout out to all the girls ?? #rachelmcadams for @girls.girls.girls.magazine .com cover shoot ? @clairerothstein #pleaseshare . . . Side note: I did not look anywhere near as fabulous as this when feeding/pumping. And that’s ok too. . . . Stylist: @alicialombardini ? #girlsgirlsgirlsmag #girlsgirlsgirls #bringingbackthewoman #nogrungejustglamour #independentmagazine #printisnotdead #normalisebreastfeeding #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeeding #life #women #versace #bulgari

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Kim Kardashian West
Kim Kardashian revealed on her app following the birth of her second child, Saint, that even for celebrities who have all the help they need, “it isn't easy to just bounce back” after having a baby. Being completely honest, Kim said: “I was so jealous of women who had these cute little baby bellies and would gain 25 pounds — and then, a few weeks after giving birth, somehow look exactly like they did before they were pregnant, lol. That's not me … “We all have our hang-ups and things we might want to change, " she added, "but my curves make me who I am. So I embrace my body and the changes I've gone through. If anything, those changes remind me of what I'm able to create with my body: two little angels that I love beyond words." (With select inputs from Cosmopolitan.com)
17Kim Kardashian WestKim Kardashian revealed on her app following the birth of her second child, Saint, that even for celebrities who have all the help they need, “it isn't easy to just bounce back” after having a baby. Being completely honest, Kim said: “I was so jealous of women who had these cute little baby bellies and would gain 25 pounds — and then, a few weeks after giving birth, somehow look exactly like they did before they were pregnant, lol. That's not me … “We all have our hang-ups and things we might want to change, " she added, "but my curves make me who I am. So I embrace my body and the changes I've gone through. If anything, those changes remind me of what I'm able to create with my body: two little angels that I love beyond words." (With select inputs from Cosmopolitan.com)
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