The #MumBod movement has begun

Last week, we were all about the #DadBod, but now ‘mum bods’ are taking over the Internet. *cue applause*
Triggering a massive social media response, the snaps celebrate post-pregnancy bods of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities.
To reinforce the message, they’re also strictly #nofilter, showing all the beautiful beauty flaws that go with being a mum (stretch marks, lumps and bumps included).
Applauding the movement, one Instagram user said it was high time we gave #MumBod’s some love: “I think it's great that #dadbod is becoming socially acceptable but now it's time to make #mombod socially acceptable and embraced by all!"
Photo credit clockwise from top left: grrlfever, lindseyattebury, reeree1703, tiffohm1130831
While I’m not a gorgeous mum myself, the bh office is full of them – so I couldn’t agree more.
@tiffohm1130831 shared her #MumBod selfie (above, bottom right), captioning it: “This body carried and birthed 2 children. It's not society's perfect bod but it's mine and it is pretty amazing what this ‘bod’ has done. Embrace the #mombod all my beautiful mom's out there."
Amen, sister.
While some of the selfies depict toned and trim post-pregnancy bodies, the emphasis of the movement isn’t on weight loss – but rather, of being supportive of mums no matter what.
And I don’t know about you, but I’m way more impressed by what these bodies do than what they look like.
Do you support the #MumBod movement?
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Yes I think it's awesome!
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Good for them! I like the honestly and realness
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I say they are great roll models for women.
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I don't understand the obsession with over-sharing photos on social media, but perhaps in this instance, #MumBod selfies can have a positive influence.
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Every women is beautiful especially after creating life we should all be proud to be able to carry babies and cherish whatever comes along with being pregnant. (expect the morning sickness every single day :P )
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Yes I will not be doing this either
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There's an epidemic of over-sharing on social media these days. Vicious cycle of body-shaming followed by "real" body-exposing. Would be great if everyone poured their efforts into actually supporting people in real life, which is where most of the damage is done and can really be healed.
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Yep I have got a #mumbod, hopefully I'll be brave enough to bare it like these ladies.
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I really love this! My body changed so much during / after pregnancy. I used bio oil every day and still got stretch marks. Apparently it's genetics and theres nothing I could have done to stop them. All worth if for my amazing daughter. These women are beautiful and need to embrace their bodies. I love it!!!
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I'm not going to post my pictures anywhere, but I did take some selfies in the bathroom window at the hospital for the couple of days after the birth of my second daughter, so that if i ever need to, I can remind my daughters that your tummy doesn't shrink back to it's normal size immediately after birth. 8 months later after my 3rd child and I still look 4 months pregnant if I didn't suck it in. Our bodies are truly amazing!!!
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Supporting 100% I do find the #dadbod is ridiculous and making fun of becoming a parent. The #dadbod is showing that they are letting go and supporting an unhealthy lifestyle where as the #mumbod shows the pain the tears the laughter of pregnancy and becoming a mum.
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Such a positive movement.
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As a mum to a 1 year old I know the pressure that society places on mums to get back to their before baby body and weight. I think people need to realise that it takes nine months for your body to stretch so realistically it will most likely take nine months or more to lose the weight and regain your shape. I love this as it does show real women after birth. It has taken me a year to get my body back to what I'm happy with and while it will never be the same as I don't have the time for a personal trainer or the money for a nanny to watch my son while I go to the gym. I say Hollywood needs to be realistic and stop showing mums that have it all and show real women after birth.
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yessssssssss <3 <3 <3
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Awesome! Go mums!
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I'm so happy we're showing realistic photos of women on our shared site. There is such a fear amongst my peers we will not match up to societal expectations once we have children. Thank you to those brave mothers who have stood up to share their experiences with us. I have so much to look forward to!
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I'm not a Mum and wouldn't do this if I was one. If women want to do this it's their choice.
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love that all mums are not perfect bodies
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I think this is a great movement. As our bodies have done amazing things. And its all for the same reason to have a family. Some bodies just stretch more then others.
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I was lucky l just missed out on the "Yummy Mummies" by a couple of years. It is not NATURAL to go back to your pre-pregnancy size 2 weeks after having a baby. l love seeing real women, we all come in different shapes, sizes, colours. Please keep it up, it might just help younger women particularly teenagers from developing eating disorders.
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What a great way for mums to communicate with other mums and being real about things
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