mom bod
Post-childbirth body shape
A mom bod is a woman's body showing the physical changes of pregnancy and motherhood—weight gain, stretch marks, softer midsection.
The term parallels "dad bod" but carries different connotations: while dad bod often sounds affectionate or even appealing, mom bod can feel like an excuse or a resignation.
Some women reclaim it proudly: I earned this mom bod.
Scarring from stretched skin
- pelvic-floorMuscles supporting lower organs
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
hormones · lactation · engorgement · healing · prolapse
Prioritizing your own worth
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- embraceHold closely in arms
pride · self-worth · appreciation · validation · affirmation · compassion · self-respect · nonjudgmental
State of being a female parent
- maternalOf or like mothers
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
priorities · self-care · busy · multitasking · feeding · holding · carrying · comfort
Easy to identify with
- authenticVerified as original
- realisticTrue to life
- everydayOccurring each day
- normalConforming to standard
average · unfiltered · down-to-earth · unpretentious · attainable · Instagram · visibility
stretchmarks
Scarring from stretched skin
- pelvic-floorMuscles supporting lower organs
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
recovery · hormones · lactation · engorgement · healing · prolapse
self-love
Prioritizing your own worth
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
embrace · pride · self-worth · appreciation · validation · affirmation · compassion · self-respect · nonjudgmental · unconditional
motherhood
State of being a female parent
- maternalOf or like mothers
- caregivingAttending to dependents
- exhaustionState of utter depletion
sacrifice · priorities · self-care · busy · multitasking · feeding · holding · carrying · comfort · nourishment
relatable
Easy to identify with
normal · average · unfiltered · down-to-earth · unpretentious · attainable · Instagram · visibility
curves
Bends in a line
midsection · tummy · pooch · fullness · roundness · sagging · cellulite
- mommingbedtime routines, meal prep, packing lunches, nap time, nursing
- parentinggentle parenting, child, children, kids, childcare
- beauty standardsclear skin, flawless skin, smooth skin, long hair, full lips