“Everything I do is about loving yourself, so it seemed perfect, Shannon tells SELF.
In the photos, moms pose proudly with their stretch marks, scars, and bodies on full display.
They often hold their children, too, and some momsbreastfeedwhile othersbottle-feed.
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On set, Shannon says the women are typically nervous at firstbut that quickly goes away.
For other women, posing is a cathartic experience.
“Theres a lot of mom-shaming, and I want people to just be happy,” she says.
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Check out some photos from Mikaela Shannon’s “Love Your Postpartum Body” project below.
Related:
Watch: Iskra Lawrence: How I Learned to Love My Body
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