Why 2015 Was the Year of the Postpartum Body

Since Hilaria Baldwin celebrated her pregnancy by sharing cute snapshots of her growing bump (and considering that one was even perfectly executed in lingerie), many were shocked when she posted a less glamorous pic two days after giving birth. Even though the selfie of her postpartum tummy is relatable to almost every new mom, the fact that Hilaria was nervous to share it is exactly why she felt she needed to. The mother of two wrote:

I hope you understand my intention here: I believe it is important to accept and love our form after going through a bit of a battle bringing life into this world.