Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood

<div>Your body will undergo a more significant transformation during pregnancy than in any other period. Although building and growing a human is an amazing feat, not everyone is thrilled about the physical changes. There is evidence that women commonly experience body dissatisfaction during and after pregnancy. This can range from having negative thoughts to struggling with body dysmorphia or an eating disorder. Many external factors influence your thoughts, feelings, and perception of your body. The body image you internalize plays a significant role in your mental health. This episode focuses on the forces that influence body image and how you can reframe how you view your body during pregnancy and after you have your baby.</div> <div><br /> <br /></div> <div>Thank you to our sponsors</div> <div> </div> <div>The Glow Body Oil from <a href= "https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">8 Sheep</a> is specially made to support and strengthen your skin as it stretches throughout pregnancy. It Leaves your skin feeling soft and silky smooth and provides long-lasting relief from dry, itchy skin. Like all of the products from 8 Sheep, the Glow Body Oil is made only with the highest quality ingredients and contains botanical oils, which are rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids. The amazing products from 8 Sheep are made with safe ingredients for you and your baby during pregnancy. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-day Happiness Guarantee, so you can try it risk-free.</div> <div> </div> <div>20% off <a href="https://pregnancypodcast.com/feet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mommy Steps</a> or <a href="file:///Users/vanessamerten/Desktop/Body%20Image/Text%20Files/Form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Form</a> insoles with the promo code FEET. Studies show pregnancy can make your feet grow. In one study, 61% of participants had a measurable increase in foot length, and 22% reported going up a shoe size. The thought of going up a shoe size and having to replace every pai