Article: My body after baby: accepting, loving, and dressing your postpartum body

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May 9, 2025

My body after baby: accepting, loving, and dressing your postpartum body

Pregnancy transforms. Childbirth disrupts. What happens next?

It remains this new body, often unknown, sometimes feared, always powerful.

At 23 Mai Paris, we are convinced of one thing: every mom deserves tofeel good about herself...and in her clothes.

Here's a gentle, caring guide to taming your post-baby body, regaining your self-confidence and, of course, dressing with pleasure.

photograph of a mother wearing a nursing t-shirt 23 mai Paris

Accepting your postpartum body: an essential step

It's no myth: after childbirth, you don't "get your body back" in 3 weeks, despite what some images on the web may lead you to believe.

And that'sperfectly normal. You carried life, you gave birth. Your body deservesrespect and patience.

Stretch marks, looser skin, extra pounds, a rounded belly, different breasts...every body undergoes its own changes. The goal is not to "go back," butto reconcile with yourself,to rediscover whoyou are.

To take care of your skin, discover our tips on anti-stretch mark care during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Gentle tip: write a letter to your body, as if it were a friend you had neglected. You'll see how liberating it is.

A mother with a still-round belly, wearing a nursing T-shirt.

Loving your body after childbirth: easier said than done... but possible

Self-love isn't about finding yourself perfect, it's about looking at yourself with kindness.

You don't have to wait to "fit into your old jeans" to love yourself. You can do it here and now.

What your body has done is incredible. It deserves gratitude. And you deserve toshine, even with dark circles, doubts, or insecurities.

Remember:loving your body is not a command, it is apersonaland gradualprocess.

Photograph of a mother breastfeeding her child.

Dressing up: doing yourself good (and looking good) to better accept your postpartum body

Dressing after childbirth can be a headache: between tops that are impractical for breastfeeding, pants that are too tight, dresses that are too short... you can quickly lose confidence.

But don't panic: there are clothes designedfor you, your reality, and your comfort withoutever sacrificing your style.

At 23 Mai Paris, our maternity and nursing wear are:

Feminine, to feel pretty, even between washes
Practical, with discreet but effective nursing zippers
Comfortable, to support your body during its transition
Inspired by real life, the lives of today's moms

Style tip: choose flowing cuts, soft fabrics, and colors that make you look good (go for soft pink, terracotta, or cream tones).

Our Breastfeeding dresses and Breastfeeding sweaters are perfect for that.

The postpartum body is not damaged, and need not be a source of discomfort

Your post-baby body is not "damaged", it has evolved. It has lived an extraordinary adventure, and deserves to be honored at every stage. Learning to accept it, to love it, to show it off through suitable, pretty clothes, is a gentle way of regaining power over your image.

Every mom deserves to feel good about her body and her clothes, and that's exactly why 23 Mai Paris exists.

Want help creating your post-baby wardrobe? Come discover our essential nursing clothes designed for breastfeeding, postpartum, and above all...for you.

If you are breastfeeding, here are some of our nursing clothes that may interest you: