With the stigma that continues to swirl around C-sections, brave moms are taking to Instagram to show off their battle scars. They are also sharing their stories, which prove there is absolutely no reason to feel shame for having had the procedure.
No matter how our little ones come into this world, their entrance is worth celebration -- as are their fierce mamas.
"Although it's not an easy ordeal to endure, the cesarean section has been saving the lives of moms and babies since 1881. To me, the war mark it leaves behind is just a reminder of the amazing moment I became a mom."
"I've had lots of women ask to see my #csectionscar and never felt the need to 'show it off' until I've had some recent comments of people stating 'I took the easy way out.'"
"I now proudly wear them as triumph from the struggle of complicated pregnancies and how God has given me strength to raise them into the healthy energetic kids they are today."
"Promoting togetherness and sisterhood mamas everywhere."
"#csectionscar #adifferentkindofbeautiful #worthit"
"Cesarean birth is birth. It is often times a more challenging birth with a story behind the scar. This is my scar. It's not pretty and I never wanted it, but I am proud of it."
"My baby is beautiful. My body is strong. My birth matters."
"Having a c-section doesn't make me any less of a mother."
"Does it make you uncomfortable?"
"I love my scar because it's my mark of our survival."
"These are my battle scars. More permanent than any tattoo and reminiscent to the tiny, perfect life that I created."
"My little twins were one by one carefully pulled outta that redish purplish line -- pretty amazing, huh?"
"Couldn't be prouder of my mum scars -- you do whatever it takes."
"This photo just says it all."
"I'm glad that my only hang-up about my tummy is my tattoo (that I wholeheartedly regret these days) rather than my stretch marks and c-section scar."
"I may not like the look of it, but it will always be a wonderful reminder of the precious moment I got to meet my little man!!"
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