These Moms Did A Sexy Boudoir Shoot Post-Baby, And The Pics Are So Empowering

After giving birth, the profound changes that occur across virtually every facet of your life can make the postpartum period feel raw and even disorienting — whether it’s your first child or your fourth.

All of these physical, mental and emotional shifts, coupled with the demands on your body, time and energy, can make it hard to connect with — let alone celebrate — this new version of yourself.

It’s not typically a time you’d think about getting in front of the camera for an intimate solo photo shoot. But according to moms who decided to do a boudoir session postpartum, it’s one of the most healing, empowering and invigorating things you could do for yourself.

Below, 14 moms share what drew them to boudoir at this point in their lives and how the experience turned out for them:

Responses have been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.