Society spends a lot of time telling mothers to "bounce back" or hide the evidence of the lives they’ve created. At Snag, we think that’s rubbish. Our bodies are homes, temples, and incredible feats of nature - complete with every wiggle, jiggle, and stretch mark. To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked our team to share what motherhood has really taught them about self-love and acceptance. Whether you’re a mum, a mother figure, or currently navigating your own journey, we hope these stories remind you: your body is amazing, and you’re doing a great job.
Maybe it’s really trite to say this, but having kids changes you in ways I just didn’t believe possible. Suddenly you have this constant worry running in your head that you never get a break from. But at the same time you get to experience the world again through them, and all the magic is back. It just floods in and every single day is just filled with it. But at the same time it’s really lonely you make all those decisions, you hope are for the best, you give it all huge thought and consideration and nobody ever says ‘you’re doing a good job’ or ‘well done’ and sometimes it’s really hard, then I imagine I’m at the end of my life and think about what I wouldn’t give to experience this moment, any moment with them again, and somehow it gets me through. They give me so much perspective. 9 years ago I was done, I didn’t want to be here anymore I had just had enough of all the pain. 8 years ago I started Snag my first baby, 5 years ago I fell pregnant with Hero and 3 years ago with Kalli. It’s been so many highs and lows but somehow it all makes more sense and I really want to be alive now, I really want to experience it all.
Sorry this is a bit of a ramble but I just wanted to say I see you! Well done you’re doing amazing! And thank you all for being part of Snag! It’s all our baby really! We made something really beautiful together
Brie x
I have a new menopause belly and it takes some getting used to, but have realised that it reminds me so much of when I was pregnant and chatted every day to bump and my unborn son about how much I loved him and couldn’t wait to meet him. And now I’m starting to love it. He’s 22 now ♥️
Josephine x
The body that carried my precious babies, deserves to be loved for every stretch mark i have, every bit of chub, every jiggle and wiggle!
We are taught by society that we should suck in, cover up, apologise but why? My tummy grew, with every pregnancy, all 3 of my babies naturally caused me to gain weight each time, as they grew strong, i grew bigger. We deserve clothes that fit our beautiful bodies, to be in photos where we do not feel the need to hide, to be loved and told we look spicy as, we deserve to be who we are, our bodies are temples and they were the homes of little ones growing! Happy mamas day all you beauty queens! Shake what our bubbas gave us!
Tamara x
Becoming a mother has really helped me appreciate my body and the amazing things it's done and can do, the changes that happen to your body during pregnancy are incredible but can also be difficult to accept at times with pressures from society - I have to remind myself to be kind to my body, it's grown some of my favourite people.
Breastfeeding was also an incredible bonding experience, when I had my first 17 years ago I felt pushed to stop after 6 months, with my second I let her take the lead and weaned when she was ready.
Having a daughter helped me overcome many of my own issues with my body and my disordered eating - I don't want her growing up with the same hang ups and unhealthy habits that I have. This means making conscious choices to be kind in how I speak about my own body. In turn I've been able to have a lot more fun with my style, wearing things that make me happy.
Donna x
And thank you all for being part of Snag! It’s all our baby really! We made something really beautiful together. Big hugs, Brie xx
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