Anyone who has had a c-section knows that itโs major surgery and can require long recovery times. While some women choose to have c-sections for personal reasons, many women donโt get the option and have to undergo the procedure after a complicated labor. That makes c-section shaming even more ridiculous.
Claiming that mothers who had a c-sections didnโt really โgive birthโ is mind-boggling, but it happens. Now, some moms are fighting back against these jabs by sharing photos of their c-section scars to show just how tough they are.


These women show that scars and stretch marks are nothing to be ashamed of. Theyโre a natural part of bringing a new life into the world.


Itโs incredible to think the mothers could be criticized for the way they gave birth, but these moms are stepping foward to let critics know just how much pain they went through, and say theyโd do it all again.


This popular photo has been shared all over Instagram to empower mothers who gave birth via c-section to feel free to talk about it. Of course, no one owes commenters an explanation of why they gave birth the way they did, regardless of whether it was a choice or a necessity.


Sadly, showing their scars only opened women up to more criticism, but they fought back in the comments and stayed body positive.


Some women received nothing but compliments, but still wanted to point out that despite being brave, they still have confidence issues. Their willingness to be vulnerable is no doubt empowering to other women going through the same thing.


Scars are a sign that the body is healing, and many women wear theirs proudly.


But that doesnโt mean it was an easy road to acceptance. Many women who had c-sections went through traumatic births and are still healing physically and emotionally.


And many moms have come to accept that their scars are part of the greatest stories of their lives.


Using hashtags like #cesareanbirthisbirth #allbirthsarenatural, and #csectionrecovery, moms all over the world are letting people know that their birth experiences were real, natural, and sometimes traumatic.
Sometimes all it takes it a group of people stepping up to address the shamers so that others can feel less alone.
Weโre humbled by the efforts of women around the world who put themselves out there in order to reduce any shame and stigma still surrounding childbirth.
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