I met this amazing mama through a mutual Mom Bosses group we are a part of. We had a little get together with the group, and that’s when I first met her.

She was pregnant at the time, and I remember we had a full conversation about the journey of motherhood, the struggles of breastfeeding, and giving yourself grace with it all.

I kept seeing Erika around town, seeing her post within the group, and learned more about how she helps other women. Erika is a health coach, and one that promotes a positive body image for all women. She promotes a lifestyle that is about creating a healthier you through loving yourself and finding healthy habits that work for you.

During one of our coffee dates, Erika expressed how (while she was nervous) she really wanted to do a real, raw postpartum session after her baby arrived. As someone who promotes a positive body image, she felt it would be empowering you have herself and her new babe photographed in a place of vulnerability and realness.

It was a beautiful, honest session. A beautiful, authentic look into a mother, newly postpartum and adjusting.

She is strong, she is beautiful, she is amazing. Postpartum mamas, you all are! Embrace your beautiful bodies, feel empowered and amazed at what your body has just done, and celebrate yourself!

To find out more about Erika Beal, click here.