Pregnancy and birth naturally come with a lot of stress: physical and emotional. As your body rapidly changes and your hormone levels go into flux, there’s an increased risk that your self-confidence and mental health could suffer. Unfortunately, these complications don’t vanish after birth. You’re left with a body that is forever changed. For many women, those changes are a thing of beauty, a reminder of the gift they were given. However, recognizing that gift does not require you to be happy with your post-pregnancy body.