The day I found out I was pregnant was also the day I developed a love/hate relationship with Google. I was so excited to see images of plus size baby bumps. I couldn’t wait to learn about what my plus size pregnancy journey would be like and what my plus size pregnant belly would look like. Sadly, I couldn’t find a lot of plus size baby belly images via Google and most of the plus size pregnancy info was rather terrifying.

I never could’ve foreseen that a year later I would make it my personal mission to normalize plus size pregnancy by starting Plus Size Birth.

Part of my work with Plus Size Birth is encouraging women to photograph and embrace their bump!

“When will I look pregnant?” is one of the most commonly asked questions on the Plus Mommy Facebook page.

Women often complain of having a B shaped belly rather than a D shaped belly.

An overweight pregnant belly is just as beautiful and just worthy of acceptance as a thin woman’s bump. The truth of the matter is whether your belly is perfectly round or never pops – you are pregnant.

You are growing life within you and your body is amazing! Embrace your bump today!

Related: My Invisible Plus Size Pregnancy

The act of taking maternity photos (from the comfort of your living room or with a professional photographer) is part of embracing your bump and pregnancy. If not only for yourself but also for your children who will want to see these images.

Embrace Your Plus Size Baby Bump

Below you’ll see gorgeous plus size pregnancy images and read inspiring stories.

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“It is a struggle to be plus size and pregnant but pregnancy can be incredibly transformative for plus size woman’s relationship with her body. You will develop a love and pride for your belly and body that society taught you not to feel.” Link in bio to an article by @miaomalley 👆My Invisible Plus Size Pregnancy 📷by @thinksink 👗info in bio link #plussizepregnancy #plussizeandpregnant #plussizematernity #plussizematernityphotos #effyourbeautystandards #plusmommy #plussizeblog
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“Believe it or not, I don’t really like taking pictures. I always feel like they are from the most unflattering angles or I just don’t look as attractive as I did in my head (lol). When I met Love Daley Photography and fell in love with her work, I just knew she would give me the maternity photo shoot I dreamed of. She assisted with choosing the wardrobe/accessories and explained which items would photograph well. During the photo shoot she seemed genuinely impressed as she previewed pictures between takes. That response coupled with my sisters cheering me on from the sideline and my husband’s reaction to the whole experience, allowed me to feel confident and pretty. These photos represent the love and happiness I felt carrying this child I prayed so long for. Being able to capture that moment was priceless.” – Tracie-Ann 📸 by @lovedaleyphoto I'm so thankful the stunning Tracie-Ann shared her images with us. To see even more breathtaking photos check out the 👉 link within our bio 👈 for the next 24 hours to read a new article, 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Plus Size Maternity Photo Shoot, inspired by Tracie-Ann.
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"So many plus size women feel ashamed of their body. Especially when pregnant because we do not have that ‘perfect’ baby bump that we see all over magazines. I want women to feel empowered by their body and their baby bump no matter what their size. Our bodies create life. It is an incredibly beautiful thing and should be celebrated. I wanted to have photos taken to cherish these memories forever. I am proud to be a plus size woman. I am proud of my body. And I am proud to have created a life. I hope to inspire other plus size women to have their maternity photos taken and not to feel ashamed. My photographer, @kayla.denniston in Lindale, Texas, made me feel completely beautiful during the photo shoot." 📷 ❤️ #maternity #maternityphotography #maternityshoot #plussizepregnancy #plussizeandpregnant #plussizemommy #bodylove #pregnancy #motherhood #kayladennistonphotography
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Being a plus size woman and being pregnant I always thought of as scary but my pregnancy was the best I have ever felt, and it's also the prettiest I have ever felt. I never would have thought that maternity pictures would have made me feel so beautiful, and I couldn't of been happier being a plus size momma to be. I want the world to know how proud of that bump I am, and I want every plus size mom to be proud of their bumps as well and not be scared to show it off. 💕 @christinapuhl. 📸 Photo by @climagesandartistry
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You are my sunshine. My only sunshine ☀️ Repost from @krystal_lidaka "Motherhood gives you a strength you never knew you had. This mama-to-be is a wife, triathlete, board member, leader, daughter, friend and more. And now she is adding "Mother" to that list. Even with her due date a few weeks away, she is giving her time to others, through community service and supporting her friends and family. Her daughter is going to have quite an example of what a beautiful and strong woman is." #maternityshoot #maternityphotography #maternityfashion #newborn #raleigh #raleighphotographer #apexnc #hollysprings #photography #family #familyphotography #sewtrendyaccessories #fall #raleighnc #pregnant #pregnancy #newbornphotography #bumpday #chanel #plussize #plussizefashion #plussizematernity #babybump #bumpfashion #pregnantbelly #chanelmua #halobraid #pregnancy #sewtrendyaccessories Dress by @sewtrendyaccessories Makeup by Gwen Burke Hair by Taneka Newkirk
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💗 THIS! All of this! Repost from @teenavajeeeena – Here’s to all the plus size mummas with their beautifully weird shaped bellies. It can be hard when everywhere you look… every maternity photo you see is a perfect little bump that just pops out ever so. When none of the maternity clothes seem to fit the way you want or look how they looked in the picture! When people are still surprised when you tell them you’re having a baby or when they ask just how many babies 🙄 I’m here to promise you you’re not the only one. There’s so many of us worried that our pregnant bellies aren’t like the others! During this pregnancy I have struggled to find anyone who has had a belly shaped like mine! When I know there are thousands of women out there who had bellies just like me! It makes me sad how many of us would rather hide our skin rather then show it off! (For quite some time this was including myself!) This beautiful time in our lives and this body growing a little tiny miracle! Im just so sad it took me so long to realise just how beautiful it is. Im here to ask you mumma to show off that damn gorgeous belly! Show off that gorgeous bump no matter what shape! If not for me but for your future little human! Imagine the little tiny change you can make for their future and imagine what they can learn from their mumma who is loving her damn self and confident as f&*k! Body confidence is still such a huge issue and during a pregnancy we should be loving our bodies, giving it all the positivity and glowing from the outside in straight to that little baby! Let’s make these gorgeous bodies seen by all! Let’s bring them out from hiding! You are beautiful Mumma! 👏🏻😍💖 #plusmommy #plussizepregnancy #plussizeandpregnant #fatandpregnant #plussizepregnant #plussizemom #effyourbeautystandards #plussizemom
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11 Comments

Miriam on May 12, 2013 at 10:09 am

These pictures are amazing. You all look so stunning. Seeing your bump pictures just makes me so excited to experience what you have some day. I am so glad I found plus size birth!!
Molly on May 17, 2013 at 2:51 am

I an not Mum yet but I am plus-size and I am so glad I found this site!
Everyone in these pictures is beautiful!
Molly
Janice on August 5, 2013 at 1:25 pm

Thank you for posting these. Being plus size it is so comforting to see these amazingly beautiful women and know that I wont look awkward. I can’t wait to see my belly… Only a few more months and I should start showing. 🙂
Todd on October 13, 2013 at 7:35 pm

I noticed that all the commenters are women so I hope it’s okay if I comment too. Each and every one of you look amazing,just so beautiful!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your beauty with all of us!!!!!
Morgan on October 26, 2013 at 9:06 pm

I cannot even describe how amazing finding this site has been for me. I’ve been plus sized my entire life. I am currently enjoying my third pregnancy. I sadly lost my 4 year old daughter two years ago and also had a still born son in May. I’ve spent these past 12 weeks of this pregnancy trying to be positive but am so scared at the same time. Finding this site this past week has put an entire new perspective for this pregnancy for me. Thank you so much all of u for posting all your beautiful stories and pictures! It has made me see how beautiful my body is again and how to embrace every single second.
Jazmin on December 7, 2014 at 10:33 pm

I am a size 16-18 and 260 pounds also pregnant with my second child. 6weeks and feeling huge so bloated I feel fat other then pregnant. Which is sad because this sould be a happy time but I just feel like something will go wrong so I looked and looked and finally found this site and I am so happy I did. All the story’s have made me excited once again and proud of my body.
- plussizebirth on December 8, 2014 at 2:56 pm
  
  Oh this makes me so happy! I’m so glad this site has reminded you about how truly amazing and beautiful your body is!
Emma on January 22, 2015 at 2:11 pm

I am 16 weeks and started as a size 18-20 i don’t yet feel pregnant, to be honest i don’t know what i thought it would feel like. I have always wanted to have a bump and look like i was having a baby and these pictures are so amazing! I can’t wait to start showing properly and feel like a pregnant woman. We were having issues conceiving and then when i was ill and had to get my gallbladder removed the amazing happened and i got pregnant. Can’t wait for this little one to arrive and i will definately be taking pics once my bump shows it’s such an amazing time to document 🙂 you are all gorgeous ladies and i commend the man who commented.
- plussizebirth on January 22, 2015 at 2:19 pm
  
  Emma congrats on your pregnancy and I hope you’ll share your photos with us.
  - Emma on March 6, 2015 at 8:19 am
    
    I am now 22 weeks pregnant and am starting to get a small b-shaped bump, i am so happy because i look more pregnanct and am starting to feel pregnant. I have been very well through my pregnancy getting out walking and trying to eat healthily, expcept for a few treats that are well deserved i am growing a baby after all.
    I love your site and commend you i am so glad i have found it! I will see if i can get a pic up but i’m not very technical with pic’s 🙂
    Happy pregnancy to all the beautiful ladies on this site!
Elizabeth on September 17, 2016 at 3:31 am

I started at size 16 and I’m currently 13 weeks.. all I can think about is when I will finally start to show. I just feel fat with nothing to show for it except a few ultrasound pictures.. thankfully, I found this site and I am full of hope that I will get my baby bump!! Thank you!!!

Plus Size Pregnancy: Embrace Your Plus Size Baby Bump