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In 2013, Ashlee Wells Jackson turned personal tragedy into a worldwide movement promoting body acceptance and open dialogue about the pregnancy and postpartum issues women face. In The 4th Trimester Bodies Project, she has compiled photographs of women after they ve delivered their babies and shares their personal stories. The images are meant to shed light on the true beauty of a women s body, celebrate differences, and acknowledge the physical and emotional impacts of childbearing on a woman s life.

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The beauty and power of Ashlee s photographs can t be overstated. The images and narratives contained in her work are reshaping the way we understand motherhood and helping to move the needle on what we celebrate toward a more authentic, whole embrace of what it means to create a life. . Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune columnist Through one woman s processing of her journey in motherhood, a project and movement was born to help thousands more women do the same. What makes The 4th Trimester Bodies Project special is the rawness and vulnerability that Ashlee and Laura allow women to safely feel. You feel completely validated, beautiful, and perfect as you are in that moment so that your flaws become your unique beauty and your vulnerabilities become your strengths. When Laura and Ashlee take you into your care, they make sure you are changed by the time you leave them. It is truly a transformative experience. . January Harshe, creator of Birth Without Fear The 4th Trimester Bodies Project sends healing into the world. Ashlee s emotional and empowering photographs are clearly and authentically underwritten by her own moving story. Our bodies tell our stories, with heart and integrity. We have never been more ready for a celebration of women and motherhood. Women of all shapes and sizes, take heart your body is beautiful. Mothers, embrace the changes in your body you are goddesses. . Laura Dodsworth, creator of BareReality.net A photo series . . . meant to normalize, embrace, and glorify women's post-pregnancy bodies. . Jezebel.com I d love for both my daughter and my son to grow up seeing these images instead of the ones of perfection they currently see every time we go to the grocery store. . Laura Willard, contributor to Upworthy.com . . . celebrates authentic moms post-baby bodies. . Good Morning America Inspiring . . . Stunning. . Daily Mail Given the insane pressure put on losing the baby weight . . . it s no wonder that many women feel ashamed of their bodies . . . this is why The 4th Trimester Bodies Project is such a welcome idea. . BabyCenter It s time that we, as mothers, embrace our changes, and be proud of what our bodies have accomplished. . Los Angeles Times A call to arms . . . motherhood isn t always pretty, and it certainly isn t perfect. But it is its imperfection and messiness that makes it so remarkable so please. Let s #StopCensoringMotherhood.. Bustle.com

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