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We are all in a different part of our journey to #holdbabieslovebodies. Ileana shares a little about how her support system and pregnancy led her to #holdbabieslovebodies: Q. Did you struggle with your body growing up?  ⁣A. Probably as much as the average young female--always wanting what I didn't have. I'm half Vietnamese and my hair has always been pretty straight. As a kid, I...

Then, that evening, I went on a walk with my husband and in single Lagoon I breastfed while wearing for the first time.  It was so peaceful, and I felt so badass and strong.  This feeling continues to define my babywearing journey.

Growing up, I have always struggled with my body image and with being overweight. I have always had a hard time loving it, respecting it, and treating it with the kindness it deserves. I was constantly reminded by those who were entrusted to raise me that my body wasn’t perfect. I was also always being compared to my size 0...

Surprised and praised by everyone at how quick delivering our first baby was, I was feeling confident it was the green light I had long awaited for. When we got home from the hospital, I was in high spirits and in full supermom mode. Getting laundry done in between night feeds, cooking and pumping, etc. “Soon enough, I found myself...