Any of you felt shameful of your pregnancy body and didn't like posting up pictures of yourself? I have a friend who is having a hard time adjusting with her new shape and cannot come to terms with it. How can I encourage her to embrace the changes?

I have a friend who took “bump” photos every month to document her journey of becoming a mother. I think it helped her adjust and she viewed the changes positively (as a good progress of her pregnancy). It helped that her husband fully supports her and constantly reassure her of her changing figure. When she posted her bump photos, the “likes” she got also helped add to her confidence. Sure, there were times where she felt down and would worry about not being able to get back to her pre-pregnancy figure. But more often than not, she reminded herself that what mattered most was that her baby was getting enough nutrients and that to worry about the post pregnancy figure only when the time comes. All these positive thoughts helped motivate her through the final few weeks (which was when she put on most weight). There are many methods available that would help to lose weight (healthily) after she delivers. You can try gathering more information on those to assure her that it is not an irreversible change. Examples would be breastfeeding, postnatal massages, exercising (when she feels up to it, you can also offer to be her exercise buddy), and having a balanced diet. Hope your friend would feel better about her body and have a happy pregnancy!