After nine months of waiting around and watching their bellies grow bigger and bigger, there's no better moment in a mother's life than when she finally meets her little bundle of joy for the first time.
Of course, plenty of moms struggle with shedding the extra pounds that came along with their baby. In fact, there are some out there who think it's perfectly alright to shame a new mom about her looks, distracting her from all of her happiness, by making her self-conscious for something as beautiful as bringing a human into the world.
That's why it's so amazing to see the tables being turned by brave mamas out there (especially those in the spotlight!) who find the courage to bare all after they welcome their tykes into the world.
Hilaria Thomas Baldwin, wife of actor Alec Baldwin, is turning heads by doing just that with an Instagram post showing off her curvy torso just 24 hours after giving birth to the couple's third child.
Hilaria and Alec have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of their new son with their other children, 3-year-old daughter Carmen and 1-year-old Rafael.
Alec also has an older daughter, 20-year-old Ireland, with his previous wife, actress Kim Basinger.
Like with all of her pregnancies, Hilaria documented her growing belly on her Instagram account, never shying away from the natural way her body was changing to bring a new life into their family.
After giving birth on September 12, 2016, she shared this precious photo with the caption, "We are so pleased to introduce you to our new baby, Leonardo Ángel Charles Baldwin. It was such a special day bringing him into this world."
Just 24 hours later, she snapped this photo in front of her hospital room's bathroom mirror, something the yoga instructor also did after having Rafael.
It's not very often women in the spotlight take vulnerable photos like these, especially since they often feel even more pressure to jump right back into shape after giving birth.
But, Hilaria explains, "It always makes me a bit nervous to do something like this, but I feel that in the age of such strong body shaming, I want to do all that I can to normalize a real body and promote healthy self-esteem."
She then referenced her firm belief in a good diet and balanced exercise, inviting others to join her as she works to get back into pre-baby shape.
Hilaria also addressed common questions she's been receiving, clarifying that Leonardo was not born via C-section and that she briefly removed the bulky post-birth pads moms require, saying there's "a limit to how much you need to see" with a laughing emoji.
Take a look at the clip below to hear more about this amazing mama and her adorable family.
And don't forget to SHARE her inspiring message with your loved ones!
