Loving a C-section scar is not about pretending recovery is easy. It is about honoring your body’s work, caring for your whole self, and writing a new story of strength.

Sometimes, I hate that you are forever a part of me. You weren’t wanted, but you were what I was permanently left with after bringing my son into this world. The words of my doctor swirl in my head.

Kelly Hughes made history this summer when she became the first model to bare her cesarean-section scar for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in the magazine's 58-year history. In an interview on ...

Just one day after giving birth to her baby daughter, Alexa, Raquel Renteria took to social media to share a picture. But it wasn’t an image of her newborn she wanted the world to see, but the raw ...

“To @kellyhues & all the C-Section moms, wear that scar with pride. It’s proof you’re strong as a mother ,” Frida Mom posted on Instagram, alongside the photo. Hughes also uploaded the picture to her ...

Kelly Hughes made history with her inclusion in the 2022 issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit as the first to model with a visible C-section scar. Now, she's reflecting on how the images seen across ...

Vanessa Morgan is on a mission to encourage others to embrace their skin — imperfections and all. That's the thinking behind her latest tattoo, which honors the C-section scar she got after the birth ...

Kelly Hughes made history this summer when she became the first model to bare her cesarean-section scar for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in the magazine's 58-year history. The outlet partnered ...

"I am speechless and so honored to be in @ si_swimsuit 2022 as the FIRST woman to expose her C-section scar in magazines history!" Hughes shared on social media. "I struggled with insecurities from my ...

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is featuring a model showing off her C-section scar for the first time in the magazine's 58-year history. For the 2022 Swimsuit issue, Kelly Hughes, in collaboration with ...

C-section scars present distinct considerations due to their location on the lower abdomen, an area that experiences frequent movement, stretching, and friction from clothing. These 4-6 inch incisions ...