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Post. Share. Advocate.
1. On July 23, 2025, go to Twitter or Instagram and post a pregnancy photo — past or present, yours or someone you love — with #BumpDay. Include a reason why you’re sharing your bump. (Need some inspiration? Try this: “There are vast disparities in maternal health care based on where a mom lives, her ability to pay and the color of her skin. That’s unacceptable, and it’s why I’m participating in #BumpDay with @whattoexpectproject and @whattoexpect.”)
2. Tag three friends and ask them to share a bump.
3. Go to whattexpectproject.org to send an email to your elected officials urging them to support the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, which aims to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States.
#BUMPDAY FACT SHEET Social Media Toolkit
Photos from #bumpday
Hump day treats 🥄🌈💕 Colors are: Rose Quartz, Pink Slyme, Cotton Candy, Purple Lolli, Gold Amethyst, Royal Blue, and Blue Dream 💦 Link in bio ⬆️
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These spoons are great for scooping up keif, saucy dabs, or whatever else you’d like! Which one is your favorite? I think mine is Pink Slyme 😻
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UPDATE: Sold out!
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#humpday #bumpday #glassart #opals #glassblowing #festivalseason #housemusiclover #pendysofig #dabtool #terpenes #bongbeauties #art #sculpture #spoons
…moral of the story…you’d be amazed at what grows when you water your own grass
#tbt and belated #bumpday challenge thanks to thedrjoy 🥰
Wardrobe courtesy of fenoel and nubianskin 💁🏽♀️ #AllBlackEverything🖤
Happy #BumpDay 🤰🏻A day to remind y’all that I was once a glowing goddess🤣…but also to stand up for equitable care for every mom, everywhere. 💞
Being a Hooters girl and Gogo dancer didn’t come with fantastic insurance. (Go figure 🤷🏻♀️) So when I was pregnant I went to a clinic. A lot of times I didn’t get a real doctor. Just a random student in training which makes the invasive part of checkups more painful. On numerous visits they didn’t even know I was pregnant! 😑 I was fully aware that they were treating me like 💩 but what can you really do when you’re an industry worker with no bennies?
In the end, the ultrasounds I received by nervous students were not read properly. Lucy almost didn’t make it because they missed a development defect. We found out in the delivery room in the worst way. 💔 The fact that she is here is nothing short of a miracle.
But why tf did we need a miracle when I did everything right in pregnancy?
Well because I was born to a bar owner so I have worked in the industry my whole life. But, the healthcare system is setup where not every economic class and race can afford to have a healthy pregnancy. Even for the people who hustle.
I have, and I urge you to visit whattoexpect site to help us take policy action! All mommas deserve to be treated by competent, compassionate professionals and all babies deserve the best chance. ❤️
#nationalbumpday #whattoexpectwhenyoureexpecting #preggie #maternityphotography #preggers #womenempowerment
Clara ♥️ fotos do nosso último workshop de estúdio no rio de janeiro
#Maternity #maternitygown #maternitygown #maternitydress #Maternityphotography #Maternityphotographer #Maternityfashion #Bumpstyle #bumpday #babyshower #babyshowerdress #pregnancyfashion #pregnancy #pregnancyphotos #thirdtrimester #maternityphotography #pregnancyshoot ⠀#gravidiva #inspiredbycolour
A pregnancy photodump for #BumpDay. 😊
I also wanted to share with you guys 1 thing I absolutely hated about my pregnancies, and 1 thing I loved.
HATED the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster.
I was an egg the whole time. I was ecstatic when I was happy, irritable, quick to anger and really low when I was sad but guess what? All emotions led to TEARS.
I remember calling my partner bawling when I was pregnant with Kukhanya because I missed him and hadn’t seen him in a couple of days. I don’t think I’ve ever cried that much in my life and all because I wanted to see my man? Sha! High school Sibs would have been so disappointed in me.
LOVED being spoilt and of course the belly. I felt beautiful and so connected to God, the universe and all things creation. I believe there’s something very sacred and divine about the fact that we can carry life. And of course nothing beats rubbing your pregnant belly and being greeted with a kick. 🥺
Just talking about it makes me miss it a little but naaaaaah, I’m good. 😂
What did you love and hate about being pregnant?
And I’m very curious to know from those who have never been pregnant but 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘵, what excites you about pregnancy and what make you nervous?
#pregnancyunplugged
#throwback in honor of whattoexpect’s #BumpDay initiative! (And thank you sarahaines for drawing my attention to this! xo) It’s so important to show support for all women going through the ups and downs of pregnancy. Pregnancy can be really tough sometimes (and really wonderful other times 🥰). Creating a little person is hard work. Sending love to all the moms out there who have done (or are doing) the superhero work of making a baby. It’s so wild to think that the little boy in the second picture was in my tummy! 😍❤️ #pregnancy #babyboy #mamasboy #babiesofinstagram #pregnancythrowback #pregnantbelly #health #wellness #love #superhero #mom #momsofinstagram
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When I asked for the best bottle recommendation, for expressed breastmilk, a large majority of my friends suggested tommeetippeenorthamerica Closer to Nature bottles. They have a super wide nipple that is shaped like mom’s breast to encourage a natural latch. Thankfully, Xander is a big fan, and he and daddy have already made it a weekend tradition to watch the fight while mama gets some extra sleep!
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Today is #bumpday an awareness campaign by whattoexpect that has been going on for 7 years now and focuses on women’s maternal health issues.
When I came across the campaign through mamafreshchi, I knew it something I would participate in. She mentioned in her recent article with whattoexpect the topic of how Black women need to be prepared with not only a birth plan but a “how will I leave the hospital alive plan”.
When I read that portion it hit home. I knew I would adopt the same mindset and practice with my second.
I contemplated whether I would document this special moment in my life and the life of my family in social medialand and after reading her piece it was a “hell yeah for me”.
I’m sharing my 15 week bump today to bring awareness to disparity that exists with the Black birth experience and to let practitioners know “I said what I said” means exactly that! We deserve to LIVE!
My beautiful friend Shelby of lawsonaccessories gifted me with a special afternoon of love after I shared with her our amazing news. It included a BEAUTIFUL henna belly blessing by henna_chakra where she also dressed me in traditional Indian garb and explained the significance of the colors of the fabric. It was the most amazing intimate session. I was left speechless. henna_chakra also took these awesome photos.
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