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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.
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Photos from #bumpday
…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🖤
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
Am I the only one who’s still very much obsessed with this (still pretty) new aloyoga lavender color? The best so far I’d say. I actually wanted to be better about posting again but life and pregnancy and a car accident (baby is fine thank god) and doctors appointment as well as work are keeping me busy. Wbu? Do you feel like time is just flying by too? Summer here is pretty much over and I’m SO ready for fall! 🍂🍁 🎃
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Wearing all alo
Mat: mandukaeurope
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#pregnancylife #bumpday
As a third time exclusively breastfeeding mama, when people ask about my breastfeeding journey, I always tell them the two things I’ve needed most to succeed: lots of dedication and the support of my family. Breastfeeding is an ALL day and night event, so, for me, support looks like me getting some much-needed rest, while Mark is able to take on some of Xander’s feedings.
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!
Use code SPATTERSON to get 30% OFF any $50+ purchase on the Tommee Tippee site through 8/31. #ParentOn #sponsored #Nipplevision #TommeeTippee #NationalBreastfeedingMonth
GIVEAWAY CLOSED In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, I am so excited to be teaming up with Tommee Tippee to GIVEAWAY an entire Made for Me Pumping Bundle (to include the bottles, breast pump, and so much more) to one lucky follower!
How to enter:
1.Follow occasions.byshakira and tommeetippeenorthamerica
2.Like this post.
3.Tag three mamas (in separate comments).
B O N U S E N T R I E S:
Share my post to your story + tag me. ❤️
This giveaway ends 8/17/20 at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be announced 8/26/20.
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Sometimes when you discover a switchblade comb exists, you’ve gotta make use of it. Thank you indycaronnbc for this gem. Great interview marcoandretti 😂 #indy500 #bumpday #aimhigh #mulletlife #racing #goodjobsage
Put that on my wedding ring, put that on my baby name!💍🖤🤰🏾#STYLEDbyYB #BabySix2021 #BumpDay
Photographer: laikenjoy
Casual Sundays☕️ // Wearing my favorite comfy overalls that have been on repeat! These are going to be so great to transition into fall with (think- layered with a cozy turtleneck, wide brimmed hat, & cute booties)🤩🍂 Currently 30% off and come in a few other colors as well🙌 #LTKUnder50 #LTKBump http://liketk.it/3mhhL
Did somebody say #bumpday? While I was pregnant it felt like I was pregnant FOREVER & now I realized 😩 it all went by so fast! #ikindamissit
I loved sharing my pregnancy experience with you all and the support I got along the way! Anyone that helped me and to anyone that I was able to help through my experience 😘 THANK YOU!
I really wish I had bump pics from 16 years ago with my first baby but I was so damn young nobody was thinking about pictures 😅
Psa: kids say no to sex until you can pay your own bills 😂 cause you won’t have money for maternity shoots
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