[[bpstrwcotob]]

Explore our content

Marriage, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Body Image Lauren Washer Marriage, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Body Image Lauren Washer

The Gospel Frees Us from Shame: Embracing Sexual Intimacy with a Postpartum Body

We may not be able to change some aspects of our postpartum bodies, but the gospel can change how we think about them and help us embrace intimacy with our husbands.

Editor’s Note: This article addresses struggles and tensions that can arise, even in otherwise "healthy" marriages. Its encouragements are best read with discernment and consideration of your unique situation. If abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual) or other illegal or illicit behavior is occurring in your marriage, please tell someone and reach out for counsel and/or professional intervention. 

Read More
Pregnancy & Postpartum, Body Image Risen Motherhood Pregnancy & Postpartum, Body Image Risen Motherhood

Why You Don't Have to Love Your Postpartum Body

Gaining and losing nearly 140 lbs. in the span of four years, well, that'll do a number on your body. 

After every baby, at about four weeks post-partum, I've looked longly at my pre-baby jeans and wondered why I ever thought I wasn't skinny enough. I looked at the width of the leg opening, the number on the tag and I prayed that, 1) someday I'd fit into them again, and 2) if I do, that I'd actually appreciate it and love my body for it.

Read More

Where to Next?

We podcast too

You don’t have to live with fear in motherhood.

Tune into our Fear mini-series, where we discuss the hope the gospel gives when motherhood feels scary.

All the freebies, just for you.

Ready to be intentional in your prayer life? 

Get our free prayer resource with thirty days of prayer prompts for mom and fun activities to teach your children too.

We’re a nonprofit

All our content is free because of moms like you!

Want to help Risen Motherhood keep creating the content you know and love? Give now.