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7 Tips for Taking a Pregnant Selfie

January 18, 2015 By Jenna 12 Comments

Looking thin while pregnant should probably be your very last priority, because, um, you’re not. I’m not. We’re not. Dere’s a baby in dere. BUT, I know the vain woes of wanting to look your best and just fit into your clothes again, damnit!

So, when you’re putting your bumpdate out there for the world to see, it feels good to look a teensy bit nice instead of feeling like an orca. I get that. We deserve a little self-confidence, and I don’t care if that is a sign of a broken society. Break on.

I stalk a lot of your preggie selfies, take notes and have come up with a little system that makes me feel good about putting my bellah out there for y’all to see. I swear to you I’m bigger in real life, but you’d never know it. Or the hormones are making me delusional.

Pregnancy is such an awesome time, and you’re going to want to document it with your own maternity photos. Here are the best tips for showing off your bump and feeling confident in your maternity fashion. The best part? These are real photos on an iPhone - something everyone with a smartphone can do. | baby boy | baby girl | pregnancy announcement | gender reveal

 

Pregnancy is such an awesome time, and you’re going to want to document it with your own maternity photos. Here are the best tips for showing off your bump and feeling confident in your maternity fashion. The best part? These are real photos on an iPhone - something everyone with a smartphone can do. | baby boy | baby girl | pregnancy announcement | gender reveal

Pregnancy is such an awesome time, and you’re going to want to document it with your own maternity photos. Here are the best tips for showing off your bump and feeling confident in your maternity fashion. The best part? These are real photos on an iPhone - something everyone with a smartphone can do. | baby boy | baby girl | pregnancy announcement | gender reveal

Pregnancy is such an awesome time, and you’re going to want to document it with your own maternity photos. Here are the best tips for showing off your bump and feeling confident in your maternity fashion. The best part? These are real photos on an iPhone - something everyone with a smartphone can do. | baby boy | baby girl | pregnancy announcement | gender reveal

 

Good Posture: Standing up nice and straight does wonders for anyone. You should just do this all the time. I’m talking to me.

Keep Hips Back: Just a touch. No need to booty pop. But, keeping the larger part of yourself further from the camera makes it look a tad smaller.

Suck It In: Again, just a bit. You are pregnant after all. There isn’t any hiding it and nor should you. It’s beautiful!

Hand on Your Back: Press a hand into the small of your back so that there is no extra fabric creating extra you in the behind area.

Tighter Shirts: I’m not talking second skin. Just wear something flattering and not a mumu.

Filters: Smoke and mirrors. Black and white if ya need it.

Remove Visual Clutter: Clean up the background to create a cleaner looking picture. Keep the focus on your beautiful belly, and remember, you’re pregnant. NOT FAT. I only say this because I need to hear it too.

Do you have any hot tips for me? I’m all about feeling my best while pregnant.

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  1. Cam says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:47 am

    You look amazing! I love the tips and the word “bumpdate”is awesome!

    Reply
  2. Amelia @ One Catholic Mama says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:18 am

    These are great tips..and I’m not even pregnant! I love posts about “how to look better in pictures” what fun!

    Reply
  3. Iris Hanlin says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Lol. I love the thermometer in the first picture. :p I won’t be pregnant for a while… there are a few things I have to do first. Like find a man and get married and all that… but I’ll keep these in mind. ;)

    The Starving Inspired

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  4. Efficient Momma says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:57 am

    lol! I love this! The tighter shirts and hand on your back totally help…or at least as much as they could help when I’m growing wider than I am tall (no joke!).

    Reply
  5. Patty says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Now I’m not growing a person right now, but definitely helpful info for the future…good stuff Jenna:)

    Reply
  6. Carolyn Svellinger says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:43 pm

    “Wow, I didn’t know you could speak whale!”
    Thaaaa-aaann-k yoo-uuuuuuu Jenn-AHHGHGHG, from the Svells.

    Reply
  7. Tara Brelinsky says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    This cracked me up, but I sooooo get it. If I’m ever bumped again I’ll have to follow your advice.

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    January 20, 2015 at 8:59 am

    lol these are great! Notes taken. I’ll be sure to tag you if we are blessed with another little cutie to get some feedback! My preggo self normally looks preggo *everywhere* face and limbs included.

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Love this list! i was notorious for using the bathroom mirror and some folks commented that they didn’t like the potty in the background, eh.

    Reply
  10. Elden Gatley says

    March 11, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I agree that good posture is important for pregnancy selfies. Otherwise, you will just appear sluggish. Additionally, it will be harder for people to tell how pregnant you really are.

    Reply
  11. Lucy Gibson says

    April 26, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    I love your point about not trying to look thin when you’re pregnant. My sister just found out that she’s pregnant and is really excited. We’re hoping to get some professional maternity shots of her to hang on the wall.

    Reply

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