Pregnancy and childbirth can bring a beautiful mix of emotions - joy, gratitude, worry, uncertainty, and everything in between. Every feeling is valid, and you deserve the space to notice, process, and honor what your heart is carrying in each season.
For many women, changes in food, body image, and self-perception can become unexpected stressors during pregnancy and postpartum. Your body is doing something incredible, even when it doesn’t always feel familiar or comfortable.
Journaling can be a gentle and life-giving way to reflect, release expectations, and reconnect with yourself. Taking time to write through old beliefs and current emotions can help bring clarity, grace, and peace - supporting both your well-being and your baby’s in this sacred season.
You are doing holy, meaningful work. Be gentle with yourself.
Journaling Prompts
What was your relationship like with food and body image before pregnancy?
What is your current relationship with food and body image?
What are ways you can befriend your body as it is changing? (E.g., daily affirmations, gentle movement, etc.)
What is a gold you have for yourself that is not related to aesthetics? (E.g., walking with friends at least twice a week, prioritizing 3 meals a day + snacks, etc.)
What affirmations would you like to repeat daily to yourself, in regards to food and body image? (E.g., “My body is ever-changing”,“I am allowed to honor changes in my energy levels”, etc.)
Are you appropriately fueling? If not, what are ways you can incorporate more snacks or meals throughout the day? (E.g., make-ahead meals the night before, nutrition shakes, etc.)
We hope these reflections offer you encouragement, clarity, and gentle insight into the areas of your life you may want to nurture, strengthen, or lovingly protect - so you can continue showing up feeling supported, confident, and well cared for.
If food or body image ever begins to feel overwhelming or heavy on your heart, please know you don’t have to carry that alone. Reaching out to your OB, psychiatric nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, or counselor can be a beautiful first step toward finding compassionate support and trusted resources in your community.
You deserve care, grace, and guidance every step of the way.