These Women Were Photographed Before And After Becoming Mothers
Becoming a mother is a huge life transition. Photographer Vaida Razmislavičė decided to create a photo series documenting how women change physically when they turn into mothers. The series is called Becoming A Mother. Vaida photographed 33 women, before and after they delivered their firstborn.
Vaida said, "For this photo idea, I chose a very simple format, as if I was taking passport photos. I wanted to highlight my model's gaze, taking away everything that would interfere with it (i.e. the belly)."
Straight Hair, Don't Care
Either this woman has time to straighten her hair post-baby, or she has naturally straight hair and she had time to curl it before the baby was born. We might never know the truth.
Switching Things Up With Red Hair
This woman dyed her hair red after giving birth to her first child. We think that red color suits her complexion and her eye color quite well. Motherhood also suits her quite well.
The Big Chop
This woman got a very typical mom haircut. What is it about having kids that makes you want to chop off your hair? It's probably easier to take care of this way.
Now That's A Post-Pregnancy Glow
They say that pregnant women have a glow, but we think new moms do too. This woman clearly has a post-pregnancy glow in the second photo. She looks so happy to be a mom.
A New, More Practical Braid
This woman realized that it's easier to keep her hair out of her face when she's caring for her new baby if she ties it back in a braid. We think the new look is working for her.
Au Natural Wavy Hair
This mom seems to be letting her natural waves come out now that she has a new baby. It just goes to show that you can still stay natural and look put together as a new mom.
A Discerning Look
This mom went for a more neutral lipstick after having the baby, but other than that, she looks pretty much the same. She's as beautiful as she always was. Those glasses really frame her face.
From Chic Bob To Chic Mom
Just because this beautiful woman became a mother, doesn't mean she had to give up her chic, short hair. Now she wear her bob with choppy layers to make it easy to style in mornings.
No More Time For A Haircut
This mom let her hair grow out a little bit, but other than that, she looks very similar to how she looked before having a baby. This transformation is an internal one.
This New Mom Is Glowing Now
This woman seems to truly be glowing now that she's become a mom. Not much has change but the brightness in her eyes and smile shows she loves her new journey.
Time To Grow Out The Bangs
This mom decided to grow out her bangs after having a baby. Having bangs can be hard to maintain. you have to keep going back to the salon to get the cut. There's no time for that when you're a mom.
From Quiet And Reserved To Happy And Glowing
Anyone with curly hair knows it can be hard to handle. This woman tames her beautiful curls effortlessly both before and after becoming a mother. Her hair perfectly frames her joyful smile!
A Quick Chop
This mom cut a few inches off of her hair after having her first child. Maybe it's so her baby doesn't pull on her hair while she's busy being a mom.
Smile For The Camera
This woman looks a lot happier now that she's a mom. Her life must have taken a turn for the better. Either that or she just didn't feel like smiling in the first picture.
To Braid Or Not To Braid
Before having a baby, this mom had all the time in the world to braid her hair. Now that she has a little one to take care of, she chooses to leave her hair down.
A Brilliant Smile
This woman has a lovely smile on her face now that she's a new mom. That hair color and style really suits her, but it's the smile that makes the biggest difference.
It's All In The Eyes
In all of the photos, the models look very similar pre- and post-baby. Perhaps this is a comment on how women don't need to lose their sense of self when they become mothers.
A Brighter Blue
This woman looks pretty much the same now as before she became a mother. She is wearing a brighter blue shirt now, though. It could be a new shirt, or maybe it's something she's had in her closet for a while.
A Shorter Cut
This mom found some time in her busy schedule to get a haircut. Do you think she looks better with long hair or short hair? Both options suit her face quite well.
Short Bangs
This mom's funky haircut has grown out since she had a baby. That must be on purpose because it does look like she found time to get her bangs trimmed.
A Young Mom
Become a mother is a blessing, no matter how old you are. This mom looks rather young, and she also looks like she's taking motherhood in stride. She doesn't look frazzled at all.
Maintaining The Curls
Maintaining a head of curly hair is no easy feat. Women with hair like this put a lot of work into washing, drying, and styling. This mom manages to do all that while caring for her new baby.
Long Hair, Don't Care
This mom let her roots grow out after she gave birth to her first baby. We think that the ombre look kind of suits her. Motherhood looks good on her.
The Same Face
This mom went from wearing a very light lipstick to no lipstick at all. Her natural beauty really shines through in the second photo. It looks like these pictures could have been taken on the same day.
A Similar Look
This new mom hasn't changed much at all since giving birth to her first child. It's almost like motherhood has left her the same person on the outside while changing her completely on the inside.
Still The Same Person
SO much changes when you become a mom for the first time, but this woman has managed to hold on to her pre-baby self. She's even wearing the same shirt as before.
A New Perspective
This woman is still wearing white shirts, but now she's a mom. A lot has changed in her life, even though it doesn't look like a lot has changed in these two pictures.
A Brighter Day
This woman looks almost exactly the same as she did before she gave birth. Her hair is the same length, and her eyebrows are the same shape. She is a little less tanned in the second photo.
Are You Sure This Is A Before And After?
This woman looks like she hasn't aged a day since she gave birth to her baby. Her face looks the same as it did before she became a mother. Nice glasses!
Similar Style
This woman isn't wearing the same shirt in both of these photos, but she is wearing a similar blue button-down shirt in both. It's interesting to see that her style hasn't changed much since becoming a mother.
Looking Good
This woman looks a bit less tanned now than she did before she had her baby. She probably had more time to go on tropical vacations back then. Now she gets to stay home with her little one.
A Happy Face
This mom was happy before she had a baby, and she's still really happy after having a baby. She's just a happy person all around. Happy people make great mothers.
Smiling With Her Eyes
The love that this woman feels for her new child is visible in her eyes. This woman looks pretty much the same pre- and post-baby, but now her smile is just a bit more expressive.
