This piece symbolizes the transformation and beauty of the maternal experience. Throughout the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, a mother’s body undergoes significant changes that reflect the power and strength of the maternal journey.
The monarch butterfly is a powerful symbol of transformation and metamorphosis, as it undergoes a complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and finally to a fully formed butterfly. Similarly, the journey of motherhood involves a complete transformation of the body and the mind.
A woman’s body reflects the miracle of life and the power of maternal instincts. Every stretch mark, every curve, every wrinkle tells a unique story of the maternal journey and represents the deep love and connection between a mother and her child.
“Monarch Mama” celebrates the beauty and strength of women who have undergone the transformation of motherhood. It reminds us that every woman’s body is unique and beautiful, and that the journey of motherhood is a powerful and transformative experience that deserves to be celebrated and honored.
My name is Lauren and I am a mother, artist, and birth worker. I am incredibly passionate about maternal health and celebrating the stages of parenthood. After having my second baby at home, I started to question why my births were so different. This curiosity led me to become a doula and support families through their own pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys.
