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Body image after having a baby
Your body can change in many ways during pregnancy and after you have given birth, but there are ways you can help your body recover and get used to the new you.
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Building positive body image in kids
It's important to teach kids to feel good about their bodies. If they have a positive body image, they'll have greater self-esteem and are more likely to have a healthy outlook on life. Learn more here.
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Body image explained - Butterfly Foundation
Body image is a feeling state created by numerous factors. Whatever your appearance, every person can enjoy & deserves a positive body image.
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What is body image? | Developing a positive body image | Kids Helpline
You don’t have to have full lips, bulging biceps, long legs - or any other specific physical traits for that matter - to have a healthy body image.If you stand in front of a mirror and judge yourself, you’re not alone. We’ve got some tips to help keep you on track with developing a healthy body image.
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Body image in pregnancy - COPE
COPE's purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur prior to and within the perinatal period.
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Body image - women - Better Health Channel
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Modelling healthy body image - Butterfly Foundation
One of the most empowering ways to support development of positive body image, is to show what a healthy body image looks like.
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Boosting body image - Butterfly Foundation
Creating body satisfaction, acceptance and self-confidence, will look and feel different for everyone. There is support for you along the way.
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Body image, eating disorders and teenagers - ReachOut Parents
Understand body image and eating disorders and how you can best support your teenager.
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Having a Healthy Body Image | How Far Is Too Far?
Do you or someone you know:feel scared at the idea of gaining weightlet your weight affect the way you feel about yourselffixate on what you believe are flaws in your appearancetry to hide or conceal your body because youre self-consciousavoid social commitments or outings because of how you feel about your appearancethink about your body shape or weight all the timeIf you have ticked any of these boxes, you may have a negative body image
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