A Dad Bod’s Ode to Maternity Photos

Maternity photos have become a modern rite of passage for expecting mothers, offering a stylish way to celebrate and document pregnancy. From ethereal shoots of Beyoncé to high-fashion shots of Kim Kardashian, the maternity shoot has become a social media phenomenon.

This man’s parody of the iconic pose actually draws attention to the less-heralded “dad bod.” While maternity photos have been prevalent in recent years, the trend actually dates back to the early 1990s when Demi Moore posed pregnant and nude on the cover of Vanity Fair. This opened the door for women to celebrate their changing bodies in artistic ways.

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