As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

Frida Mom caters to the millions of women in the United States who become new mothers every year. Helping them to navigate the physical discomfort of the fourth trimester, the brand offers a collection of female-focused products that playfully address the needs of postpartum bodies.

During pregnancy, a mother’s medical health is closely monitored, but issues like skin changes and discomfort typically receive little attention. My Expert Midwife tackles this with premium, all-natural skin care products, addressing the awkwardness around pregnant bodies in the process.

The lack of nuanced representation of pregnant women in the media, and limited style options, mean many women have felt restricted in how they can dress when pregnant. But with new narratives emerging courtesy of icons like Rihanna, there's a shift towards more diversity in pregnancy style.

Across social media platforms, French women are using the hashtag #monpostpartum to share stories about childbirth and their recovering bodies. As the body positivity movement gains traction in France, how can brands step in to support women and to normalise the physical changes a baby brings?