Mothers and mother-to-be have long been a source of artistic expression for men, but now a new crop of female artists are taking back our bods for their own form of artistic interpretation. These aren’t some holier-than-thou “Madonna and Child” portraits, either. Rather, these women are shining a light on the reality, rawness and intimacy of pregnancy and postpartum through their own lens. Check them out, below.

We The Mamas by Meg Stackerking

This series by @megstackerking features motherhood in the year 2020, with portraits shot entirely over FaceTime.

Mother by Abbey Drucker

A new series by the artist showcases the pregnant female body in all its rad glory as well as intimate moments of motherhood.

@Moonandcheeze

The artist known as Bri only shoots herself, but shows the reality of pregnancy, parenting and relationships.

Mothers by Mayan Toledano

The Israeli-Moroccan photographer shoots women in the various stages of pregnancy, with work that’s at once intimate yet empowering.