**Anabel:** For me, motherhood is the most incredible, intense, and transformative experience of my life. I wanted to capture the rawness and vulnerability of it all, the beauty and the challenges. Sharing these images is about celebrating the incredible strength of women and the miracle of bringing a new life into the world. [[1](https://www.hola.com/actualidad/20241129733114/anabel-pantoja-comparte-las-imagenes-de-su-parto-y-de-los-momentos-previos-a-la-llegada-de-alma/)]
**Interviewer:** Your honesty about the difficulties of labour and postpartum recovery has resonated with many mothers. What message do you hope to send to women navigating this stage of life?
**Anabel:** I want women to know they’re not alone. Motherhood is a rollercoaster, with highs and lows, moments of pure joy and periods of immense exhaustion. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, to ask for help, and to acknowledge the challenges. Let’s break the stigma around the less glamorous aspects of motherhood and create a more supportive environment for all women.