The Mother Behind the Mother™
The world celebrated the baby.
But someone needed to hold the mother too.
This design was created to honor the often unseen journey of motherhood. Behind every new life is a woman navigating physical recovery, emotional change, sleepless nights, self-discovery, and a level of strength that often goes unnoticed.
For many mothers, the transition into parenthood can include struggles with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, loneliness, overwhelm, and challenges to their mental health. Yet these experiences are rarely spoken about as openly as they should be.
The Mother Behind the Mother™ is a reminder that mothers deserve support, compassion, understanding, and care. Their wellbeing matters. Their healing matters. Their story matters.
The artwork symbolizes growth through adversity. Deep roots emerge from cracked earth, blooming into life and light, reflecting the truth behind our message:
Growth Hurts. Bloom Anyway.
IB Leaf Mission
This design is part of the IB Leaf Collection by Imagination Begins, a purpose-driven line created to spark conversations, raise awareness, and encourage support for causes that affect our communities every day.
Together, we can help create a world where mothers feel seen, supported, and never alone.
If you or someone you love is struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or maternal mental health challenges, please know that support is available and seeking help is a sign of strength.
A portion of proceeds from IB Leaf products helps support awareness, education, and community initiatives aligned with our mission.
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S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
4XL |
5XL |
| Width, in |
18.00 |
20.00 |
22.00 |
24.00 |
26.00 |
28.00 |
30.00 |
32.00 |
| Length, in |
28.00 |
29.00 |
30.00 |
31.00 |
32.00 |
33.00 |
34.00 |
35.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in |
15.10 |
16.50 |
18.00 |
19.50 |
21.00 |
22.40 |
23.70 |
25.00 |
| Size tolerance, in |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% cotton (solid colors) with medium 180 g/m² weight — built for year-round wear.
- Tubular knit construction with no side seams for cleaner drape and reduced fabric waste.
- Ribbed, seam-free collar and shoulder tape to maintain shape and resist stretching.
- Dual printing: DTF for sleeves/inner neck and DTG for main art — crisp, detailed imagery.
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified; tear-away label for scratch-free comfort.
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat
