Mama story: Lara Giesing “My le Bump sculpture is a lasting reminder of how strong my body is”

From the very beginning, le Bump felt warm, personal, and welcoming. The final sculpture turned out even more beautiful than I had imagined. Whenever I look at it, it takes me right back to my pregnancy and to the time when my son, Dante, was still so close to me—literally beneath my heart.

Motherhood feels incredibly intense, yet at the same time completely natural, as if it has always been part of who I am. Of course, I’m still finding my way sometimes, but above all, I feel so grateful to experience it. I see so much of myself in my son, which makes it even more special.

My le Bump sculpture is a lasting reminder of how strong my body is—how it was able to grow and safely bring my beautiful son into the world.