Mum's Indentiy Changes Through Extreme Pregnancy Face

MUM'S INDENTIY CHANGES THROUGH EXTREME PREGNANCY FACE

WITH VID AND PIX

BY SHANNON PICKETT

This new mum has shared her shocking experience with 'pregnancy face' which caused her entire look to change as her face bloated and turned red.
Farah Faizal, 28, from Malaysia, has gone viral on TikTok with over 100 million views after she shared shocking before-and-after pregnancy photos, sparking accusations of using filters or faking her face entirely.
Now, she’s clapping back, revealing the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Online, she said: "My face right now is slowly recovering and I'm slowly getting my features back.
“I don't owe anyone an explanation. But the truth is? It does affect my mental health when some of you choose to dismiss what pregnancy hormones can do to a woman's body and emotions.”
Farah Faizal has become an unexpected viral sensation for her face. The Malaysian TikToker shocked viewers with her dramatic facial changes during pregnancy, with some commenters even accusing her of fabricating the entire look using filters or doctored photos.
The term 'pregnancy face' is often used online to describe bloating or breakouts that happen during pregnancy.
But Farah’s transformation was so intense that many people simply didn’t believe it. After giving birth to her daughter, Khaseh, the mum found herself not only recovering from childbirth but also facing a wave of internet backlash.
Critics flooded her comment sections, questioning her authenticity and throwing around accusations of catfishing.
Farah, who had openly documented her struggles, quickly became the centre of a viral storm and she didn’t stay silent.
She has also revealed that she’s now undergoing treatment for her skin, which was severely affected during pregnancy.
Her goal, she says, is awareness. She’s using her platform to speak up about the less glamorous side of pregnancy, the one she rarely sees shown on Instagram or TikTok.
She said: “Yes, I have acne scars. Yes, my skin has texture. Because I’m a human being, not a Barbie doll. Real skin has texture. Real people go through changes.
"It’s okay to feel insecure. It’s okay to use filters. That doesn’t mean I’m hiding who I am.
"Filters don’t change my identity, they just smooth out what the camera often exaggerates.
"It’s still me, still my face, still my truth. My purpose here is simply to raise awareness and let other women who have gone through the same experience know that they are not alone. Not many people discuss this openly.
"On social media, people mostly share the beautiful side of pregnancy. I used to wonder why I didn’t have that “pregnancy glow” that everyone else seemed to have.
"But after doing my own research, I realized I’m not the only one feeling this way. That’s precisely why I choose to share my story, so others don’t feel isolated in their journey.”
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