# Expecting Ballerina Photography Instagram's 'Balletbeautiful' Shows a Dancing Pregnant Ballerina By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-27 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnant-ballerina References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362882/Nine-Month-Pregnant-Ballerina-Documents-Her-Pregnancy-In-Graceful-Photo-Series/) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/balletbeautiful) Instagrammer 'BalletBeautiful,' or Mary Helen Bowers, as she is known offline, has been documenting her pregnancy through a series of photos over a series of nine months. Bowers' is a former New York City ballerina who now has a studio named Ballet Beautiful in SoHo, aimed at helping women to build [grace and strength](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moved-by-motherhood) through the practice of ballet. Her personal photo series is truly testament to her business, since she is still able to find her balance on one leg in [ballet shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointe-hyper-royal), perform the splits and make miraculous bends even months into her pregnancy. Her inspiring photo series proves that you don't have to stop doing what you love when you become a mother and that changes to one's physique can be accepted with the positivity and poise of a professional ballerina. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pregnancy Fitness:** Opportunity for fitness and wellness industry to cater to pregnant women through ballet-based workouts and exercises. - **Moms in Business:** Increase in visibility and support for moms who continue to pursue their passion while raising a family. - **Social Media Marketing:** Importance of using social media platforms like Instagram to showcase personal brand and connect with audiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness and Wellness:** There is potential for fitness and wellness industry to create specialized classes and services for pregnant women who are interested in ballet-based workouts. - **Photography and Videography:** Increased demand for professional photography and videography services catering to pregnant ballerinas looking to document their journey. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion industry can create ballet-inspired clothing and apparel lines for pregnant women who want to feel comfortable and stylish during their pregnancy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballet-Inspired Altheticwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/en-pointe-collection.md) - [AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-photoshoot.md) - [Pregnancy Wellness Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eating-for-pregnancy.md) - [Supportive Maternity Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-shapewear.md) - [Elevated Maternity Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seraphine-1.md) - [Postpartum Exercise Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-after-having-a-baby.md) - [Pilates-Forward Wellness Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-body.md) - [Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-people-pregnancy-safe.md) - [Proactive Postpartum Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postpartum-fitness-app.md)