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Anna Whitehouse from London shared image of her c-section scar on Instagram
Popular blogger's post was removed for breaching guidelines on site
Encouraged fellow mums to share their scar by using the hashtag #lineofduty
One said she's 'tired of Instagram censoring things that are natural'

Published: 05:27 EST, 20 November 2018 | Updated: 05:43 EST, 20 November 2018

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A mummy blogger has implored women to embrace their postpartum figures after a photo which revealed her C-section scar was banned from Instagram.

Bestselling author Anna Whitehouse from London shared the image to the 187,000 followers of her Mother Pukka Instagram page on Friday night but claims that it was swiftly removed.

The defiant mother, who co-wrote bestselling book 'Parenting the S*** Out of Life' said: 'The photo I uploaded last night of my c-section scar (still in stories) broached guidelines here.

'I was fairly careful not to flash gusset. And post-operative scarring tissue isn't my idea of X-rated material but anyhow, to pay homage to my "line" as my daughter calls it, here's a safer photo of a mother high as a kite on oxytocin.'

Her photo talking about the alleged censorship has had nearly 7,000 likes and encouraged fellow mums to share their scar by using the hashtag #lineofduty.

MailOnline has contacted Instagram for comment.

Bestselling author Anna Whitehouse from London shared an image of her post-baby tummy on Instagram to celebrate her C-section scar, but the photo was banned from the site for breaching nudity guidelines

Anna, who goes by the name Mother Pukka, explained she'd wanted to encourage positivity around C-section scars by sharing the photo

According to Instagram guidelines, nudity is not permitted, including images of 'sexual intercourse, genitals, and close-ups of fully-nude buttocks' and some photos of female nipples.

Photos of post-mastectomy scarring and women actively breastfeeding are allowed.

Among those who shared an image of their won scar in protest was ThisScottishMummy, who posted a photo taken just four months after she gave birth.

In the caption, she said: 'Never in a zillion years did I think I would show this to the world, but I am angry that people could possibly take offence at something so amazing.

Other mothers began sharing snaps of their own scars in protest at Instagram's removal of Anna's photo

A_littlepieceof us said she was sharing her won snap as she's grown tired of Instagram 'censoring things that are natural' and said that she's proud of this part of her 'tapestry'

'This is a four time C-section scar- you don't see all that many of those kicking about in your feed.

'And I am proud of it because it brought all four of my babies safely into this world.

'It may have a little pouch of wobbly skin and be puckered in places, but I think it's bloody fantastic so there you go. Get stuffed Instagram!!!'

Another mum, just known as A Little Piece of Us, said her photo reminded her of how strong she was.

She said: 'So here's mine. It's huge, wonky and there's actually two running next to each other.

'It still tingles, has a beautiful floppy bit on top but it's warm and comforting for me. It's where my girls came from. One under general and one while awake.

Thisscottishmummy

Thisscottishmummy said she was proud to show off her scar as it brought her four babies safely into the world

'Both horrific, both I lost so much blood and both stuck on my body forever to remind me of how strong I am/we are.

'It's not pretty but its mine, part of my tapestry and I am growing tired of Instagram censoring things that are natural.'

Since posting the photograph, Mother Pukka's post has been flooded with comments praising her for her bravery.

Mothers were outraged by the removal of the image and said they had found it empowering and uplifting to see

Heidi Trask said: 'As a c-section mama, I found that post really uplifting and empowering in celebrating how our amazing bodies give life to our children.'

Mari Davies added: 'Your photo was inspiring, as they all are. Showing your battle scar is a homage to the wonderful humans you have produced.'

Instagram have been contacted for comment.