New Mom Competes in Miss Tennessee USA 2023 While Nursing Newborn

In October 2025, Christian Bevere, a 30-year-old new mom, competed in the Miss Tennessee USA 2023 pageant, just 7 months after giving birth to her son. Bevere was one of the first contestants with children to take advantage of a recent rule change by the Miss USA organization, which now allows married women and mothers to compete.

Bevere had long dreamed of participating in pageants, but had previously doubted her ability to do so. After becoming a mom in July 2022, Bevere had a revelation about the beauty and strength of women's bodies after pregnancy. When she learned of the rule change, she decided to take a chance and submitted an application for the Miss Tennessee USA competition.

Over the next 3 months, Bevere worked tirelessly to prepare, all while nursing her newborn and learning the ropes of parenthood. On pageant day, she navigated the glamorous chaos, pumping and nursing between events. Despite feeling some anxiety about her postpartum body, Bevere pushed past her self-doubt and gave it her all on stage.

Ultimately, Bevere exceeded her own expectations, placing as one of the top 15 contestants. She saw her achievement as a victory not just for herself, but for moms everywhere, redefining the notion of beauty and confidence after pregnancy. Bevere's inspiring story has made her a trailblazer, paving the way for other new mothers to pursue their pageant dreams.